Ruth Elder with plane in 1927 and in California motorboat race in 1933

In a significant year for aviation, Ruth Elder, a 23-year-old former dental assistant, aimed to become the first woman to fly across the Atlantic Ocean. Inspired by Charles Lindbergh's successful flight, she was determined to make her mark in aviation history.

What was the name of the famous aviator who had already crossed the Atlantic before Ruth Elder?

What was Ruth Elder's goal regarding her gender in the context of aviation?