.Lee esta historia en Espau00f1ol aquu00ed.Patricia Ortiz is pleased to become a first-generation Salvadoran American. Her mommy, birthed and raised in El Salvador, pertained to the United States for a much better opportunity despite not recognizing anyone or the English foreign language.As a venture supervisor for Area Projects as well as Alliances at NASA's Armstrong Tour Research Center in Edwards, The golden state, Ortiz takes care of numerous space and flyings jobs for new innovations that begin from the beginning to the execution. This involves meeting with companions, teaming up with leadership and also managing the task for performance and goal effectiveness.While reviewing her journey to NASA, Ortiz respects her mama for her resilience as well as the influence she carried her. "My mommy dealt with a great deal of hardship in involving this country, however she involved this nation so that I can do this." This brave choice to transfer to an unusual spot was what opened the door for Ortiz to at some point benefit NASA.Ortiz appreciates staying connected to her Salvadoran roots as well as one method she performs this is actually with food. Her preferred meal: the pupusa. "My mom makes the best pupusas with chicharru00f3n [pig], cheese, as well as curtido [broccoli slaw] It's thus tasty!".NASA is actually commemorating Hispanic Heritage Month through sharing the wealthy backgrounds, societies and also interests of workers that help in advancing the organization's goal as well as results for the benefit of all humankind. This month-long, annual event honors and honors the Hispanic and also Latino Americans who have actually efficiently determined as well as improved our country and community.