.Lee esta historia en Espau00f1ol aquu00ed.Patricia Ortiz is actually honored to become a first-generation Salvadoran American. Her mama, born and also elevated in El Salvador, came to the United States for a much better option despite not recognizing anybody or even the English language.As a venture manager for Space Tasks and also Relationships at NASA's Armstrong Tour Proving ground in Edwards, The golden state, Ortiz manages a variety of area as well as flights projects for brand new modern technologies that start from the beginning to the completion. This includes appointment along with partners, partnering with management and also taking care of the venture for functionality and mission effectiveness.While reassessing her experience to NASA, Ortiz tributes her mama for her resiliency and also the impact she had on her. "My mama dealt with a ton of hardship in concerning this country, however she related to this country in order that I could possibly perform this." This brave decision to relocate to an unusual place was what unlocked for Ortiz to at some point benefit NASA.Ortiz takes pleasure in keeping hooked up to her Salvadoran roots and one means she does this is by means of food items. Her preferred dish: the pupusa. "My mom makes the very best pupusas with chicharru00f3n [pig], cheese, and also curtido [cabbage slaw] It's so delectable!".NASA is commemorating Hispanic Culture Month through sharing the abundant past histories, societies as well as passions of employees who result in developing the agency's purpose as well as excellence for the perk of all humanity. This month-long, yearly event honors as well as acknowledges the Hispanic as well as Latino Americans that have efficiently determined and enriched our nation and also society.