50 Stories for 50 Years | Story #13: Elio Morillo - Navigating Dreams and Space

In this captivating episode of our podcast, we invite Elio Morillo to share his remarkable journey from humble beginnings to extraordinary achievements in the aerospace industry. Delving into Elio's personal story, we learn about his migration from Ecuador at a young age, facing economic and domestic challenges, to eventually finding a new home and opportunities in the United States. Elio's narrative is a testament to determination, resilience, and the power of community support, particularly highlighted through his involvement with SHIP and his impactful work with NASA's Mars 2020 mission and the Perseverance rover. His insights into the transformative role of education, mentorship, and the importance of representation in STEM are both inspiring and thought-provoking. Elio also discusses his recently published memoir, sharing the crucial moments and experiences that have shaped his path. This episode is a compelling exploration of how perseverance, support, and a vision for the future can lead to achieving one's dreams, even those that reach the stars. Learn more about SHPE on our website www.SHPE.org or our social media platforms listed below. To become a member today, click here and use code POD22 for 10% off. Make sure that you are subscribed to the podcast wherever you listen so you get your weekly SHPE stories throughout the year as well as the SHPE YouTube channel where some select interviews will be posted for you to watch the interview, not just listen! And remember - you belong here and at every level of the STEM industry. Cuidate Familia! 50 Stories Website: shpe.org/50-stories Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shpenational/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SHPE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shpenational/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/society-of-hispanic-professional-engineers/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/SHPENational The SHPE Out Loud Podcast is produced by Epics Productions | Podcasts with Purpose. To learn more about starting a podcast for your organization visit EpicsProductions.com Listen to, and follow The Epics Podcast: EpicsPodcast.com