{"id":718,"date":"2024-05-24T02:16:56","date_gmt":"2024-05-24T02:16:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gaviaspreview.com\/wp\/wellearn\/?page_id=16"},"modified":"2026-06-27T04:27:17","modified_gmt":"2026-06-27T04:27:17","slug":"conocenos","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/kidsneedspace.com\/en\/conocenos\/","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Meet Patty Ortiz<\/span><\/div> \r\n \r\n

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Hello! I am Patty, an aerospace engineer, a professional with an extensive track record at NASA and in the aerospace industry, and the founder of Kids Need Space.
\nFor more than 22 years, I have worked at the frontier of what is possible. I have participated in the design and testing of spacecraft and aircraft that have pushed the limits of speed, innovation, and exploration. I have been part of teams where the decisions we made contributed directly to shaping the future of space and aeronautical research.
\nAs the space economy continues to grow, I was concerned about those children who might never have the opportunity to fall in love with science. I founded Kids Need Space because I know the impact a single spark of inspiration can have. I lived it in my own story: the moment someone made me feel that engineering was not only possible for me, but that it was a path where I belonged. That moment changed my life forever.
\nKids Need Space brings hands-on STEM experiences, rover kits, and real engineering concepts directly to children, especially to those who have never been told that space is theirs to explore too. Because the truth is that it is.
\nSpace belongs to everyone. And the next generation of scientists, engineers, and innovators is already out there. They just need the right tools, the necessary support, and someone who believes in them first.
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Mars Frontier Space Camp<\/span><\/h4>
The first aerospace camp in the country for youth. A great interactive adventure with space simulation challenges.<\/div>
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STEM Inspiration Tour<\/span><\/h4>
We visit multiple educational centers to motivate new generations to lead the technological future.<\/div>
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Carey Mission<\/span><\/h4>
Specialized mentorship focused on the design and construction of the first satellite in the history of El Salvador.<\/div>
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InspiraSTEM Project<\/span><\/h4>
Advanced research in engineering and lunar habitat development through high-level hands-on workshops.<\/div>
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\r\n Why inspire new generations?<\/span>\r\n <\/h2>\r\n \r\n
We firmly believe that the future of El Salvador is in the classrooms. We connect the curiosity of youth with the experience of real scientists, opening doors to global opportunities in STEM and aerospace fields.<\/div>\r\n \r\n \r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Jessica Brown<\/div>\r\n
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