Trujillo makes waves as trailblazer in space industry
Born and raeised in Colombia, Diana Trujillo came to the United States at 17 with a bold dream—to one day work for NASA. While learning a new language and supporting herself financially, she pursued her education at Miami-Dade Community College and later the University of Maryland. Her determination and resilience led her to the prestigious NASA Academy at the Goddard Space Flight Center.
Today, Diana is the flight director at NASA’s Johnson Space Center, the first woman from a Spanish-speaking country to hold this role. Her groundbreaking work includes serving as mission lead for the Mars Curiosity rover and co-creating NASA’s first-ever Spanish-language broadcast for the Mars Perseverance landing. This initiative has inspired millions across the globe.
Following her keynote, Diana will lead a panel of Girl Scouts to discuss their aspirations and experiences in STEM, offering an insightful conversation about curiosity, courage, and the limitless possibilities ahead.
