Ellen Ochoa, the first Latina astronaut and former director of NASA’s Johnson Space Center, has joined the board of directors at NVIDIA. NVIDIA’s founder and CEO, Jensen Huang, praised Ochoa as a “trailblazer and leader” whose experience will enhance the company’s mission to push the boundaries of computing and AI.

Ochoa, 66, holds a Master’s and Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Stanford University, as well as a Bachelor’s in Physics from San Diego State University, adding a robust academic and professional background to NVIDIA’s board.

Alongside her new role, she also serves on the boards of Mutual of America Financial Group, where she is active in marketing, product, and nominations committees, and Service Corporation International, where she chairs the compensation committee.

Ochoa’s addition brings NVIDIA’s board to 13 members, further bolstering its governance as the company continues to lead in technological innovation.