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<\/a><\/figure>Before stepping into her acting role, Ramji served as the lead public affairs officer for Moon to Mars activities at NASA\u2019s Johnson Space Center in Houston. She spearheaded communication strategies for the Commercial Lunar Payload Services initiative, which works with private companies to deliver science and technology payloads to the lunar surface. She has also provided live commentary for International Space Station operations to learn and prepare for Artemis missions. <\/p>\n
Ramji played a pivotal role in communicating NASA\u2019s involvement in two major lunar missions in 2025 including Firefly Aerospace\u2019s Blue Ghost Mission 1 which successfully delivered 10 NASA payloads to the Moon\u2019s Mare Crisium on March 2. Ramji served as the live mission commentator, helping audiences around the world follow the historic moment\u2014from lunar orbit insertion to touchdown. She also led communications for Intuitive Machines\u2019 IM-2 mission, which landed near the Moon\u2019s South Pole on March 6, marking the southernmost lunar landing ever achieved. <\/p>\n
<\/a><\/figure>Early in her NASA career, she led agencywide STEM communications, shaping how NASA connects with students and educators. As a lead strategist, she developed messaging that made science and technology more accessible to younger audiences\u2014helping inspire the Artemis Generation. <\/p>\n
\u201cBeing one of the storytellers behind humanity\u2019s return to the Moon is something I take pride in,\u201d she said. \u201cPeople don\u2019t realize what exploring our solar system has done for us here on Earth. Going to the Moon and onto Mars will bring that message home.\u201d <\/p>\n
<\/a><\/figure>Ramji communicates not just the science of space, but its greater significance. \u201cHow can we be thoughtful in our communications?\u201d is a question that drives her approach. Whether guiding a live broadcast or developing messaging about lunar science, she is constantly evaluating, executing, and refining NASA\u2019s voice. <\/p>\n
She also understands the importance of commercial partnerships in expanding human presence in space. \u201cIt\u2019s exciting to see how many different people and organizations come together to make this a reality,\u201d she said. \u201cBy creating a larger space economy, we\u2019re able to do things faster and cheaper and still accomplish the same goals to make sure we\u2019re all successful.\u201d <\/p>\n
<\/a><\/figure>In Aug. 2023, Ramji delivered a TEDx Talk, \u201cStorytelling from Space\u201d in Sugar Land, Texas, where she emphasized the power of narrative to inspire and unite humanity in the quest to explore the universe. Drawing from her NASA experience, she illustrated how communication bridges the gap between complex science and public engagement. <\/p>\n
She credits her mentors and colleagues for supporting her growth. \u201cI have great mentors and people I can lean on if I need help,\u201d she said. \u201cIt\u2019s something I didn\u2019t realize I had until I came to NASA.\u201d <\/p>\n
Ramji believes stepping outside your comfort zone is essential. \u201cDiscomfort brings new learning, understanding, and opportunities, so I like being uncomfortable at times,\u201d she said. \u201cI\u2019m open and receptive to feedback. Constructive criticism has helped me grow and evolve\u2014and better understand NASA\u2019s mission.\u201d <\/p>\n
For her, balance means creating intentional space for reflection, growth, and meaningful connection. <\/p>\n
<\/a><\/figure>Before joining NASA, Ramji had already built an international career rooted in service. She worked at the Aga Khan Foundation in Canada, a nonprofit organization focused on addressing challenges in underdeveloped communities through education and healthcare. <\/p>\n
She led visitor programs, workshops and more than 250 events\u2014often for diplomats and global leaders\u2014to promote \u201cquiet diplomacy\u201d and dialogue. <\/p>\n
\u201cTransparency, quality, fairness and diversity of perspective are all important to me,\u201d she said. \u201cPeople come from different experiences that broaden our understanding.\u201d <\/p>\n
Ramji later moved to East Africa as the foundation\u2019s sole communications representative across Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. There, she trained more than 300 staff and built a communications strategy to help local teams share stories of impact\u2014both successes and challenges\u2014with honesty and empathy. <\/p>\n
Her work left a lasting mark on the communities she served and underscored the power of communication to drive positive change. <\/p>\n