Nebraskan appointed to head of communications for NASA

Jen Rae Wang, former Deputy Chief of Staff and Communications Director for Congressman Don Bacon has been appointed to head communications for NASA.

In a statement released by NASA they stressed Wang's many years in organization at the highest levels of state and federal government.

“Her experience in government and journalism and enthusiasm for our work are going to be immensely useful in engaging wide audiences with the challenging missions of the future.”

Wang also served as Governor Dave Heineman’s Communications Director and spokesperson for eight years. At the end of his term, she was the longest serving Communications Director for a sitting U.S. Governor. She also was the Communications Director for the Lieutenant Governor and First Lady of Nebraska.

In response to the announcement Congressman Bacon issued a congratulations to his now former deputy chief of staff

" We are thrilled NASA made the announcement regarding Jen Rae and her appointment as Associate Administrator for the Office of Communications. This is a wonderful opportunity for her and NASA will certainly benefit from her expertise. While we do miss Jen Rae, we wish her the best and know she will represent our state well."