Background
Avellaneda, Maria Elizabeth was born on March 26, 1955 in Bogota, Colombia. Arrived in United States, 1962. Daughter of Luis Arturo and Nohemy (Ortiz) Avellaneda.
Avellaneda, Maria Elizabeth was born on March 26, 1955 in Bogota, Colombia. Arrived in United States, 1962. Daughter of Luis Arturo and Nohemy (Ortiz) Avellaneda.
Bachelor of Science, University Puerto Rico, San Juan, 1977. Master of Comparative Laws in French, University Puerto Rico, San Juan, 1977. Master in Translation, University Puerto Rico, San Juan, 1981.
Commissioned Second lieutenant United States Air Force, 1981, advanced through grades to captain, 1985. Executive support officer 620MS McChord Air Force Base, Tacoma, 1981—1983, squadron section committee 62AMS, 1983—1984. Assistant professor Spanish United States Military Academy, West Point, New York, since 1984.
Secretary Colombians Association Puerto Rico, 1976—1980. Commander Angel Flight Society, Puerto Rico, 1979—1981.
Member of Junior Officers Council, Air Force Association, Phi Kappa Phi.
