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SUMMARY:Latino Legacy Foundation Storytellers Series
DESCRIPTION:The Latino Legacy Foundation\nStorytellers Series\n“Reach for the Stars!”\n\n\n\n\nEllen Ochoa\, Ph.D. \n\n\n\n\nFirst Latina Astronaut\nPresidential Medal of Freedom Honoree\nFestive Afternoon Welcome by\nMariachi Amapolas—All Female Musicians
URL:https://ellenochoa.com/event/latino-legacy-foundation-storytellers-series/
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SUMMARY:Alturas Institute Conversations with Exceptional Women
DESCRIPTION:Back by popular demand\, the Alturas Institute presents the 14th annual Conversations With Exceptional Women (In Person Only). The 2025 conference includes an extraordinary array of speakers from a multitude of industries\, including law\, film\, arts\, journalism\, academia\, government and business. \nThis year’s speakers include\, Dr. Fiona Hill\, internationally renowned best-selling author\, former national security adviser to the president\, and preeminent foreign affairs and national security expert; Dr. Ellen Ocho\, author\, recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom\, the first Latina astronaut to fly in space\, and the second woman to serve as NASA’s Director of the Johnson Space Center in Houston; Dr. Anna Malaika Tubbs\, twice a New York Times’ best-selling and award-winning author; Bridgett Hunnicutt\, award-winning film director; Marie Wetherell\, the Boise-born and raised lawyer-turned-film actor; Dr. Caroline Heldman\, national television commentator\, academic\, women’s rights leader\, award-winning academic and author; Dr. Caitlin Gustafson\, MD\, an OBGYN at St. Luke’s and President\, Idaho Coalition for Safe Healthcare Foundation\, Payton McGriff\, founder and CEO of Style Her Empowered (SHE)\, a 2024 CNN Hero and 2022 Idaho Woman of the Year; Karen Day\, war correspondent\, Emmy winning film director\, author\, publisher and founder of IdaHome Magazines\, and Lisa Morton\, former Dallas Cowboys cheerleader\, Idaho’s only fully certified STOTT PILATES instructor who travels internationally to educate new students to become Pilates instructors\, and a Maple Tree Cancer Alliance Certified Exercise Oncology Survivorship Trainer. \nDates and times: Wed. and Thu.\, Aug. 20 and 21\, 8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. \nLocation: Yanke building\, Room 207 \nCost: Early Bird Rate $165 (until July 18); $199 (July 19-August 1); $225 (if seats still available until August 15) \nTo register\, click here: Conversations With Exceptional Women
URL:https://ellenochoa.com/event/alturas-institute-conversations-with-exceptional-women-2/
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SUMMARY:Kennedy Under the Stars Astronaut Meet and Greet
DESCRIPTION:Kennedy Under the Stars returns on August 30\, 2025 at 6:30pm for a celestial after-hours experience at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex! We are turning back the clock 25 years for some Y2K nostalgia.   \nJoin us for:  \n\nGlow-in-the-Dark Retro Fun: Dance the night away at NASA Central’s techno glow party\, enjoy early 2000s hits at Gateway\, or pop by the Rocket Garden for dance-offs and cosmic prizes  \nStellar Costume Contest*: From aliens to astronauts\, it’s time to show off! \nCosmic Glow Mini Golf: Grab a putter and enter a glowing miniature world in the Rocket Garden  \nAstronaut Meet-and-Greets: Meet veteran NASA astronauts Ellen Ochoa and Mike Foreman and hear real stories from space \nStarry Night Learning: Explore the night sky with Florida Tech’s Ortega Observatory team and telescopes  \nSTEAM cart: Enjoy hands-on learning with our Gateway STEAM team  \nLive Performers: Enjoy street performers throughout the park  \nSpecial themed food and drinks: Including a specialty cocktail for adults \nTickets are $65 and include parking. Food\, beverages\, and retail will be available for purchase. Annual Pass holders enjoy a 30% discount on all food\, beverage\, and retail purchases at the Space Shop during the event. \nEVENT LINK
URL:https://ellenochoa.com/event/kennedy-under-the-stars-astronaut-meet-and-greet/
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SUMMARY:Honoree at Hispanic Star Gala
DESCRIPTION:A Night to Remember\n\n\nCipriani Wall Street\n55 Wall St\, New York\, NY 10005\n\n\n\nIn the framework of our 2025 Hispanic Star Week\, this Gala is an evening dedicated to elevating the Hispanic narrative\, celebrating Latinos as an incredible economic force\, and honoring those who have contributed the most to our community. \nIt’s time to raise awareness of The Hispanic Opportunity and support this resilient\, innovative\, hard-working\, and full-of-values group\, while we break through barriers and stereotypes to create a better future for all. \nTICKET LINK
URL:https://ellenochoa.com/event/honoree-at-hispanic-star-gala/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260520
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SUMMARY:Ellen Ochoa Middle School visit
DESCRIPTION:PASCO — Students at Dr. Ellen Ochoa Middle School in Pasco received an inspiring visit Wednesday from the retired astronaut whose name graces the front of their building. \nDr. Ochoa\, the first Latina woman in space\, spoke to students during the school’s Wednesday morning assembly about her journey to working for NASA and the importance of education and hard work. \n\n“I hope that makes it a little more real for them. At one point\, I was like them\, I was in middle school\, I was not sure what I was going to do\, but I worked hard and ended up setting high goals for myself\, and was able to have an amazing career\,” Dr. Ochoa said.
URL:https://ellenochoa.com/event/ellen-ochoa-middle-school-visit/
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SUMMARY:INSPIRE Event "From Earth to Orbit: A Conversation with Ellen Ochoa"
DESCRIPTION:Ever wonder what it’s like to orbit the earth? The Village Improvement Society is proud to present its inaugural Inspire event featuring Ellen Ochoa\, an engineer\, first Latina in space and former director of NASA’s Johnson Space Center. \nGet your tickets now for “From Earth to Orbit: A Conversation with Ellen Ochoa” and learn how the first Latina in space’s journey from Earth to orbit was shaped by curiosity\, resilience and a commitment to public service. \nThe VIS’ Inspire events are designed to bring people together from different backgrounds\, beliefs and perspectives to hear uplifting stories that will help shape their view of the world. \nDon’t miss this unique opportunity! “From Earth to Orbit: A Conversation with Ellen Ochoa” begins at 7:15 p.m. on Wednesday\, Sept. 16 at the College of Eastern Idaho’s new Future Tech Building. Doors open at 7:00 pm. \nIf you have a copy of any of Ochoa’s books\, bring them to the event and she’ll sign them afterward.
URL:https://ellenochoa.com/event/inspire-event-from-earth-to-orbit-a-conversation-with-ellen-ochoa/
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SUMMARY:Kalamazoo College and Air Zoo
DESCRIPTION:The evening event at the Air Zoo is FREE and open to the public\, but registration is required. Registration is officially open now! You can click the image below to register or scan the QR code on the flyer.
URL:https://ellenochoa.com/event/kalamazoo-college-and-air-zoo/
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SUMMARY:Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy Joni Sue Lane Lecture: Exploring Space: A Conversation with Astronaut Ellen Ochoa
DESCRIPTION:Women have long played a vital\, yet often underrecognized\, role in science. Despite meaningful progress\, gender disparities persist worldwide\, shaped by institutional barriers\, cultural expectations\, and unequal access to education\, research opportunities\, and leadership roles. \nAs part of the Joni Sue Lane Lecture Series\, this event will feature Ellen Ochoa\, a pioneering astronaut and engineer whose career reflects both the challenges and possibilities for women in science. Ochoa became the 11th director of NASA’s Johnson Space Center in 2013\, the first Hispanic and second woman to lead the center\, and flew four space shuttle missions as the first Hispanic woman in space. Drawing on her experience across research\, spaceflight\, and leadership\, Ochoa will reflect on the evolving role of women in science\, the barriers that remain\, and the importance of expanding access and representation for future generations. \nThe Joni Sue Lane Lecture Series aims to recognize and amplify the vital contributions of women in science\, technology\, engineering\, and mathematics. It’s named in honor of Joni Lane\, a talented systems programmer who worked at the Federal Aviation Agency and at Rice University in the early days of computing. The series\, funded by the Lane Family Endowment\, focuses on highlighting women in science and technology and issues they face. It is a part of the Baker Institute Civic Scientist Lecture Series\, which is sponsored by Virginia Clark with additional support from Benjamin and Winifer Cheng and Rice University’s George R. Brown School of Engineering and Wiess School of Natural Sciences. This event is a collaboration with Rice’s Space Institute. \nThis event is free and open to the public. \nFollow @BakerInstitute on X to join the conversation online with #BakerLive.
URL:https://ellenochoa.com/event/rice-universitys-baker-institute-for-public-policy-joni-sue-lane-lecture-exploring-space-a-conversation-with-astronaut-ellen-ochoa/
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