Amy Ross

Amy Ross is a distinguished aerospace engineer and the Space Suit Pressure Garment Technical Discipline Lead at the Johnson Space Center. With over two decades at NASA, Amy has held key roles, including Assistant Chief Engineer for the International Space Station Program and lead on the Exploration Extra-vehicular Mobility Unit (xEMU) Pressure Garment Subsystem. Her educational background includes a Master's degree in Space Studies from the University of North Dakota and a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University. Amy's impressive career encompasses managing critical aerospace projects, such as Shuttle space suit gloves and launch and entry suit gloves, and diverse experiences, from SCUBA diving in the Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory to simulated lunar gravity testing. Beyond her work, she is passionate about animal rescue, dog agility, reading, hiking, backpacking, and travel. Amy Ross is a true pioneer in aerospace engineering, combining technical expertise with a commitment to space exploration and personal adventure.