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The 31st Annual
International Women in Aviation
Conference
Empowering women
around the globe.
United is proud to support
Women in Aviation International.
©2020 United Airlines, Inc. All rights reserved.
W E LCO M E TO WA I 2020
W E D N E S D AY, M A R C H 4 Contents
7:45 a.m.-5 p.m. TOUR: Kennedy Space Center Tour Convention Center Porte Cochere 23 Conference Schedule
(ticket required, lunch not included)
3-6 p.m. Registration Open Sponsored by American Airlines Veracruz C 24 Seminars and Workshops
6:30-7:30 p.m. WAI Chapter Reception Sponsored by Envoy Air Fiesta 6 24 Yoga, Mindfulness, Zumba
(ticket required/by invitation only) 26 Education Sessions
Friday, March 6
T H U R S D AY, M A R C H 5 30 Education Sessions
Saturday, March 7
7-8 a.m. Yoga Class Fiesta 9
8-11 a.m. WAI Chapter Leadership Workshop Sponsored by ConocoPhillips Durango 1 32 Conference Sponsors
8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Registration Open Sponsored by American Airlines Veracruz C 32 Student Conference
7:45-11:30 a.m. TOUR: Disney’s Business Behind the Magic Convention Center Porte Cochere Sponsors
(ticket required, lunch not included) 34 WAI Board
8:30-10:30 a.m. Professional Development Seminar Sponsored by XOJET Fiesta 5 34 New Members Connect
Seen! Increasing Your Visibility and Influence (ticket required) 34 Meet and Greet With
9:15 a.m.-3:45 p.m. TOUR: Embraer Facility (ticket required, includes lunch) Convention Center Porte Cochere the WAI Board
9-10:30 a.m. Minute Mentoring® Sponsored by Walmart Aviation Coronado C 34 Annual Membership
(preregistration required) Meeting and Board of
9-noon Aerospace Educators Workshop Sponsored by Walmart Aviation Coronado F Directors Elections
(preregistration required)
36 WAI Corporate Members
10:15 a.m.-5:30 p.m. TOUR: Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Convention Center Porte Cochere
(ticket required, includes lunch) 38 Keynote Speakers
10-10:45 a.m. New Members Connect Monterrey 1 40 WAI Pioneer Hall of Fame
(ticket required/by invitation only) 42 WAI Staff
11 a.m.-noon Annual WAI Membership Meeting Fiesta 6 42 Media Center
Noon-12:30 p.m. Meet and Greet With the WAI Board Fiesta 6 44 Networking 101
12:50-1 p.m. Exhibits Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Veracruz Lobby for Students
1-5:30 p.m. Exhibit Hall Open Veracruz Exhibit Hall 44 Young Professionals
2-4 p.m. Professional Development Seminar Sponsored by XOJET Fiesta 5 Reception
Leadership: How to Direct and Motivate Others (ticket required)
44 WAI Mentor Connect
2:30-4 p.m. Build Chapter Partnerships—Fundraise Like a Pro Durango 1
Sponsored by Michelin North America 44 WAI Jobs Connect
4-6 p.m. Networking 101 for Students Sponsored by Southwest Airlines Coronado F 44 Hiring Briefings Schedule
6-7 p.m. WAI Connect Beach Party Cabanas Beach 46 Authors Corner
Sponsored by NBAA, Republic Airways/LIFT Academy 46 Jazz With Wings Band
8-10 p.m. Jazz With Wings Hangar Dance Sponsored by Wings Financial Monterrey 1 48 Volunteers
48 Silent Auction
F R I D AY, M A R C H 6 48 WAI Connect Beach Party
7:30-8:30 a.m. Mindfulness Workshop Coronado F 50 WAI Chapters
8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Registration Open Sponsored by American Airlines (closed during luncheon) Veracruz C 52 WAI Chapter Events
9-10:30 a.m. Opening General Session Sponsored by Boeing Coronado Ballroom
52 Industry Partner Events
10:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Exhibit Hall Open (closed during luncheon) Veracruz Exhibit Hall
52 Fast 40s
10:45-11:45 a.m. How to Start a WAI Chapter Coronado G
10:45-11:45 a.m. Plan and Host an Outstanding GIAD Event Durango 1 54 Girls in Aviation Day
Orlando
Noon-1:30 p.m. Luncheon Sponsored by Amazon, Delta Air Lines, Gulfstream, UPS Coronado Ballroom
1:45-5:15 p.m. Education Sessions Sponsored by Piedmont Airlines Various Locations 56 Exhibit Hall
5-7 p.m. Young Professionals Forum & Reception Sponsored by Southwest Airlines Fiesta 6 58 Coronado Springs Maps
(ticket required) 59 Information Desk
58 Tour Tickets Pickup
S AT U R D AY, M A R C H 7 58 Lost and Found
7-8 a.m. Zumba Class Fiesta 6 60 WAI Conference 2021
8 a.m.-1 p.m. Registration Open Sponsored by American Airlines Veracruz C
9-10:30 a.m. General Session Sponsored by Uber Coronado Ballroom
9 a.m.-3 p.m. Girls in Aviation Day Orlando (preregistration required) Veracruz C
10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Exhibit Hall Open Veracruz Exhibit Hall
1:45-4 p.m. Education Sessions Sponsored by The Boeing Company Various Locations
6-8 p.m. Pioneer Hall of Fame Ceremony Sponsored by Endeavor Air, NATCA Coronado Ballroom
(ticket required)
Celebration Dinner Sponsored by CAE, ExpressJet, Kellstrom Coronado Ballroom
(ticket required)
(as of February 12, 2020) Please note: All times, locations, and topics are subject to change.
MARCH 5-7, 2020 • THE 31ST ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL WOMEN IN AVIATION CONFERENCE 23
SEMINARS AND WORKSHOPS
Mind, Body, Professional Development Seminars
and Spirit Sponsored by XOJET
Seen! Increasing Your Visibility and Influence
Yoga Class Presented by Carlann Fergusson, owner of Propel Forward LLC
T H U R S D AY, T H U R S D A Y , M A R C H 5 • 8:30-11:30 a.m. • Fiesta 5
MARCH 5 (preregister, ticket required)
Preregistration is required. This interactive session will focus on strengthening skills necessary to success
7-8 a.m. fully influence the outcome of team goals or objectives. You will develop effective “currencies” and
Fiesta 9 communication skills needed to promote partnership and engagement with teams.
Class will be led by Eileen
Simoneau with Chart it All Leadership: How to Direct and Motivate Others
Presented by Dr. Janette McMurtrie
and is appropriate for all skill
levels. (Beginners welcome!) T H U R S D A Y , M A R C H 5 • 2-4 p.m. • Fiesta 5
Mats are provided. (preregister, ticket required)
Learn what makes a great leader: how to manage and motivate others with skills
Mindfulness and tools that work, understand what makes a person tick, and how to use their gifts to meet your
Workshop goals and agenda.
F R I D AY,
MARCH 6
Minute Mentoring®
Sponsored by Walmart Aviation
Preregistration is required.
T H U R S D A Y , M A R C H 5 • 9-10:30 a.m. • Coronado C (preregister)
7:30-8:30 a.m.
Students and young professionals are hungry for advice from women who want to offer guidance
Coronado F
and suggestions by sharing their experiences. Minute Mentoring® brings the two groups together
Mindfulness In Aviation, a
in an efficient and effective program. This fast-paced session, similar to speed dating, matches pro-
one-hour workshop present-
fessional leaders who want to share their life experiences with future female stars.
ed by Carl Eisen, a retired Air-
bus captain and UCLA trained
mindfulness teacher. Those Sexual Harassment—What to Do, Where to Go
with and without mindfulness Presented by Kathy Yodice
experience are welcome. F R I D A Y , M A R C H 6 • 2-4 p.m. • Fiesta 6
A panel discussion and private conversation about the aviation industry issues involving sexual ha-
Zumba Class rassment. We’ll review how sexual harassment is seen in the aviation environment, whether in train-
ing, at work, or at events. We’ll identify what to know, what to do, and where to go to address the
S AT U R D AY,
situation. We’ll hear from experts on sexual harassment and it’s impact in our aviation community.
MARCH 7
Then, we’ll break into small groups for questions and to learn more from the individual member.
Preregistration is required.
7-8 a.m.
Fiesta 6 Aerospace Educators Workshop
Zumba is a dance aerobic Sponsored by Walmart Aviation • Presented by FAA AVSED Team
workout that features Latin T H U R S D A Y , M A R C H 5 • 9 a.m.-noon • Coronado F (preregister)
music that makes you want
With a predicted shortage of skilled employees for the growing number of aerospace jobs, it is impor-
to move. Make sure you’re
tant that we develop programs that inspire students to pursue aviation careers. Join us in this interac-
wearing workout attire and
tive workshop where we will share simple, hands-on activities that can be brought into the classroom
bring a willingness to have
to teach aviation STEM skills. You will also hear from VIP guest speakers in the aviation community.
a blast. Join Capt. Kelly
Jeffries for a one-hour
“flight” around the world. Download the #WAI20 Conference App
Sponsored by United Airlines
The mobile app has up-to-the-minute exhibitor, speaker, and schedule in-
formation; real-time communications from WAI on site; built-in maps of
Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort; and access to handouts and presentations. Visit the
App Store or Google Play and search for WAI Events. For other devices, including Black-
berry and Windows, point your mobile browser to www.Core-Apps.com/dl/wai.
Post, share, and like on social media using our hashtags:
#WomeninAviation #WAI20 #IamWAI
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F R I D AY E D U C AT I O N S E S S I O N S
Sponsored by
Piedmont Airlines 1:45-2:45 p.m. 3-4 p.m.
From Imagination to Reality: WAI2020 Diversity and Inclusion Workshop:
What Is Business Aviation? WAI, Let’s Do It Together!
F R I D AY, Coronado C Coronado C
Moderated by Kali Hague Moderated by John Espinosa
MARCH 6 Panelists: Lee Brewster, Erin Croop, Julia Harrington, Panelists: Kelly Boodell, Joyce Davis, and Doug Lane
Jessica Naor
1:45-2:45 p.m. We will focus on identifying the misconceptions of business aviation,
Embracing and leveraging diversity through an inclusive culture fos-
ters innovation, new ideas, and broad perspectives both in under-
Business Aviation while providing insight into its reality. This guided tour will take the standing a dynamic workforce and our approach to challenges and
Coronado C audience through the little-known but important facets of business opportunities. This session will engage in an open dialogue for devel-
Drone Out aviation and the influence a few bold women have made. opment of next level approaches to improve female participation in
Coronado F the aviation industry.
Be an Airline Pilot Don’t ‘Drone’ Out: Make a Difference
Durango 1 Coronado F Using Scholarships and Local Resources to Get
Presented by Lindsey Dreiling Your Aviation Training
Money and Relationships Explore the power to improve our communities through new technol- Coronado F
Fiesta 4 ogy and strategic engagement. Hear how Kansas leads the integration Presented by Shana Bartell
Perception/Perspective of UAS, and leave with tools to apply to your region. See how a single mother of five children who is working toward pilot
Fiesta 5 and A/P mechanic certificates does it. She will share her experience
Air Force Wings Yes, You Can Be an Airline Pilot! funding aviation training, explaining how to find, organize, and apply
Fiesta 7 Durango 1 for these scholarships.
Dream Take Flight Moderated by Costas Sivyllis
Fiesta 9 Panelists: Sara Baer, Jade Lubinski, Susan White Striking a Balance
There is no “one size fits all” approach to becoming an airline pilot. Durango 1
Mentorship Pro Tips Once you have all the requirements, preparing and interviewing for Moderated by Meaghan Camp. Panelists: Brandi Bernard
Monterrey 1 a pilot job can be a daunting experience. Talk with pilots who have King, Maroc Fassel George, Heather Kelly, Tara Traynor Cook
been there and about the various options, and get advice for your Balancing military aviation, a civilian career, and a family is difficult;
3-4 p.m. next steps. it is not impossible. During this session, women who are juggling all
three will answer questions and share the tools they use to perform
Diversity and Inclusion
Coronado C Money and Relationships: A Flight Plan for this balancing act. Happy, healthy headspaces are what we all strive
Financial Harmony for and through this panel you may come to realize you can have it all.
Scholarships and Local Fiesta 4
Resources for Training Presented by Katherine Schraeder, CFP®, and What Is Dispatch?
Coronado F Dr. Janette McMurtrie Fiesta 4
Striking a Balance This presentation explores three different types of money per- Presented by Elizabeth Hunt
Durango 1 sonalities, what makes them unique, and how partners or family United States scheduled airlines are required to have FAA-licensed
What Is Dispatch? members can best work together to resolve conflict arising from aircraft dispatchers. What does an aircraft dispatcher do? Come
Fiesta 4 challenges involving careers, finances, and/or the aviation lifestyle learn about the profession and how dispatchers keep you safe,
Aviation Marriage based on their personalities. and ask questions.
Fiesta 5
Perception Versus Perspective: An Aviation Marriage
Military to Airline Pilot You Didn’t Hear What I Said I Meant Fiesta 5
Fiesta 7 Fiesta 5 Presented by Dr. Janette McMurtrie
Increasing the Number of Presented by Dr. Tim Lewis Learn the effects an aviation career can have on a marriage. Acquire
Women in Aviation Learn how social, political, cultural, and emotional diversities distort tools to strengthen common marital discord. Gain insight to the
Fiesta 9 communication in a global environment, and three simple steps to stressors of aviation, pilot personality, and marriage.
Business/Corporate Aviation overcome; includes interactive learning and take-away tools to help
Monterrey 1 prevent miscommunication. Military to Airline Pilot Transition—
For Helo, Non-Current and Current FW Pilots
4:15-5:15 p.m. The Road to Air Force Wings Fiesta 7
Fiesta 7 Presented by Andi Sue Phillips
Transparency in Leadership Presented by Major Monica Riggs Learn about rotor transition programs, negotiating funding for cur-
Coronado F Aiming for silver wings, but overwhelmed by the process? This ses- rency, and airline pilot life. Andi Sue is a regional airline pilot, flying
Work-Life Balance sion will discuss the three main options of active duty, Air National the CRJ550/700/900 and former Navy MH-60S helo pilot.
Durango 1 Guard, and Air Force Reserve, including similarities, differences, and
Human Space Flight the process of each. We Can Do It! Increasing the Number of Women in
Fiesta 4 Aviation and Identifying the Greatest Gender Gaps
Dream Take Flight: Why You Should Build an Airplane Fiesta 9
Developing True Grit Fiesta 9 Presented by Becky Lutte, Ph. D. (see Page 16)
Fiesta 5 Presented by Lisa Turner This session will review the Women in Aviation Workforce report and
Visiting Greatness Ever thought about building or restoring your own aircraft? Hear Lisa the Women in Aviation International survey to identify what draws us
Fiesta 7 Turner’s life-changing story about building her Pulsar in the 1990s into aviation and what makes us want to stay (or leave).
Coaching and the steps to reach your own dream.
Fiesta 9 Career Opportunities in the Business/Corporate
Allies in the LGBTQ and Mentorship Pro Tips for Mentors and Mentees Aviation Industry
Women Communities Monterrey 1 Monterrey 1
Monterrey 1 Moderated by Veronica Delgado Moderated by Ava Shubat
Panelists: Jo Damato, Alex Ferullo, Nelda Lee, Tanisha Neely Panelists: Alexandra Ferullo, Helen Hagg, Katherine Hilst,
Industry mentors and mentees in various career stages share their Nora Jacobsen, Megan O’Conner, Amy Voss
pro tips for creating mentor/mentee relationships and making the Learn about the exciting and rewarding career opportunities in busi-
most of those relationships. ness/corporate aviation. This interactive discussion will feature each
panelist’s path to her current career, quality of life and work/family
balance, job satisfaction, and why they chose business aviation.
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F R I D AY E D U C AT I O N S E S S I O N S
Sponsored by
Piedmont Airlines 4:15-5:15 p.m.
Transparency in Leadership:
Sign of Weakness or Authenticity?
F R I D AY, Coronado F
Presented by Sarah Broaten, Julie Spencer, Pati Mosier
MARCH 6 Hands-on personal development workshop uses storytelling, group
1:45-2:45 p.m. discussions, and activities to take the audience on a journey of
Education
by Category
discovering what it means to lead with transparency, what the
Business Aviation benefits of transparent leadership are, and how they can cultivate
Coronado C transparency to achieve personal and business goals and objec-
Drone Out tives. Transparency is a key building block of efficient and successful
Coronado F teams and organizations. Career
Be an Airline Pilot • Yes, You Can Be an Airline Pilot!
Durango 1 Strategies for Work-Life Balance as an Airline Pilot
Durango 1 • Mentorship Pro Tips for Mentors and Mentees
Money and Relationships Moderated by Kandy Bernskoetter • From Imagination to Reality: What Is Business Aviation?
Fiesta 4 Panelists: TBD • What Is Dispatch?
Perception/Perspective This panel will focus on real-life examples of women who are suc-
• U sing Scholarships and Local Resources to Get
Aviation Training
Fiesta 5 cessfully balancing family obligations and enjoying a career they are •W
e Can Do It! Increasing the Number of Women in Aviation
Air Force Wings passionate about. Integral to the discussion is recognizing that the and Identifying the Greatest Gender Gaps
Fiesta 7 support of a partner, family, and the community helps to create a • C areer Opportunities in the Business/Corporate
positive synergy. Aviation Industry
Dream Take Flight
Fiesta 9 • WAI2020 Diversity and Inclusion Workshop
Commercialization of Human Space Flight • T ransparency in Leadership: Sign of Weakness or
Mentorship Pro Tips Fiesta 4 Authenticity?
Monterrey 1 Presented by Melanie Weber and Louis Atchison • C areers in the Helicopter Industry: Jobs for Pilots,
Mechanics, and Military Transitionals—We Need You Now!
Learn about the return of the human space flight launch capabili-
• Enduring Values—Education and the Pursuit of Scholarships
3-4 p.m. ties on Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner. Hear from two engineers who
• Women in Leadership Inspiring Leadership
not only helped design this spacecraft, but also plan to launch with
Diversity and Inclusion
Coronado C astronauts aboard. Flying
Scholarships and Local Developing True Grit • Checkride-itis: How to Overcome Fear and Anxiety
Resources for Training Fiesta 5 • General Aviation Aircraft Accident Investigation
Coronado F Presented by Susan Bartlett and Roshanda Ronco • From 500 Feet to FL450: Lessons Learned Along the Way
Striking a Balance On the other side of struggle is satisfaction and inner strength.
• Managing Cockpit Automation
Durango 1 The best version of yourself is buried deep inside, and is only re- History
What Is Dispatch? vealed by facing challenges and developing grit. Learn that all of
Fiesta 4 us are afraid sometimes, and we all feel lonely, but those feelings • Visiting Greatness: Interviews With American Fliers
can be overcome. • Influential Women in Aviation and Aerospace History
Aviation Marriage • History of the WASP
Fiesta 5
Visiting Greatness: Interviews With American Fliers Innovation
Military to Airline Pilot Fiesta 7
Fiesta 7 Presented by Irv Broughton • Don’t ‘Drone’ Out: Make a Difference
Increasing the Number of Author of 20 books, Irv is a major chronicler of American life. He will • Commercialization of Human Space Flight
Women in Aviation talk about his experiences interviewing fliers and others, and read • To Space and Beyond: Launching Humans into Space
Fiesta 9 and show several clips from interviews from Where the Wings Grow:
Maintenance
Business/Corporate Aviation Conversations with Pioneering Women Pilots (Amazon/Kindle).
Monterrey 1 • Dream Take Flight: Why You Should Build an Airplane
Let Your Career Take Flight Through Coaching • U nderstanding How Human Factors Impact
Fiesta 9 Aviation Maintenance
4:15-5:15 p.m. Presented by Lisa Callahan Military
Transparency in Leadership This session will help you identify your behavior style and the be-
Coronado F havior style of others to provide meaningful motivation and de- • The Road to Air Force Wings
Work-Life Balance velopmental feedback. Look at the concept of building beliefs and • Striking a Balance
Durango 1 how your beliefs about yourself influence your achievements. •M ilitary to Airline Pilot Transition—For Helo,
Non-Current, and Current FW Pilots
Human Space Flight Learn how to expand our belief boundaries to allow personal
growth through coaching.
• Women in Combat Operations
Fiesta 4
Developing True Grit Personal Development
The Importance of Allies in the LGBTQ and • P erception Versus Perspective:
Fiesta 5 Women Communities You Didn’t Hear What I Said I Meant
Visiting Greatness Monterrey 1 • Money and Relationships: Flight Plan for Financial Harmony
Fiesta 7 Panelists: Natascha Fuller, Kiersten Orrick, Susan White, • An Aviation Marriage
Coaching Melissa Ward • Finding Your Voice
Fiesta 9 An interactive and empowering discussion facilitated by four promi- • T he Importance of Allies in the LGBTQ and
nent women in aviation, sharing their stories and answering ques- Women Communities
Allies in the LGBTQ and
Women Communities tions highlighting how they’ve been impacted and supportive of the • Let Your Career Take Flight Through Coaching
Monterrey 1 LGBTQ community, which is a pillar to their success in aviation. Learn • Strategies for Work-Life Balance as an Airline Pilot
how to be an ally to the LGBTQ, female, and minority communities. • Developing True Grit
You won’t want to miss this session! • A viation Leadership Communication: A Philosophy
Change and Safety Net for Getting It Right
• Wheels Up Wellness!™
• D eveloping Your Authentic Presence and
Influential Communication
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S AT U R D AY E D U C AT I O N S E S S I O N S
Sponsored by
The Boeing Company 1:45-2:45 p.m. 3-4 p.m.
From 500 Feet to FL450: Finding Your Voice
Lessons Learned Along the Way Coronado C
Coronado C Presented by Seika Martin
Presented by Lindsey Norman Whether it’s on a stage in front of hundreds of people or in a small
S AT U R D AY, An NOAA hurricane hunter shares how to use the risk management conference room amongst your peers—finding your voice can prove
MARCH 7 process in dynamic flight regimes ranging from 500 feet in mountain- to be your greatest obstacle to overcome. This workshop evaluates
ous terrain to FL450 above and around tropical cyclones. some common barriers that cause people to shy away from empow-
1:45-2:45 p.m. erment through their voice.
From 500ft to FL450 Checkride-itis: How to Overcome Fear and Anxiety
Coronado C Coronado F Women in Leadership Inspiring Leadership
Presented by Dr. Janette McMurtrie Coronado F
Checkride-Itis This session will outline tools to strengthen confidence and lower Presented by Nicole Bennett
Coronado F anxiety for checkrides. Educational aids for pilots and future aviators Have you noticed a lack of women in leadership positions? Do you
Human Factors Impact will be provided to prepare for a checkride, aviation stressors, nega- look around the room and you are the only woman in the meeting?
Aviation Maintenance tive talk versus positive talk, and how to have a successful checkride. Do you have an advocate that will make sure your ideas are heard?
Durango 1 You are not alone, but change is happening. You can be a leader and
Women in Aviation and Understanding How Human Factors Impact be wildly successful!
Aerospace History Aviation Maintenance
Fiesta 4 Durango 1 Careers in the Helicopter Industry:
History of the WASP Panelists: Judith Grigsby, Bill Russo, Lynette Ashland, Jobs for Pilots, Mechanics, and Military Transitionals—
Fiesta 5 Laura Mancevich, Stephanie Morris, Cindy Rodina We Need You Now!
Accident Investigation Join this interactive discussion panel focusing on and understanding the Durango 1
role of human factor issues as outlined within the “dirty dozen.” Learn Moderated by Karen Gebhart
Fiesta 7
how self-awareness and lessons-learned approaches can help to build Panelists: Kelly Brant, Stacy Sheard, Michelle Dina, Janie
Leadership Communication and improve our maintenance safety culture. Foster, Candise Tu
Fiesta 9 This forum will consist of experienced panelists women to discuss fly-
Combat Operations Influential Women in Aviation and Aerospace History ing helicopters professionally in the U.S. and internationally, military
Monterrey 1 Fiesta 4 to civilian helicopter transition, helicopter maintenance, and the un-
Presented by Erin Goycochea, Julia Lee, Chelsea Lotz, manned aviation industry.
3-4 p.m. Cheryl Watts
Aviation history is largely told as an accomplishment of men, but this Managing Cockpit Automation
Finding Your Voice history includes remarkable women who have made significant con- Fiesta 4
Coronado C tributions, in the face of cultural and social barriers. Presented by Jessica Koss
Inspiring Leadership Modern aircraft are increasingly integrating more automated systems
Coronado F History of the WASP and features; this presentation will discuss cockpit automation and
Careers in the Fiesta 5 how we as pilots can use it to our advantage.
Helicopter Industry Presented by Kate Landdeck, Ph.D. (See Page 66)
Durango 1 Join historian Kate Landdeck as she shares the challenges and joys the Enduring Values—Education and the Pursuit
Cockpit Automation women of the WASP lived through during the war and after. She will of Scholarships
Fiesta 4 share rarely seen photos of the women as part of her talk. Fiesta 5
Presented by Katharine Langland, Brandi Cobbs
Enduring Values General Aviation Aircraft Accident Investigation: Our competitive landscape requires continuing education, but at a cost—
Fiesta 5 An Industry Perspective both financially and emotionally. Discuss how to offset those costs
Your Authentic Presence Fiesta 7 with a team that actively reviews and selects scholarship recipients.
Fiesta 7 Presented by Jennifer Barclay
Wheels Up Wellness!™ Ever wonder what happens after a general aviation aircraft accident? Developing Your Authentic Presence and Influential
Fiesta 9 Learn the steps in the investigation process, how and why the manu- Communication
To Space and Beyond facturer is included, and the resulting safety improvements. Fiesta 7
Monterrey 1 Presented by Stephanie Goetz (see Page 80)
Aviation Leadership Communication: A Philosophy Hone your communication style, body language, and presence to
Change and Safety Net for Getting It Right come across more effectively and influential in every interaction to be
Fiesta 9 a more effective pilot, professional, leader, and influencer. Learn the
Presented by Linda Tavlin impact of your body language and appearance, and how you can ad-
There is a basic formula that helps leaders faced with communicat- just and refine it to suit you and the situation.
ing in difficult situations, whether its large-scale, global tragedy, or a
workplace situation, is just one in a toolkit that can be useful to any Wheels Up Wellness!™
business. This 3-6-4 philosophy, used by leaders who have gotten it Fiesta 9
right, is a 180-degree change from those who have not. Find out what Presented by Dr. Mary Warren
this formula and some of the other tools for aviation leaders are. Work-related flying and travel are stressful. Understand how to im-
prove your self-care and reduce stress while staying healthier and
Women in Combat Operations more productive. Feel sharper, look better, and live healthier!
Monterrey 1
Moderated by Kerry Sheridan. Panelists: Aubrey Bennett, To Space and Beyond: Launching Humans Into Space
Valerie Knight, Caitlin Reilly, Kristina Sofchak Monterrey 1
Women from all military services representing fighters, bombers, and Moderated by Nirvana Deck
attack, rotary-wing, and drone aircraft will share their real-world Panelists: Zulaideth Casanova, Britney Coffey,
combat experiences in this panel discussion. Learn about the training, Brenda Isaza, Kelly McGuire
aircraft capabilities, mission planning, command and control, mission Come explore a behind-the-scenes perspective of the new space race
execution, and family and social issues they face. with women working in Boeing’s Space Exploration division. Join this
session to learn about current programs and the daily challenges that
accompany this uncharted territory.
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panywide approach to meeting customer, busi-
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phasis on safety, quality, and integrity.
Previously, Joan was vice president of Engi-
Inspired neering, Modifications & Maintenance for BGS,
providing worldwide support to government
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F R I D AY, ing’s product lines and capability offerings. In
MARCH 6 that role, she was
responsible for fleet
Friday engineering services,
General Session modifications to air-
Sponsored by
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Barbara Barrett ucts, and support,
Barbara Barrett Secretary of the U.S. Air Force aircraft on ground
Joan Robinson-Berry (AOG) services, main-
Barbara M. Barrett is the 25th secretary of the tenance, repair, and
Friday Air Force and leads the affairs of the Depart- overhaul (MRO) facilities, and forward base de-
Luncheon ment of the Air Force, comprising the U.S. Air ployment with operators around the world.
Sponsored by Amazon, Force and U.S. Space Force. She is responsible
Delta Air Lines, Gulfstream for organizing,
Aerospace Corporation, training, equip- FRIDAY LUNC HEO N
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Eileen Collins ing for the wel-
fare of 685,000
S AT U R D AY, active-duty,
MARCH 7 Guard, reserve,
and civilian air-
Saturday men, and their families. She oversees the Air
General Session Force’s annual budget of more than $205 bil-
Sponsored by Uber lion. As Secretary, she directs strategy and pol-
Stephanie Chung icy development, risk management, weapons Eileen Collins
acquisition, technology investments and hu- NASA astronaut
Maj. Gen. Jeannie man resource management across the global
Leavitt enterprise. As the department’s senior lead- Col. Eileen Collins was selected to be a NASA
Amber Smith er, Secretary Barrett implements decisions of astronaut in 1990. In February 1995, she was
the President, Congress, and fulfills Combatant the first female to pilot a shuttle mission. Eileen
Girls in Aviation Commanders’ operational requirements. graduated in 1979 from Air Force Undergradu-
Day Lunch ate Pilot Training and was a T-38 instructor pilot
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Alaska Airlines/Horizon Air
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Patty Wagstaff School at Edwards AFB, California. At the time
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She was the first female pilot commander of a
space shuttle, who
retired on May 1,
Joan Robinson-Berry 2006, to pursue
Boeing Global Services private interests,
Vice President & Chief Engineer including service
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engineer for Boeing Global Services (BGS). As
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Maj. Gen. Jeannie Leavitt both the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. She also
Commander of U.S. Air Force flew aerial security in 2008 for Air Force One.
Recruiting Service
Maj. Gen. Jeannie M. Leavitt is the commander,
Air Force Recruiting Service, Joint Base San An-
tonio-Randolph, Texas. She has served in a va-
riety of flying, staff, and command assignments
and has commanded at the flight, squadron,
MARCH 5-7, 2020 • THE 31ST ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL WOMEN IN AVIATION CONFERENCE 39WA I PI O N EER H A L L O F FA M E
Previous Maj. Gen. Jeannie Leavitt Patty Wagner
Inductees
1992
Moya Lear
Emily Howell Warner
Fay Gillis Wells
Edna Gardner Whyte
Jeana Yeager
1993
Nancy Hopkins Tier
Bobbi Trout
Women Airforce Service Pilots
1994
Olive Ann Beech Maj. Gen. Jeannie Leavitt’s Air Force career has Patty Wagner is an air show legend, multi-
Mary Feik spanned more than 25 years. She has flown rated pilot, and a devoted WAI volunteer. In
Evelyn Bryan Johnson
Jessie Woods more than 3,000 hours including 300 hours of 2019, Patty received
combat flight with operational experiences in the FAA Master Pilot
1995
Bessie Coleman Afghanistan and Iraq. Award for demonstrat-
Eileen Collins Dedicated to lifetime learning, Jeannie has ing professionalism,
Wally Funk
Jean Ross Howard obtained four skill, and aviation ex-
Nadine Jeppesen master’s degrees pertise for 50 years.
1996 in addition to Her father first intro-
Lorna DeBlicquy
Audrey Poberezny her undergrad- duced Patty to aviation
Fellow Lady Astronaut Trainees uate degree in after he took her to the
Sheila Widnall aerospace engi- airport for a ride when
1997 neering. For the she was young. Sadly her dad passed away,
Amelia Earhart
Betty Skelton 2019 film Captain and she promised her mom she wouldn’t pursue
Patty Wagstaff Marvel, Jeannie flying. She waited until she was 18 years old to
Navy Women Navigators (WAVES)
worked with the take flying lessons. In the process of earning her
1998 production team private pilot certificate, she fell in love and mar-
Loretta Jones
Harriet Quimby to coordinate Air Force assistance in accurately ried the airport FBO manager, Bob Wagner.
Jacqueline L. Smith portraying female military pilots. Patty continued to fly and earned her commer-
The Whirly-Girls Inc.
Graduating first in her Air Force pilot train- cial, glider, and seaplane ratings. She started fly-
1999
Arlene Elliott ing class at Laughlin Air Force base in Decem- ing commercially as a ride pilot taking passen-
Gloria Heath ber 1992, Jeannie became the first female fight- gers up in vintage WACO open cockpit biplanes.
Anne Morrow Lindbergh
June D. Maule er pilot on the
2000
F-15E Strike Eagle.
Katherine Cheung She continued to
Jerrie Cobb break barriers and
Marion P. Jayne
Louise McPhetridge Thaden became the first
2001 woman fighter
Mary Barr pilot to graduate
Ann Baumgartner Carl
Elizabeth (Betty) Pfister from fighter weap-
Elinor Smith ons school at Nellis Air Force Base in 1998, and
2002 then again when she became the first fighter
Soviet Air Women of WWII
Fiorenza de Bernardi pilot instructor at the weapons school. In 2012, With her husband, Patty started an air show
Julie Clark Jeannie became the first woman to command a wing-riding act called A Girl on the Wing. Six
Doris Lockness
Blanche Stuart Scott combat fighter wing when she took command years after that first flight, the couple decided
at the 4th Fighter Wing at Seymour Johnson to go on the air show circuit full-time, and have
2003
100 Most Influential Women Air Force Base. Following her subsequent as- flown in all 50 states and performed in 47 states,
in Aviation and Aerospace signment as principal military assistant to the as well as British Columbia, Quebec, every Cana-
2004 secretary of defense at the Pentagon, she then dian province in between, and in South America.
Rosella Bjornson
Ann Lewis Cooper took command of the 57th fighter wing at Nel- After retiring from air shows, Patty volun-
Arlene B. Feldman lis Air Force Base. In 2016, Jeannie was pro- teers her time to many aviation organizations
Nelda K. Lee
Dorothy Swain Lewis moted to the rank of brigadier general and was including the WACO Historical Society. She also
promoted to a second star in 2019. Today she continues to serve on the boards of Aviation
2005
Sandra L. Anderson serves as the commander of the Air Force Re- Trail, OX5 Aviation Pioneers, and the Moraine
Anne Bridge Baddour cruiting Service out of San Antonio, Texas. Airpark in Ohio.
Colleen C. Barrett
Barbara Erickson London
Florene Miller Watson
40 THE 31ST ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL WOMEN IN AVIATION CONFERENCE • MARCH 5-7, 2020U.S. Army’s First Women The next year, five 2006
Rotary Wing Aviators women entered the Fran Bera
Jeanne Holm
Warrant Officer Avi- Galina Korchuganova
ation Program at the Betty Mullis
Betty Jane Williams
same location. These
women followed 2007
Deanna Brasseur
the same academic, Iris Cummings Critchell
flight, and physical Marie Marvingt
training programs as 2008
the men. Nancy Harkness Love
Nicole Malachowski
During the 1970s, Geraldine (Jerrie) Mock
these women displayed the pioneering spirit, Margaret Ringenberg
Air Transport Auxiliary
Lieutenants: persistence, and courage to earn their place in
Sally Murphy U.S. Army aviation. Their tenacity and determi- 2009
Jacqueline Cochran
Linda Horan DuMoulin nation to overcome obtacles helped immeasur- Patricia Malone
Susan Dunwoody Schoeck abily in ganing successful acceptance and inte- Ruth Nichols
Dawn Seymour
Beverly Birkholtz gration of women into U.S. Army aviation. Anna Timofeyeva-Yegorova
Warrant Officers: These nine women sacrificed potentical suc-
2010
Jennie Vallance cess of proven career paths in other speciali- Trish Beckman
Diane Dowd ties to accept the risk of a new and extremely Vice Adm. Vivien Crea
Suzanna Darcy-Hennemann
Susan Boring challenging road filled with countless obstacles. Alice du Pont Mills
Lavern Fransworth None of these women had the benefit of being Kathryn (Kathy) Sullivan
Mary Reid assigned with other female aviators providing 2011
support, encouragement, or advice. Dr. Peggy Chabrian
L. Tammy Duckworth
Maj. Gen. Susan J. Helms
Hazel Ying Lee
Mary Ann Martin Wyall
2012
First Women’s National
Air Derby Pilots
Bernice (Bee) Falk Haydu
Elizabeth (Elsie) MacGill
Mary Magdalene (Maggie) Maga
2013
Lt. Col. Karen Fuller Brannen
U.S. Army’s First Women Rotary Wing Aviators Mary Frances Silitch
WAI Founding Board Members
is a group of nine female helicopter pilots who
represent the first women in rotary wing avia- 2014
Dr. Nancy J. Currie
tion to serve in the U.S. Army. These four lieu- Beryl Markham
tenants and five warrant officers proved wom- Dr. Sally K. Ride
Sheila Scott
en had a place in military aviation and blazed
the trail forward for future generations of Army 2015
Priscilla (Pat) Blum
women. They include lieutenants Sally Mur- Phoebe Omlie
phy, Linda Horan Du Deanie and Nancy Parrish
Moulin, Susan Dun- 2016
woody Schoeck, and Amy Johnson
Brenda E. Robinson
Beverly Birkholtz, and Gen. Janet C. Wolfenbarger
warrant officers Jen- UPT Class 77-08
nie Vallance, Diane 2017
Dowd, Susan Boring, First Class of Women Naval Aviators
Elizabeth Everts Greene
Lavern Fransworth, Lt. Gen. Stayce Harris
and Mary Reid.
2018
In September Bonnie Tiburzi Caputo
1973, the first Army female entered the Officers Kathleen Fox
Brig. Gen. Linda K. McTague
Rotary Wing Aviation Course at the U.S. Army
Aviation Center in Fort Rucker, Alabama, result- 2019
Leanne Caret
ing in Lieutenant Sally Murphy receiving her Mary Golda Ross
wings on June 4, 1974. First Women of
U.S. Coast Guard Aviation
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