HBCU Alumnus Named Director of Human Capital at NASA

Larry K. Mack, an Alabama State University alumnus, has been appointed as the director of human capital with the Office of the Chief Human Capital Officer at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, and Mississippi’s Stennis Space Center and its Shared Services Center.

Larry K. Mack

Mack earned his bachelor’s degree in political science from ASU in 1993 and holds a master’s in human resources development from Bowie State University. He remains deeply connected to his alma mater as the president of ASU’s National Alumni Association Rocket City Chapter in Huntsville. Mack attributes much of his success to the foundation laid at Alabama State.

Launching From ASU

“Attending and being a graduate of The Alabama State University has been integral in my life,” said Mack. “ASU has contributed to every positive aspect of my life, both workwise and personally. My employment over my lifetime is due to Alabama State. Personally, I met my wife, Tamara, on campus as we both attended the University. My son is a graduate, and my daughter will soon be a member of the Hornet Nation family. We are all ASU black and gold, through and through.”

Mack has garnered numerous accolades, including NASA’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Medal, the Federal Asian Pacific American Council’s Outstanding Individual Award, and NASA’s Silver Achievement Medal. His previous roles include positions at the U.S. Office of Personnel Management and the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission, where he held various leadership roles.

In his new capacity at NASA, Mack will oversee strategic workforce planning, talent acquisition, training, and development while advising executives on human resources. Mack is determined to bolster NASA’s initiatives in human space exploration by fostering positive working relationships within the agency and enhancing the overall employee experience. 

“It’s critical to understand the importance of relationships and the impact they may have on your life, as a prior professional relationship led me to NASA and Marshall Space Flight Center,” Mack explained. “Your ability to network truly can impact your net worth.”

As he steps into this pivotal role, Mack is focused on recruiting, developing, and empowering current and future NASA employees to support the agency’s ambitious missions. “This is a very special moment in time and in serving people. I help play a role in contributing to our overall success,” he said.

This article sources information from Alabama State University.