{"id":36190,"date":"2026-08-10T00:44:33","date_gmt":"2026-08-10T00:44:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stateaviationjournal.com\/?p=36190"},"modified":"2026-08-10T00:44:34","modified_gmt":"2026-08-10T00:44:34","slug":"college-park-aviation-museum-and-fig-factor-media-to-host-sixth-annual-latinas-in-aviation-global-festival-sept-26","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stateaviationjournal.com\/index.php\/state-news\/maryland\/college-park-aviation-museum-and-fig-factor-media-to-host-sixth-annual-latinas-in-aviation-global-festival-sept-26\/%20","title":{"rendered":"College Park Aviation Museum and Fig Factor Media to Host Sixth Annual Latinas in Aviation Global Festival Sept. 26"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Fig Factor Media, in partnership with the College Park Aviation Museum<\/a>, presents the Sixth Annual Latinas in Aviation<\/a> Global Festival Saturday, Sept. 26, at the museum in College Park, Maryland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Held during Hispanic Heritage Month and free to the public, this family-friendly event recognizes the important contributions Latinas have made to aviation in a variety of career paths, including commercial pilots, students, dispatchers, administrators, engineers and air traffic controllers, who share their personal journeys through the “Latinas in Aviation” book series. The festival will feature a fly-in (weather permitting), meet-and-greet, bilingual activities, live music, and food.<\/p>\n\n\n

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“Six years ago, we began the dream of highlighting Latina contributions to this industry and it continues to grow in interest today thanks to our authors and the partnership with College Park Aviation Museum,” said Jacqueline S. Ruiz, CEO of Fig Factor Media. “With this event, we are proud to share new stories every year and hope they become positive examples of perseverance.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This year’s festival also includes several new activities designed to engage young attendees including “Flight Plan For My Future,” an essay contest designed to engage Prince George’s County students grades 6 to 12. Contest winners will be recognized at the festival.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, the College Park Aviation Museum will launch its first children’s book “Sofia and Aero’s Amazing Adventures at the College Park Aviation Museum<\/a>.” The bilingual book introduces young readers to Sofia and her furry companion, Aero, as they explore the history of College Park Airport from its founding in 1909 to the present day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The festival will also celebrate the launch of “Latinas in Aviation Vol. VI,” published by Fig Factor Media. Each volume invites readers to learn the personal journeys of new writers who describe their paths to successful careers in this field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 26 authors featured in this volume are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dalissa Acevedo<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eileen M. Velez-Vega<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Evelyn D. Ronceros<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fabiola Sanchez<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Heather Valdivia<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jenifer Castillo<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kelianette Casiano Diaz<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lucia Tran<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Luisa Signorini Straceri<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mariana Conti Tarifa<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Marisol C\u00e1rcamo Guill\u00e9n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Naomi Rodriguez Otero<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nathali Hersame Mendez<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nathalie Pereira<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nazareth Villarreal<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paola Mendonca Sisconetto<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Raquel Alaniz-Carmichael<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sade Ochoa Hernandez<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Silvana Gomez<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thays A. Barreto<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Valentina Abbott V\u00e1squez<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wilmar A. G\u00e1lvez Alfonso<\/p>\n\n\n\n

X\u00f3chitl Ramos Cordova<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yessica Y. Camu\u00f1as Elizondo<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Zena Mei Race<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sofia Sanchez Lopez<\/p>\n\n\n\n

College Park Aviation Museum Director Nadine Boksmati-Fattouh, Ph.D., said the museum is honored to host the festival again, calling it a “cherished community event.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Latinas in Aviation Global Festival provides a space for the community to come together to celebrate Latina trailblazers who are shaping the future of the aviation and aerospace industries and inspire others by their accomplishments,” she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Latinas in Aviation Vol. VI” and “Sofia and Aero’s Amazing Adventures at the College Park Aviation Museum” will be available on Amazon and at the College Park Aviation Museum gift shop on Sept. 26. More information about the “Latinas in Aviation” book series is available at this link.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This program is partly supported by the Field of Firsts Foundation, Inc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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