Meet Regina Senegal, NASA's Quality Control Leader

Regina Senegal is a crucial figure in ensuring the safety and quality of NASA's space programs. As the acting chief of the Safety and Mission Assurance Directorate's (SMA) Quality and Flight Equipment Division, she oversees a team responsible for managing safety and quality for 13 high-profile customers, including the Orion and Gateway Programs, the Human Landing System, and the Extravehicular Activity and Human Surface Mobility Program.

Senegal's role is multifaceted, requiring her to collaborate with diverse organizations and personnel across the agency. Her teams work at various levels to implement agency, program, and center SMA requirements, in addition to assisting with monitoring Johnson's Quality Management System to identify concerns for SMA leadership. This involves working closely with program managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to ensure that safety and quality standards are met.

One of the key aspects of Senegal's job is to help write program requirements and establish assurance programs. This involves defining the safety and quality standards for each program and developing processes to ensure that these standards are met. Her teams also work to identify potential risks and develop strategies to mitigate them.

Senegal's experience and expertise have been invaluable to NASA's safety and quality management efforts. Her leadership has helped to foster a culture of safety and quality within the agency, and her teams have played a critical role in ensuring the success of numerous high-profile missions.

As the space agency continues to push the boundaries of space exploration, the importance of safety and quality management cannot be overstated. With Regina Senegal at the helm of the Quality and Flight Equipment Division, NASA can be confident that its safety and quality standards will continue to meet the highest expectations.

At the heart of Senegal's success is her ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders. Her teams work closely with program managers, engineers, and other personnel to ensure that safety and quality standards are met. This requires a deep understanding of the technical aspects of each program, as well as the ability to communicate complex information in a clear and concise manner.

Senegal's leadership style is characterized by her attention to detail, her commitment to excellence, and her ability to empower her teams to take ownership of their work. Her dedication to safety and quality management has earned her a reputation as a trusted and respected leader within the agency.

As NASA continues to evolve and grow, the role of safety and quality management will only become more critical. With Regina Senegal leading the charge, the agency can be confident that its safety and quality standards will remain at the forefront of its operations.

In an interview, Senegal noted that she is responsible for managing safety and quality teams for about 13 customers. Her teams work at several levels to implement agency, program, and center SMA requirements, in addition to assisting with monitoring Johnson's Quality Management System to identify concerns for SMA leadership.

Senegal's experience and expertise have been invaluable to NASA's safety and quality management efforts. Her leadership has helped to foster a culture of safety and quality within the agency, and her teams have played a critical role in ensuring the success of numerous high-profile missions.

As the space agency continues to push the boundaries of space exploration, the importance of safety and quality management cannot be overstated. With Regina Senegal at the helm of the Quality and Flight Equipment Division, NASA can be confident that its safety and quality standards will continue to meet the highest expectations.