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Portia S. Keyes is a Contracting Officer at NASA Johnson Space Center. Originally from the Netherlands, she received her B.A. in Economics from North Carolina State University and her M.B.A from the University of Houston.
As an international Contracting Officer supporting NASA’s International Space Station Program, Portia is responsible for developing, managing, and engaging strategic alliances and procurements with key foreign space agencies. Further, she oversees the development and adherence to requirements, provides high-quality procurement solutions, and solves unique acquisition issues.
A strong believer in the power of teamwork, Portia regularly collaborates with stakeholders to improve processes and create efficiencies. Her ability to apply innovative solutions to reduce costs, maximize competition, and improve small business utilization has earned her a NASA Space Flight Awareness Trailblazer Award and NASA Small Business Advocate Award.
When she is not working, you will find Portia exploring parks with her French Bulldog, practicing yoga, or serving her community through her involvement with the JSC Federal Credit Union and Fifth Ward GO Neighborhood.
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