Meet Tammie Letroise-Brown - Public Relations Specialist for DB Consulting at NASA Johnson Space Center



Photo Credit: Pretty.Little.Things Photography

I met Tammie in October 2010 on a work trip down in Edinburg, TX. Her friend and my friend made plans for us to all of us to have dinner at a near by Olive Garden. From the first time we met, we clicked and became instant friends. Tammie and I have a lot in common, and I am extremely grateful for a friend like her in my life. She was instrumental in helping me start my business. We share a desire to do what we love and to have it all, both a career and a family. Tammie has a full time job, but her passion is photography, which she is very good at. She is very creative and has a great eye, taking beautiful pictures that truly capture a moment. Check out her Facebook fan page to see her work and hopefully request her for your next photo op moments - http://www.facebook.com/pltphoto.


1. Name – Tammie Letroise-Brown

2. City and State – Texas City, TX

3. What is your educational background? (Include colleges/universities and degrees attained) 
I have B.A. in communications from the University of Houston-Clear Lake.

4. What types of courses does your degree require? (If no degree, put "N/A" or list certificates)
Lots of English, public speaking, psychology (believe it or not), and strategic planning.

5. What were the most challenging classes you took and how did you overcome those challenges? (If no degree, put "N/A" or list certificate classes taken)
Math classes – I get really challenged when it comes to Math. It’s probably one of the things I struggle the most with.

6. Did you complete any internships/co-ops during school? If so, where did you intern or co-op? (If you didn’t complete any, put “NA”)
 I actually was quite a rebel and went out and found my own internship. I didn’t want the normal communications internship experience, because I didn’t want the traditional communications job. (Or at least that’s what 22 year old Tammie thought.) So I did research and found a local record company that would provide the type of internship experience I was looking for. I think it was a smart move and I don’t regret it.

7. What company do you currently work for? DB Consulting at NASA Johnson Space Center

8. What is your job title? Public Relations Specialist

Photo Credit: Tammie Letroise-Brown

9. What are your day to day tasks?
The creation of press releases; the execution of large scale communications campaigns; event planning and whatever else the day calls me to do.

10. Do you work independently or in a team environment? Which do you prefer?
I work in a team environment – I can work either independently or with others. I’m chatty though and I think it’s good to share work related success and challenges with your colleagues. So I guess team work is more of my preference.

11. What type of skill sets are needed for this job?
Strong communications skills; patience; organizational skills and you have to be a team player.

12. Did you have a mentor? If so, what was the most important lesson he/she taught you?
I didn’t have an official mentor – but I do have people I admired and respected and that made them a mentor to me. Some of the most important lessons I learned was to be confident, to stand up for myself and to always be true to who I am.

13. What do you believe to be your greatest strength?
My adaptability. I can deal with change very well and in the work place that can be very helpful.

14. What do you believe to be your greatest weakness?
Patience. I don’t like things that take a terribly long time. I also get bored when I’m not challenged.

15. What are some of your accomplishments? What accomplishment are you the most proud of?
One of my best accomplishments was working at Reliant Energy for one of the best PR people in Houston, Pat Hammond. The accomplishment I’m most proud of is starting my own business and marrying my husband.

16. What are your hobbies? What do you do for fun?
I bake and I love photography.  For fun, I love spending time with my family and my friends.

17. What did you want to be when you were a child?
A Nurse – Crazy!

18. If you could switch professions with someone else for a day, what would it be and why?
I don’t know – I don’t really want to switch. J

19. What advice would you give girls wanting to go into your field?
Find someone you admire and listen to their advice and their wisdom. And, when you begin to reach your goals – be sure to give back to others. That’s all a part of the journey.

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