Mary Golda Ross

Mary Golda Ross, born on August ninth, nineteen oh eight, was a pioneering Cherokee and American aerospace engineer. Her remarkable career at the Lockheed Corporation spanned from nineteen forty-two until her retirement in nineteen seventy-three. During this time, she made significant contributions to aerospace design, earning recognition as one of the founding engineers of the highly secretive Skunk Works project.

Throughout her life, Ross was a passionate advocate for the advancement of young women and Native Americans in STEM fields. Her dedication to mentorship and education has inspired countless individuals to pursue careers in science and engineering.

In a posthumous honor, Ross was chosen to be depicted on the two thousand nineteen Native American one dollar coin by the U.S. Mint, celebrating the contributions of Native Americans to the space program. This recognition came ten years after her passing, highlighting her lasting impact on the aerospace industry and her commitment to diversity in STEM.