08/22/2022
Congratulations to our client, Olga Custodio. She is being honored by the Hispanic Heritage foundation for her trailblazing career in military and commercial aviation, and her work as a STEM advocate.
“Olga Custodio now joins the ranks of previous HHA winners across the last 35 years, that includes Justice Sonia Sotomayor; Dolores Huerta; Fania All-Stars; Celia Cruz; Linda Ronstadt; Carlos Santana; Gael Garcia Bernal; Salma Hayek; Pedro Martinez; John Leguizamo; Dr. Ellen Ochoa; and right up to the continued relevancy of recent winners such as NASA Engineers Christina Hernández, Clara O’Farrell, and Diana Trujillo; Carlos Santana, Linda Ronstadt, Bad Bunny, Ivy Queen, Zoe Saldana, Residente, Selena Gomez and more inspiring figures.”
Congratulations on a well-deserved honor, Olga!! 🇵🇷🇺🇸
The Hispanic Heritage Foundation announced today that Olga Custodio, the first Latina military pilot fighter qualified, a trailblazer in military and commercial aviation, will receive the 2022 STEM Award (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) Award, presented by The Boeing Company, during the 35th Annual Hispanic Heritage Awards.
Presented by Target with Official Broadcast Sponsorship by Nationwide, and hosted by Google, the 35th Annual Hispanic Heritage Awards will air Friday, September 30th on PBS stations and stream on pbs.org and the PBS Video app.
“The Hispanic Heritage Foundation is honored to recognize the trailblazing achievements of Olga Custodio and present what is possible to our youth especially to young Latinas,” said Jose Antonio Tijerino, president and CEO, HHF. “Her representation in the military and aviation is a powerful statement on the value the Latino community provides our country and beyond. We are thrilled to tell her story through our partnership with PBS, sponsors and co-hoss and celebrate our community’s accomplishment, cultural pride, and great promise.”
Read more: https://hhf.page.link/L8f3
