MamásLatinas had the opportunity to sit down with Ellen Ochoa, a former astronaut and the first Hispanic woman ever to go to space, to discuss her heritage, Latino representation, making history, and her mission to inspire Latinx students —especially young girls— to pursue studies in STEM fields.
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From her massive achievements to her utter poise and dedication to making the sciences accessible and attainable for children from all backgrounds, we couldn't help but to be totally impressed by this history-making Latina. Here are the most meaningful and inspiring things she had to say.