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Gregory L. Robinson oversaw the completion and launch of NASA’s transformational James Webb Space Telescope.

Manassas

The first Black woman to earn a dental degree from Virginia Commonwealth University, Dr. Erma L. Freeman strives to increase diversity in the dental profession.

Mecklenburg County

Dr. Christyl C. Johnson charts future missions at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center while also advocating opportunities for women in science and technology.

Prince William County

A dedicated physician, businesswoman, and community health advocate, Dr. Lerla G. Joseph provides high-quality, value-based health care to underserved populations in central Virginia.

Richmond

Research scientist, mentor, and STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) champion Joycelyn Harrison is an award-winning chemical engineer and prolific inventor.

Hampton

A pioneer in mathematics, Gladys B. West was an instrumental hidden figure in the development of the modern Global Positioning System.

King George County

A pioneer in the field of reproductive endocrinology, Georgeanna Seegar Jones helped lead pathbreaking research into fertility treatments for women.

Norfolk

A native of El Salvador,Jose Francisco Garciais currently a graduate student at Virginia Tech's Eastern Shore Agricultural Research and Extension Center.

Eastern Shore

A native of the Philippines, Dr. Juan Montero is the founder of the Chesapeake Care Free Clinic and Montero Medical Missions.

Chesapeake

The first African American to earn a nursing degree from the University of Virginia, Mavis Claytor–Ford focused on geriatric care during her 30-year career at the Salem Veterans Affairs Medical Center.

Salem