.Lee esta historia en Espau00f1ol aquu00ed.Patricia Ortiz is pleased to become a first-generation Salvadoran American. Her mother, born and also elevated in El Salvador, concerned the United States for a better option regardless of certainly not understanding any person or the English foreign language.As a task supervisor for Area Projects and Relationships at NASA's Armstrong Tour in Edwards, The golden state, Ortiz manages several space and also air transportations tasks for brand-new innovations that start from the early stages to the implementation. This includes appointment with companions, partnering with leadership and also taking care of the job for functionality and mission effectiveness.While reviewing her experience to NASA, Ortiz honors her mother for her resiliency and also the impact she had on her. "My mom dealt with a considerable amount of challenge in coming to this nation, yet she related to this nation in order that I can perform this." This endure selection to transfer to an unfamiliar spot was what unlocked for Ortiz to ultimately benefit NASA.Ortiz appreciates staying connected to her Salvadoran roots and also one way she does this is by means of food. Her favorite dish: the pupusa. "My mommy makes the best pupusas with chicharru00f3n [pig], cheese, and also curtido [cabbage slaw] It's therefore scrumptious!".NASA is commemorating Hispanic Heritage Month through discussing the wealthy pasts, lifestyles and interests of employees who contribute to developing the organization's objective as well as results for the benefit of all humanity. This month-long, yearly party honors and recognizes the Hispanic as well as Latino Americans who have efficiently affected and improved our country and culture.