Spaceport African American Trailblazers and Pioneers: Heroes Among Us

An inspiring Black History Month event honoring the achievements and leadership of African Americans in the space industry. 🌟 Hear from a distinguished panel of Space Coast pioneers as they share personal stories, career journeys, and keys to success. 🚀 Welcome Remarks – Mr. Winston Scott, EFSC Board of Trustees Member and former NASA astronaut Host, Mr. Art Edwards - First Black Apollo Engineer and the First Black Lockheed Shuttle Program Engineering Director Moderator, Dr. Michael Cadore, Executive Director, Community Engagement 🚀 Space Pioneer Panelists: Jacquelyn Jenkins – First Black Female Firefighter at Cocoa Fire Department and Kennedy Space Center Fire Department; promoted to KSC Fire Captain Jay Diggs – NASA/KSC EEO Director Nap Carrol – First Black NASA KSC Chief Financial Officer James (Tank) Williams – Director of Refurbishment Operations, United Technologies, NASA Space Shuttle Program & Author Alberta Wilson – HR Specialist & Ethics Officer; four‑term EFSC Board of Trustees Member; retired Boeing Ethics Adviser; appointed by Governors Lawton Chiles and Jeb Bush to multiple education boards