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Linda Herridge

Title:  Writer, External Affairs Support
E-Mail:  linda.herridge@jbosc.ksc.nasa.gov

 

Biographical Summary

About Launch Guest Briefings

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  • Graduated from Wayne State University, Detroit, MI in 1980 with a B.A. in Journalism (Advertising/Public Relations Sequence).
  • During a 20+ career in communications, worked as a writer for local weekly Detroit suburban newspaper, writer and assistant media buyer for Ruben Advertising Agency, Southfield, MI., contract coordinator and writer for Bozell Worldwide, Southfield, MI., copywriter and promotions coordinator for Brevard Radio Group, Melbourne, FL., and now a public affairs support writer. 
  • Recipient of four local Silver American Advertising Federation (ADDY) local awards and a 4th District Silver ADDY award for local radio spots. 
  • Chapter Editor/Desktop Publisher of a local monthly church newsletter. 
  • Board member of Florida Public Relations Association (FPRA) and Board Member and Publicity Chairperson for the Space Coast Advertising Federation (SCAF). 
  • Married for nearly 14 years. 
  • Hobbies include reading and collecting teddy bears.

  Biography last updated - May 2001

 

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Involvement in pre-launch briefings can take one of three forms -- either as the master of ceremonies, a presenter or a scriptwriter.  The briefing is composed of two twenty minute presentations -- one that focuses on KSC as a wildlife refuge and also provides an overview of Shuttle processing, followed by a second presentation that highlights projected mission, science and crew activities.

Involvement In Past Launch  Briefings

Shuttle Mission
Master of Ceremonies
Shuttle Processing Crew/ Mission Science Script Writer
STS-100,
Apr 2001
      X
STS-105,
Aug 2001
       X
STS-109, Mar 2002       X
STS-110, Apr 2002        X
STS-111, Jun 2002        X
STS-112, Oct 2002       X
STS-113, Nov 2002       X

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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