Georgetown Graduate Studies

Behind the landmark return of the Artemis II mission this spring — an event watched by 56 million people worldwide — stood a communications strategy crafted by Kristi Johnson (G'25).

A Navy public affairs officer, Johnson coordinated every press conference, arranged every photo and video shoot and led a communications team prepared to respond to every contingency as the Orion capsule splashed down. The skills she learned at Georgetown, through Georgetown University School of Continuing Studies' master's in public relations and corporate communications program, prepared her for the out-of-this-world feat.

"And I think we kind of nailed it," Johnson said.

Learn how it all came together: https://bit.ly/4nN6ySk