Abigail McNally

Season 17 • Episode 7

Meet Our People – The Enduring Spirit of the Chickasaw Nation

"When I look up at the stars, I see a world we know virtually nothing about. I see opportunity not only for myself to grow, but I see opportunity for the world to grow."

And with those inspirational words we introduce aerospace specialist Abigail McNally. Early in life, Abby knew she wanted to be an engineer, and through a Chickasaw-provided internship at the National Transportation Safety Board, she was on her way. After graduating from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, she took a job offer from Northrop Grumman, where her career has taken flight. And where her proud Chickasaw heritage is on full display.

"When I was going through space camp, I remember this picture of John Herrington, the first Native American in space. That's who I wanted to be. And I think it's part of my story to be able to not only educate people about the Chickasaw culture, but to inspire younger Abbys to reach their dreams."

Abigail McNally

EPISODES

John Herrington

Dr. Judy Goforth Parker

Linda Briggs

Neal McCaleb

Mike Larsen

Dr. Jonathan Trent

Brian Campbell

Tom Love

Linda English Weeks

Dr. Debra Vaughn

William Paul

Jay Keel

Jerod Tate

Dr. Tina Cooper

Mike Weatherford

Mason Cole

Dr. Glen Johnson

Jennifer Barnes

Eric Henson

JudyLee Oliva

Kaylea Arnett

Jeannie Barbour

Margaret Roach Wheeler

Shay Buchanan

Dr. Suzanne Van Cooten

Melissa Tartsah Morgan and Vicky Gold

Matthew Neumeyer

Mike Larsen: Chickasaw Elders Series

Dr. Teresa Shavney

Beaulah Shavney

Courtney Parchcorn

Wyas Parker

Dr. Amanda Cobb-Greetham

John Herrington: Chickasaw Determination

Jerod Tate: Chickasaw Classical Music

T.W. Shannon

Daniel Worcester

Kristen Dorsey

Gary Sandefur

Brent Greenwood

Jay and Mike Mitchell

Maya Stewart

Jeremy Wallace

Michael & Tim Cornelius

Dawn Welch

Kristina Kirtley

Joshua Hinson

Rebecca Hatcher Travis

Thelma Chincie Ross

Jeff Carpenter

Chris Anoatubby

Chris Carpenter

Towana Spivey

Tessa Stamile

Harris Penner

Jud Little

Chad Burris

Dr. Traci Morris

Beth Perkins

Chickasaw Youth: Canoe-Kayak Team

Joshua Tingle

Paul C. Moore

Brenda Kingery

Dustin Mater

Brad Scott

Ellen Brooker

Steffani Cochran

Heather Ahtone

Louden Johnson

Zach Garcia

Ryanne Jordan

Benjamin Espinosa

Ezekiel Walker

Nathaniel Thomas

Dallas Sealey

Hailey Nutt

Steve Paniagua

Gerald Brisco