.Lee esta historia en Espau00f1ol aquu00ed.Patricia Ortiz is actually happy to be a first-generation Salvadoran American. Her mother, born and elevated in El Salvador, related to the USA for a far better chance even with certainly not knowing anyone or the English foreign language.As a project supervisor for Space Jobs and Alliances at NASA's Armstrong Tour in Edwards, The golden state, Ortiz deals with different space and air transportations projects for new modern technologies that begin from the onset to the implementation. This entails conference along with companions, partnering with leadership and handling the job for efficiency and also mission results.While assessing her experience to NASA, Ortiz tributes her mama for her resiliency and also the impact she had on her. "My mama faced a great deal of challenge in pertaining to this country, but she concerned this nation to make sure that I can perform this." This brave selection to move to an unfamiliar location was what unlocked for Ortiz to at some point benefit NASA.Ortiz enjoys staying connected to her Salvadoran roots as well as one technique she does this is actually through meals. Her favorite food: the pupusa. "My mother creates the greatest pupusas with chicharru00f3n [pork], cheese, and also curtido [cabbage slaw] It's thus great tasting!".NASA is commemorating Hispanic Culture Month by sharing the rich records, societies and interests of staff members who help in improving the firm's purpose and also excellence for the advantage of all mankind. This month-long, yearly celebration honors as well as recognizes the Hispanic and also Latino Americans that have actually favorably affected as well as enriched our country and community.