.Lee esta historia en Espau00f1ol aquu00ed.Patricia Ortiz is actually proud to be a first-generation Salvadoran United States. Her mommy, birthed and lifted in El Salvador, related to the United States for a far better possibility even with certainly not understanding any person or even the English language.As a task supervisor for Area Jobs and also Collaborations at NASA's Armstrong Trip Research Center in Edwards, California, Ortiz manages numerous room and also flights projects for brand new modern technologies that begin coming from the onset to the implementation. This includes appointment along with partners, collaborating with management as well as handling the project for performance and purpose results.While reflecting on her adventure to NASA, Ortiz honors her mama for her resiliency as well as the impact she carried her. "My mama encountered a ton of challenge in coming to this country, but she related to this nation to ensure I could do this." This take on selection to transfer to an unknown spot was what opened the door for Ortiz to ultimately benefit NASA.Ortiz takes pleasure in keeping attached to her Salvadoran origins and also one technique she does this is with food items. Her beloved dish: the pupusa. "My mommy makes the best pupusas along with chicharru00f3n [pig], cheese, as well as curtido [cabbage slaw] It is actually so scrumptious!".NASA is celebrating Hispanic Culture Month by sharing the wealthy pasts, societies and also interests of staff members who contribute to developing the organization's objective as well as results for the advantage of all mankind. This month-long, annual party praises and also acknowledges the Hispanic and Latino Americans who have actually positively influenced and also enhanced our nation and also society.