Fig Factor Media in partnership with College Park Aviation Museum will present the fourth annual Latinas in Aviation Global Festival from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14 at the museum's location of 1985 Corporal Frank Scott Drive in College Park, Maryland.
CHICAGO, Aug. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Fig Factor Media in partnership with College Park Aviation Museum will present the fourth annual Latinas in Aviation Global Festival from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14 at the museum's location of 1985 Corporal Frank Scott Drive in College Park, Maryland.
Scheduled during the start of Hispanic Heritage Month, the family-friendly event will feature Latina pioneers and authors telling their personal stories to audiences. The cultural celebration will have demos, children's activities, community art, an author meet and greet session, giveaways, and a performance from Sol y Rumba Band and Sol y Mariachi. The event is free to the public.
Additionally, the festival will also launch "Latinas in Aviation Vol. IV" by Fig Factor Media. The series chronicles the journeys of resilient and remarkable women carving their niches in the aviation industry globally. This new book will feature 25 women who are pilots, aviation students, dispatchers, administrations, and many more who continue to inspire and encourage those who wish to enter this specific industry.
"Latinas in Aviation" creator Jacqueline S. Ruiz looks forward to showcasing and welcoming these women to the sisterhood of authors.
"This book series has given wings to these women to explore and embrace the endless possibilities that have positively infused their lives," said Ruiz. "Their stories give readers the 'fuel' to leave their fears behind, watch their lives take flight, and expand their horizons."
The authors in this volume are the following:
Monica Mieles Alvarez
María Ligia Sánchez Vega
Abigail Santos
Maria Jose Montero Cordero
Karina Ramirez
Zurisadai Quiñones Ramos
Daniela Raymundo Furphy
Ashley Rose Legrand
Silvana Barrera Vasquez
Hilda G. Cortes
Cynthia Salgado López
Adriana Ocampo Senior
Amanda Santos
Jordan Rebecca Diaz
Lourdes Tatiana Gonzalez
Misty Peña
Ayana Rice
Sonia F Quiñones Mendez
Angela Valladares
Martha Vera Araujo
Claudia Zapata-Cardone
Aranza Figueroa
Zaury Trinidad-Durden
Patricia Claudia Castellón Del Barco
Tania Helena
Helping Ruiz to get these annual fests off the ground College Park Aviation Museum Museum Director Nadine Boksmati-Fattouh, Ph.D.
"The growing popularity and awareness of the event is a testament to the impact of the initiative," she said. "Supporting our local community, empowering our youth and providing them with the needed support to find their path is one of the museum's strategic priorities. As our Latina family keeps growing every year, Latinas in Aviation Global Festival is bringing positive change to our local community."
Boksmati-Fattouh added that working with these Latina aviation trailblazers "is very humbling. Voicing those underrepresented communities and sharing their inspirational stories allows us to connect more deeply and meaningfully with our Hispanic community."
Ocampo Senior, one of the book's authors from Dallas, sees her involvement as "an incredible honor and profound milestone."
"The Latinas in Aviation Global Festival is important in the Hispanic community because it serves as a beacon of representation, inspiration, and empowerment," she said. "This event highlights the significant contributions of Latinas to the aviation industry, challenging stereotypes and breaking barriers. This celebration of achievement and resilience showcases role models who can inspire young Hispanics to pursue their dreams and aspirations, knowing that they too can excel in fields where they are underrepresented."
"Latinas in Aviation Vol. 4" is available on Amazon. More information about the "Latinas in Aviation" book series can be found on this link.
About Fig Factor Media:
Fig Factor Media Publishing is an international publishing company with a "beeping" heart. Fig Factor Media has helped many authors achieve and support their dream of impacting their communities in the United States, Mexico, and Europe. Fig Factor Media is the official publisher of Today's Inspired Latina. For information, visit http://www.figfactormedia.com.
About the College Park Aviation Museum:
College Park Aviation Museum is part of the College Park Aviation Campus and overlooks the active runway of the historic College Park Airport, the world's oldest continuously operating airport and the site of many significant aviation firsts. The museum is dedicated to the preservation, interpretation, and promotion of the aviation history and innovations at College Park Airport and in Prince George's County. Through enhancing our interpretation and representation, nurturing curiosity and learning, and fostering partnerships, we are committed to positively influencing the community we serve. The museum opened in 1998 and is a Smithsonian Affiliate.
For information, visit https://www.pgparks.com/facilities/college-park-aviation-museum.
Contact College Park Aviation Museum Director Nadine Boksmati-Fattouh at [email protected] or College Park Aviation Museum Public Program Manager John Mccaskill at [email protected].
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