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Charles Parish Chapter, NSDAR

Poquoson, Virginia

Our Organizing Regent

Kitty O'Brien Joyner

In 1939, Kitty Joyner was hired by NASA as the first female engineer. The honor came shortly after she became the first woman to graduate from the University of Virginia’s engineering program. Mrs. Joyner worked for the organization for decades, eventually being promoted to the title of Branch Head of the Office of Engineering and Technical Services. 

Kitty Joyner, electrical engineer, at Langley April 7, 1952. Photo ID: GPN-2000-001933.
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