Hunter Goodenow is a Program and Budget Analyst for development projects and Communications Systems supporting Exploration Ground Systems (EGS). Hunter has been at Kennedy Space Center for 6 years, with a career spanning two programs and multiple analyst roles. Hunter has been involved in various Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), supporting Leadership, DEIA, Mentorships, and Outreach. He took an unusual path to his career at NASA, failing out of high school and getting his General Education Diploma (GED) in his mid-20’s. He graduated Cum Laude from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor of Science in Economics. He is openly and proudly neurodivergent and has a life goal to inspire others to challenge themselves and do great things.
When he isn’t working, he considers himself a home chef and has a passion for food, especially homemade pasta and breads. He also enjoys tabletop gaming, reading, and good movies. He is also a math tutor and would love to be a educator when he retires one day.