Who is Neela Rajendra? Indian-origin DEI chief official fired by NASA following Donald Trump’s executive order
Under President Trump's executive order, NASA's diversity programs faced significant changes, leading to the shutdown of its independent diversity department. Neela Rajendra, the highest-ranking DEI official, was eventually terminated despite efforts to retain her in a redesigned role. Her departure signifies a major shift away from diversity initiatives at the agency, impacting programs aimed at enhancing women's and minority representation.
Under President Trump's executive order, NASA's diversity programs faced significant changes, leading to the shutdown of its independent diversity department. Neela Rajendra, the highest-ranking DEI official, was eventually terminated despite efforts to retain her in a redesigned role. Her departure signifies a major shift away from diversity initiatives at the agency, impacting programs aimed at enhancing women's and minority representation.
