.Lee esta historia en Espau00f1ol aquu00ed.Patricia Ortiz is actually happy to become a first-generation Salvadoran United States. Her mom, born as well as elevated in El Salvador, concerned the USA for a far better chance even with certainly not recognizing anybody or even the English foreign language.As a project manager for Room Tasks as well as Alliances at NASA's Armstrong Air travel in Edwards, California, Ortiz deals with numerous space and flyings projects for brand-new technologies that start from the onset to the implementation. This involves conference with companions, partnering with leadership and also taking care of the venture for functionality as well as purpose effectiveness.While reassessing her quest to NASA, Ortiz respects her mama for her resilience as well as the influence she had on her. "My mama faced a lot of problems in coming to this country, yet she came to this country so that I could do this." This brave selection to transfer to an unfamiliar spot was what opened the door for Ortiz to ultimately help NASA.Ortiz appreciates staying attached to her Salvadoran origins and also one method she performs this is by means of food. Her beloved dish: the pupusa. "My mama creates the greatest pupusas with chicharru00f3n [pig], cheese, and curtido [cabbage slaw] It is actually thus delicious!".NASA is commemorating Hispanic Culture Month by sharing the wealthy pasts, lifestyles and also interests of staff members who add to improving the company's mission and also excellence for the benefit of all humanity. This month-long, annual celebration honors and also recognizes the Hispanic and Latino Americans that have positively affected and also enriched our nation as well as culture.