Career Series: Resilience, Leadership, and Legacy in Engineering

In this powerful episode of the NHCFAE Career Series Podcast, host Karen Perez sits down with Magda Batista Carver, NAS Senior Systems Engineer and former National President of the National Hispanic Coalition.From humble beginnings in North Philadelphia to becoming a respected engineering leader at the FAA, Magda shares a story of resilience, discipline, and unapologetic authenticity. She opens up about:• Growing up in survival mode and discovering education as her way out• Working three jobs to earn her engineering degree• Being the only woman and person of color in the room• Code-switching — and why she no longer does it• Mentorship that changes lives• Leading the Hispanic Coalition with purpose and integrity• Why education and outreach are critical for the next generationMagda’s journey is raw, honest, and deeply inspiring. This conversation is a must-watch for engineers, aviation professionals, first-generation college students, and anyone striving to rise beyond limitations.If you believe in representation, mentorship, and building space for the next generation in aviation and engineering — this episode is for you.Learn more about the National Hispanic Coalition for Aviation Excellence (NHCFAE): www.nhcfae.org #NHCFAE #AviationExcellence #WomenInAviation #LatinaEngineers #FAA #STEMLeadership #CareerSeries #MentorshipMatters