Monika Davies

science, engineering, space, NASA, women, inspirational, changemaker, role model, trail blazer, biography. As a girl, Ellen Ochoa didn't dream of going to space. But then she saw Sally Ride do it. This role model inspired Ochoa to apply at NASA. With hard work and perseverance, Ochoa became the first Latina to go to space. Now Ochoa is working to ensure diversity in the next generation of space explorers. Blue Delta Books Biographies are Hi-Lo Books...