.Lee esta historia en Espau00f1ol aquu00ed.Patricia Ortiz is actually happy to be a first-generation Salvadoran United States. Her mommy, birthed and also elevated in El Salvador, came to the United States for a much better opportunity in spite of not knowing anybody or even the English foreign language.As a project manager for Space Projects as well as Collaborations at NASA's Armstrong Trip Research Center in Edwards, The golden state, Ortiz handles numerous area and also aeronautics ventures for brand-new modern technologies that begin from the early stages to the implementation. This entails meeting along with partners, teaming up with leadership and handling the project for functionality and goal excellence.While reflecting on her quest to NASA, Ortiz tributes her mother for her resilience as well as the influence she had on her. "My mommy dealt with a considerable amount of difficulty in involving this country, yet she pertained to this country to make sure that I could possibly do this." This endure decision to transfer to an unfamiliar area was what opened the door for Ortiz to at some point work for NASA.Ortiz takes pleasure in staying connected to her Salvadoran roots and also one method she performs this is through food. Her preferred meal: the pupusa. "My mom makes the greatest pupusas with chicharru00f3n [pig], cheese, and also curtido [broccoli slaw] It is actually thus scrumptious!".NASA is actually commemorating Hispanic Culture Month through sharing the abundant records, societies as well as interests of workers that contribute to developing the organization's goal and success for the benefit of all humankind. This month-long, annual party honors as well as recognizes the Hispanic as well as Latino Americans that have actually positively affected as well as enhanced our nation and also society.