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The 32nd Annual
International Women in Aviation
Virtual Conference
©2021 Paid for by the U.S. Air Force. All rights reserved. YOUR HISTORY WILL BUILD OUR FUTURE Your perspective and experiences will make us stronger. If you have dreams of a career in aviation, the U.S. Air Force has a place for you. Whether it’s becoming a Pilot, Combat Systems Officer, Air Battle Manager or a Remotely Piloted Aircraft Pilot, you can become a professional in the world’s greatest Air Force. Come join our team, we’re waiting for you. To learn more, visit airforce.com.
W E LCO M E TO WA I 2021
We look forward to connecting with you during #WAI21.
Contents
2021 Virtual Conference Schedule
(as of February 12, 2021)
21 Conference Schedule
22 Seminars and Workshops
24 Education Sessions
Please note: All times are EST. Content will become available at the times listed below. After the conclusion Thursday, March 11
of the session, it will be available on demand to view at your own pace until Wednesday, March 31. 25 Education Sessions
Friday, March 12
W E D N E S D AY, M A R C H 10 ON DEMAND 26 Mind, Body, Spirit
8–9 p.m. WAI Chapter Reception via Zoom SESSIONS 28 Conference Sponsors
(Conference registration required/ 28 Student Conference
by invitation only) Available for the duration of
Sponsors
Sponsored by Aviation International News the conference for you to view
at your own pace! 29 WAI Board
T H U R S D AY, M A R C H 11 29 Discussion Groups
INDUSTRY BRIEFINGS 29 Coffee Connect
Education Sessions
(Available on demand to view at your own pace) View the latest schedule at 29 Meet and Greet With
www.WAI.org/ the WAI Board
8:30–10:30 a.m. Exhibit Hall Hours
Sponsored by FedEx Express industry-briefings. 29 Annual Membership Meet-
9–10 a.m. Coffee Connect SEMINARS & WORKSHOPS ing and Board of Directors
Sponsored by Piper Aircraft • Be a Mentor. Find a Mentor. Elections
9–9:30 a.m. Aerospace Educators Workshop • Cleared for Takeoff: 30 WAI Corporate Members
(Live discussion group 9:30-10 a.m.) Generating Mental Lift 32 Keynote Speakers
Sponsored by AOPA While Grounded 34 WAI Pioneer Hall of Fame
10:30 a.m.–noon General Session (Presented by NGPA 36 WAI Staff
Sponsored by The Boeing Company Women’s Committee) 36 Media Center
12:30–1:30 p.m. Lunch Hour • Plan and Host an Outstand- 37 Student Connect Forum
Sponsored by UPS ing GIAD Event
37 YoPro Connect Forum
1:30–3 p.m. Professional Development Seminar— MIND, BODY, SPIRIT 37 WAI Mentor Connect
Developing True Grit • Virtual Yoga With 37 WAI Jobs Connect
Sponsored by Michelin Aircraft Tires Eileen Simoneau 37 Industry Briefings
2–3 p.m. Annual WAI Membership Meeting • Introduction to Mindfulness 38 Authors Connect
2–4 p.m. Exhibit Hall Hours & Meditation with Lee 38 Jazz With Wings Band
Sponsored by FedEx Express Lee Papa 39 Silent Auction
3:30–5 p.m. Professional Development Seminar— • Journey on a Cloud with Lee
40 WAI Chapters
Perspective vs. Perception: Lee Papa
42 WAI Chapter Events
You Didn't Hear What I Said I Meant
Sponsored by Collins Aerospace 43 Girls in Aviation Day Reno
44 Virtual Exhibit Hall
4–5 p.m. Student Connect Forum
Sponsored by Collins Aerospace 46 WAI Conference 2022
5–6:30 p.m. WAI Chapter Leadership Workshop
Sponsored by Netflix Aviation
F R I D AY, M A R C H 12 Join the
Education Sessions
(Available on demand to view at your own pace)
conversation!
Help share the excitement of
8–9:30 a.m. How to Start a WAI Chapter attending the virtual 32nd Annual
8:30–10:30 a.m. Exhibit Hall Hours International Women in Aviation
Sponsored by FedEx Express Conference by posting, sharing,
9–10 a.m. Coffee Connect and liking on social media using
Sponsored by Alaska Airlines/Horizon Air the hashtags
9–10:30 a.m. Build Chapter Partnerships—Fundraise Like a Pro #WAI21 #IamWAI
Sponsored by Go Rentals
10:30 a.m.–noon General Session #WomeninAviation
Sponsored by CAE
12:30–1:30 p.m. Pioneer Hall of Fame Ceremony
Sponsored by MIAT College of Technology
1:30–3 p.m. Professional Development Seminar—Virtually Successful
Sponsored by Alaska Airlines/Horizon Air
2–4 p.m. Exhibit Hall Hours
Sponsored by FedEx Express
4–5 p.m. Young Professionals Connect Forum
Sponsored by Executive Jet Management
MARCH 11-12, 2021 • THE 32ND ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL WOMEN IN AVIATION CONFERENCE 21
SEMINARS AND WORKSHOPS
Cleared for
Professional Development Seminars
Takeoff: Developing True Grit
Generating Sponsored by Michelin Aircraft Tires
Mental Lift Presented by Susan Bartlett, The Boeing Company
While Grounded T H U R S D A Y , M A R C H 1 1 • 1:30–3 p.m .
Colleges, universities, and employers spend a lot of time and money trying to figure out who
will do well at their institutions or businesses. What is common among interviews with
high achievers is that it is critically important—and not at all easy—to keep going after
failure. Persistence matters. Rejection and failure may not be easy to absorb, but if you
have a rational reason to believe that what you have to offer is of value, then showing
up and trying, again and again, is a critical part of any strategy for success. Persistence
and passion are the keys to unlocking a grittier you. This session will give the attendees a
roadmap for developing true grit.
Perspective vs. Perception:
You Didn’t Hear What I Said I Meant
Sponsored by Collins Aerospace
Presented by Dr. Timothy Lewis, The Boeing Company
Presented by NGPA’s T H U R S D A Y , M A R C H 1 1 • 3:30–5 p.m.
Women’s Committee A discussion of how we communicate with individuals through the dynamic meaning of our
Panelists: Casey Fuller, dialog. Learn how the connotation of words becomes distorted through personal filters
Natascha Fuller, Reini of each person’s perception and perspective. As we communicate, the unintentional
Thijssen, Kiersten Orrick bias of each person changes their perspective of the dialog and ultimately changes the
An interactive and empow- perception of the conversation. We will discuss how to recognize and objectively assess
ering discussion highlighting a situation to identify the common bias that will help guide positive discussions with the
the importance of prioritizing intended message and results. We will learn to leverage diversity through interactive learn-
mental health and the need ing and develop tools that can be applied for success.
for minority groups to remain
connected throughout the
COVID-19 pandemic. This dis- Virtually Successful
cussion will be facilitated by Sponsored by Alaska Airlines/Horizon Air
the NGPA’s Women’s Com- Presented by Cynthia Guy and Kathleen Phillips, The Boeing Company
mittee featuring two promi- F R I D A Y , M A R C H 1 2 • 1:30–3 p.m.
nent mental health provid- What is really needed to succeed in a virtual environment? It’s more
ers sharing their knowledge than just having the right tools. It’s the ability to connect effectively
and experience navigating with others. In this session, we will focus on strengthening the inter-
self-care, neurochemical un- personal skills needed to succeed in a virtual environment. You will
derstanding, and resources become familiar with various behavioral styles, understand your com-
available. They will empha- munication filters, and explore strategies that can be used to produce
size the mental health aspect positive outcomes.
of isolation and our reliance
on virtual programming. You
won’t want to miss this ses-
sion and will learn to tackle
mental health stigma within
Aerospace Educators Workshop
the aviation community. Sponsored by AOPA
Presented by FAA AVSED Team
T H U R S D A Y , M A R C H 1 1 • 9–9:30 a.m.
(Live discussion group 9:30–10 a.m.)
With a predicted shortage of skilled employees for the growing number of aerospace jobs, it is im-
portant that we develop programs that inspire students to pursue aviation careers. Join us for a
panel discussion featuring aviation education experts who will share a simple, hands-on activity
that can be brought into the classroom to teach aviation STEM skills.
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IT International Regional
Engagement Specialist
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E D U C AT I O N S E S S I O N S
Follow your interests during WAI2021, and pick the education sessions that will help further your
Education dreams and goals. Topics include Career, Flying, History, Innovation, Maintenance/Tech Ops, Military,
Sessions and Personal Development.
These sessions will be on-demand, pre-recorded and available in the virtual platform to watch at your
Schedule: own pace. On Thursday, March 11, 15 education session videos will be released, and on Friday, March 12,
an additional 14 videos will be released. This content will be available after the conference ends through
T H U R S D AY, Wednesday, March 31.
MARCH 11
Career Summiting: One Woman’s Journey to
Thursday Career Flying Forward Together: Aviation Couples Becoming a Chief Engineer
Sponsored by UPS Building Resiliency and Promoting Progress Friday, March 12
• Flying Forward Together Thursday, March 11 Presented by Lynda Allen
• Amending the Flight Plan Moderator: Afton Brown Some 35 years of exciting aerospace work teaches the long view can
• Resumes, Interviews, and Panelists: Susie Valentin and Christopher Foote, Brandi stay fixed on the peak, but plans and actions to get there must be
and Daniel King, Jenny and Jesse Miller, Katherine Dixon agile and adaptive. Lynda will share some formative twists and turns
Follow-Up, Oh My!
and Mike Morse from her career. She will speak about lessons learned along the
• Soaring to Your Potential way––from her start as a female engineer, facing deeply ingrained
The more open and vulnerable we are about our struggles as
individuals and couples, the less of a stigma our failures and struggles stereotypes, through diverse bravery-building mid-career experi-
Thursday Flying have. Plus, the more we share our experiences through our networks, ences––and how mentors and assignments helped shape her path
Sponsored by Walmart the more empowered and stronger we become. When we gain to expanding leadership roles and responsibilities. While Lynda’s
• Pilot Talent Diversity strength as individuals, couples, and communities, our collective journey to become a chief engineer was her chosen summit, her
voice becomes louder. We then have more power to change and lessons and skills learned along the way are useful for many other
aspirational peaks.
Thursday History make progress in our industry, specifically with issues affecting
dual-flying career couples. These four couples share their struggles,
Sponsored by Textron Aviation
failures, and ultimate success stories to inspire and provide hope to Leading an Engaged and Inspired Team
• Women’s Place in Space Friday, March 12
other aviation couples.
Presented by MaryAlice Gallagher and Modina Williams
Thursday Innovation Amending the Flight Plan: Navigating Mid- For organizations to prosper and be competitive, they need to
Sponsored by Gulfstream Aerospace Career Course Changes continually improve. One of the key requirements to promoting such
Corporation Thursday, March 11 a culture is putting people first through consistent and thoughtful
• Why Stop at Earth When You Presented by Robin Kardon employee engagement. This presentation will discuss research and
Can Reach Space? What do you do when your career trajectory changes? How do you provide examples of successful organizations that have inspired and
• Becoming an Aviation change that trajectory yourself? How can you take the training and fostered an environment that encourages ownership and innovation.
The information will help your planning to reap the benefits of an
Entrepreneur experience you have in aviation and apply it in another career? This
presentation will help attendees navigate the turbulent employment engaged and inspired workforce.
landscape in aviation today.
Thursday Maintenance/ Career Opportunities in the Business and
Tech Ops Resumes, Interviews, and Follow-Up, Oh My! Corporate Aviation Industry
Sponsored by ConocoPhillips Aviation Thursday, March 11 Friday, March 12
• Airworthiness Defined Moderator: Gabrielle Palmas Moderator: Ava Shubat
• Preventive Maintenance Panelists: Sheryl Barden, Destry Jacobs, Martin Rottler Panelists: Anna Chadwick, Amanda Ferraro,
This session, organized by WAI YoPro Connect, is aimed at young Rucsandra Mihai
Business and corporate aviation offers many exciting aviation career
Thursday Military professionals and those who may need a refresher after time away
from the industry. Students may find this session educational as well. opportunities! Whatever your skills or dreams, this rewarding seg-
Aviation Our speakers—both job seekers and professional resume review- ment of the industry has a place for you. This interactive discussion
Sponsored by Gulfstream Aerospace ers—will review how to build a professional aviation resume and will feature a briefing on business and corporate aviation, industry
Corporation discuss interview do’s and don’ts from both sides. We will also share and networking resources, and each panelist’s path to her current
• Nonpilot Flying Careers in successful tools on how to follow up with mentors, job prospects, and career. These professionals will share their stories of quality of life
the Military after an interview. and work/family balance, job satisfaction, why they chose business
aviation, and their typical day on the job. Guided questions will be
Soaring to Your Potential asked to the panelist by the moderator, and then questions will be
Thursday Personal taken from panel attendees.
Thursday, March 11
Development Moderator: Sadie Perez
Sponsored by NATCA
• Show Up for Yourself
Panelists: Alyce Hood-Fleming, Deloris Martin, Flying
Ali McDermott, Raina Price
• Financial Stability in Female FAA supervisors and executives will speak about their unique Pilot Talent Diversity: Minority Barriers
Unexpected Turbulence career paths as well as the opportunities available in their specific Hindering the Majority
• Finding the Right Balance for lines of business. Thursday, March 11
You and Your Family Presented by Jacqueline Davidson
Airline Pilot Panel Industry metrics show a large gender gap in today’s pilot population.
• Checkride-itis
Friday, March 12 We will explore the responsibility industry players have in creating a
Moderator: Becky Howell more diverse pilot ecosystem by examining the current barriers for
Panelists: Nivedita Bhasin, Caitlin Bute, Evey Cormican, minorities pursuing careers in aviation. During this presentation, we
Michelle Hovey, Annie Mattos, Mary Poplawski will focus on the challenges around inspiring the next generation of
During the first half of the session, commercial airline pilots from pilots while retaining existing talent. We will share real-life experi-
various airlines talk about their experiences building time and sharing ences that limited certain groups from remaining active in their
their stories for handling job-related challenges. The second half of careers as aviatrixes, in order to analyze how we have hindered the
the session is dedicated to answering questions from WAI2021 at- growth of pilots. As we examine these barriers, we will analyze the
tendees. Topics include the transition from military to civilian/airline role diversity plays in business profitably and employee satisfaction
flying, passenger versus cargo carrier flying, corporate flying experi- to drive better outcomes. Learners will better understand––through
ences, and family issues related to an airline career. emphasizing diversity––how to be agents of change.
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Flying (continued) The Future of Electric Flight
#50FlyGirlInterviews
Thursday, March 11
Presented by Dr. Anita Sengupta Education
Friday, March 12
Presented by Lynsey Howell
The aviation sector currently represents only a small percentage of
total CO2 emissions worldwide. With ground-based transportation Sessions
Schedule
I set out on a mission to interview 50 female pilots to find out why some shifting to electric vehicles and government targets to reduce net
became successful while others quit. Is there one special thing we all emissions by 2050, aviation is also on a path toward decarbonization.
have in common? What kept her from quitting after failing her ATP Dr. Sengupta will review the aviation use case from general aviation,
checkride? What does her support system look like? Am I the only one to urban air mobility, to regional transport, based on the latest data. F R I D AY,
who struggles with imposter syndrome? Where does her confidence She will present an overview of the electric aircraft that currently
come from? I have interviewed pilots from all sectors, and it’s amazing exist from drones, to single engine airplanes, and eVTOL. She will MARCH 12
what happens when we come together to share in the vulnerabilities of explore the different technologies on the horizon that will make emis-
our struggles and our successes. sion free flight a reality.
Friday Career
Drones: Gateway Into Aviation Sponsored by UPS
Hot Topics in Aviation Law
Friday, March 12 • Airline Pilot Panel
Friday, March 12
Presented by Alan Farkas Presented by Aimee Mestre • Becoming a Chief Engineer
Aviation attorney Alan L. Farkas of SmithAmunsen Aerospace in Chi- Less than 10% of women are involved in flying. Studies are conduct- • Leading an Engaged Team
cago will discuss current legal issues of concern to our membership, ed, factors analyzed, yet even with targeted campaigns to increase • Business and Corporate
including handling calls and letters from the FAA, ramp checks, the presence of women in aviation, the numbers are slow to increase. Aviation Careers
BasicMed, aircraft registration and sales, drug testing, drug and alco- Why is this? What underlying factors are being missed that might
alter this trend? Is there a better conduit to reach into the general
hol reporting, accident reporting, formal certificate actions, remedial
training, UAS issues, and the aviation safety reporting system (aka ASRS populace and expand aviation awareness? Drones present a solution
Friday Flying
to these questions, a platform enabling the ability of the aviation
Sponsored by Walmart
or NASA reports). Alan and his colleagues at SmithAmundsen Aero-
space provide WAI’s legal benefit program to WAI members including community to overcome the intimidation factor of flight training. • #50FlyGirlInterviews
free consultation and a discount on fees if you require their services. These unmanned aerial systems are an untapped resource in creating • Hot Topics in Aviation Law
a gateway into aviation.
History Maintenance/Tech Ops
Friday History
Sponsored by Textron Aviation
Women’s Place in Space • Suff Birds
Thursday, March 11 Airworthiness Defined
Presented by Loretta Hall Thursday, March 11
In 1962, John Glenn explained all of NASA first astronauts were men Presented by Bill Russo Friday Innovation
Many can define the term airworthiness correctly, but few can tell Sponsored by Gulfstream Aerospace
because of “our social order.” But there have always been excep-
you where this definition can be found, and fewer still can explain Corporation
tions—women who inserted themselves into space exploration by
virtue of their curiosity and abilities. This presentation describes the exactly what the definition means. Considering that this term lies at • Drones
work of a selection of such women and explores how their activities the core of all regulations governing aviation maintenance and opera-
related their societies’ norms (American and Soviet/Russian) from tions, it is vital that we work together to spread awareness so that Friday Maintenance/
the number of inadvertent regulatory infractions occurring on a daily
the 1930s through the early 21st century. The presentation also
summarizes how spaceflight affects men and women in both similar basis across the country can be reduced. Tech Ops
Sponsored by
and dissimilar ways.
ConocoPhillips Aviation
Preventive Maintenance: What Can an
Owner Do? • Being One of the Few
Suff Birds: The Aviation Arm of the Suffrage
Army Thursday, March 11
Friday, March 12 Moderator: Bill Russo Friday Military
Presented by Terri Wesemann Panelists: Lynn Ashland, Tamara Griffith Sponsored by Gulfstream Aerospace
Aeroplanes moved the suffrage battle beyond the boundary of earth Many aircraft owners take pride in performing as much work on their Corporation
and into the limitless sky. From 1909 to 1919, the suffrage movement own aircraft as possible, but all too often these repairs and modifica- • Women in Combat Operations
used unprecedented tactics by combining the first aviatrixes and tions do not fall into the category of preventive maintenance. This • Military Women in Space
society’s infatuation with flight with their own publicity stunts, which panel discussion will define preventive maintenance and will rely on
our industry expertise to provide anecdotal examples of the types of
elevated their message, reached a larger audience, and helped win
the vote for women in 1919. Suff Birds, as the media nicknamed them, work that aircraft owners can and can’t do to their aircraft. Friday Personal
risked their lives for a cause they believed in and, at the same time, Development
showed women not only deserved the right to vote, but also deserved Being One of the Few—Only Female on the Sponsored by NATCA
the right to fly. Maintenance Crew • Brain Power
Friday, March 12 • Your Authentic Presence
Innovation Moderator: Cindy Rodina
Panelists: Lynette Ashland, Shannon Kniceley, Hayley Myroup
• Everyone Communicates;
Few Connect
Why Stop at Earth When You Can Reach Space? A&P school is challenging for women pursuing this career. With
Thursday, March 11 school completed, the next chapter of life is at hand. All excited
Moderators: Kayleigh Bowers, Laura Doyle, for a new career, the challenges begin. If someone says or does
Heidi Moore something that makes you feel uncomfortable, how do you handle
Panelists: Lynda Allen, Dawn Beyer, Kristine Farley, it? Who do you talk to? What happens if you speak up? Attend our
Carolyn Overmeyer, Sallyann Sechrist, Robin Yeman panel discussion with seasoned female technicians from different
You are invited to hear personal stories and lessons learned from facets of aviation. Many have been in similar situations; how did
technical leaders, fellows, and chief engineers with unique and they handle it? Share your experiences, and learn from each other.
inspiring career paths that traverse engineering realms of aerospace, We are in this together!
chemical, mechanical, software, systems, and everything in between.
You will also learn about the importance of innovation and putting a
defense mission first as we use software and transform a hardware
company to think digitally and create value. What does it look like to
leverage commonality to create spacecraft and missiles of the future?
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E D U C AT I O N S E S S I O N S
Military Finding the Right Balance for You and Your
Mind, Body, Nonpilot Flying Careers in the Military
Family
Thursday, March 11
and Spirit Thursday, March 11
Moderator: Stephanie Lucas
Moderator: Kandy Bernskoetter
Panelists: Sara Baer, Mollie Osborn, Kaori Paris,
Panelists: Tracie Garcia, Karen Moore, Emily O’Neil, Brenda Catherine Rainey
Virtual Yoga Rodriguez, Randi Vannyhuis, Alyssa Wilson With an increasing female interest in STEM-based education, more
On demand This session will explore the many nonpilot aircrew positions in the women are entering a male-dominated industry where they face
Sponsored by ConocoPhillips Global military for both officers and enlisted ranks. Panel members will unique personal challenges. Women, generally the primary family
Aviation represent many of these career specialties and share their experi- caretakers, must find ways to juggle parental duties and manage a
ences and insight. Emphasis will be placed on how to enter and household while simultaneously dealing with opinions that make
Class will be led by Eileen qualify for these positions, what the missions entail, and how that them feel like they are choosing a career over family. This often leads
Simoneau with Chart it All and career will progress. to choices that stall or end career advancement. Hear how four
is appropriate for all skill levels. women in different phases of their careers have adapted the tradi-
Women in Combat Operations tional family roles of mother, wife, and caregiver to strike a healthy
Beginners are welcome! work-home balance that is right for them and their families.
Friday, March 12
Moderator: Samantha Weeks
Panelists: Christine Durham, Kimberly Hoffman, Checkride-itis: How to Overcome Fear &
Natasha Ryan, Courtney Vidt Anxiety
Join us for this very popular education session. Meet women from Thursday, March 11
all military services representing fighters, bombers, and attack, Presented by Dr. Janette McMurtrie
rotary-wing, and drone aircraft. They will share their real-world Acquire tools to strengthen confidence and lower anxiety when
combat experiences during this panel discussion. Learn about the it comes to checkrides. Gain insight to the stressors of aviation,
issues they face, including training, aircraft capabilities, mission pilot personality, and how fear and anxiety affect our mental status
planning, command and control, mission execution, as well as family preparing for a checkride. With increased knowledge, pilots can
and social issues. potentially control the stress and manage the negative effects leading
to checkride-itis. This session is expected to be an educational aid for
Military Women in Space—Then & Now pilots and future aviators by providing an insight into preparing for a
Friday, March 12 checkride, aviation stressors, negative talk versus positive talk, and
Moderator: Peggy Carnahan how to have a successful checkride.
Panelists: Anna Gunn-Golkin, Susan Helms, Laura Radley
In 1993, then-U.S. Air Force Maj. Susan Helms became the first Brain Power: Improve Your Performance as
military woman in space. After five space missions, including a tour a Student, Decision-Maker, and Leader
Mindfulness & on the International Space Station and a record-setting space walk, Friday, March 12
she left NASA and returned to the Air Force to assist in incorporating Presented by Stacey Jackson
Meditation space into support for the warfighter. Since then, the U.S. Air Force The human brain is powerful, yet fallible. It is subject to many percep-
Available only on Thursday, Space Command has now evolved into the U.S. Space Force. This tion errors and processing barriers that can result in subpar, and even
March 11, and Friday, March 12 panel explores now-retired Lt. Gen. Helms’s experiences to illustrate dangerous, human decisions or actions. Improving these aspects of
the roots of military women in space and connects the experiences of human performance begins with an understanding of how the brain
Join Lee Papa for two current members of the U.S. Space Force to examine the many oppor- perceives, processes, and evaluates information, and the associated
sessions of Mindfulness & tunities for women to serve in the U.S. Space Force. situations where errors are common. Learning preventive and mitiga-
Meditation including an tion strategies allows aviation and aerospace students as well as
introduction and Journey Personal Development professionals to improve their ability to accurately process informa-
tion, evaluate their situations, make timely and accurate decisions,
on a Cloud. Show Up for Yourself effectively communicate, and become better students and leaders.
Thursday, March 11
Presented by Ashley Alexandra Recchione Elevating Your Authentic Presence,
The session is geared toward learning how to leverage your authentic Communication, and Influence
self to achieve success––not just in your profession but also in your Friday, March 12
personal life. Understanding how to use the three traits of patience, Presented by Stephanie Goetz
discipline, and tenacity, we will review examples of leaders who have The way you communicate and how you are perceived have a much
been able to turn challenges into opportunities, allowing the audi- bigger impact than you think. These are valuable skills that anyone
ence to reframe their perceptions. Learn how to set the bar higher by can refine and master with proper training. You will learn the best
removing barriers, turning what if into why not. techniques for excellent communication and influential presence
from award-winning communication and presence expert and pilot
Financial Stability in Unexpected Stephanie Goetz of Goetz Communications. Stephanie coaches
Turbulence C-suite leaders, pilots, and executives at Fortune 500 companies on
Thursday, March 11 how to be more dynamic, influential, and impactful in their interac-
Moderator: Kat Schraeder tions. You will learn the skills of embracing authenticity and finding
Panelists: Taylor Brown, Kristi Cherry, Michelle Yates the confidence to communicate with gravitas, and learn the keys to
The world has seen many challenges and changes as a result of CO- having lasting influence.
VID-19 that are likely to affect us for years to come. This is especially
true for many of us financially, due to turbulence in the aviation Everyone Communicates; Few Connect
industry and economy at large. Join our panel of aviation and finance Friday, March 12
experts to find out how you can protect yourself during uncertain Presented by Sondra Radcliffe
times, how to set yourself up for success in the future, and what According to Harvard Business Review, the number one criterion
they’ve learned from past events to weather the storm in any finan- for advancement and promotion is the ability to communicate
cial environment. While we can’t predict the future, this session can effectively. If you want to succeed, you must learn how to connect
help you feel more informed and prepared for whatever comes next. with people. And while it may seem like some people are just born
with it, the fact is anyone can learn how to make every communica-
tion an opportunity for a powerful connection. You can learn how to
identify with people and relate to others in a way that increases your
influence with them. To be a successful leader, you need to learn to
communicate in a way that connects with others.
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WA I 2021 CO N F E R E N CE S P O N S O R S
Thank You Thank You for the Support,
Sponsors for Generous WAI2021 Sponsors!
Investing in (as of February 12, 2021)
Our Student
Members! PRESENTING
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Each year WAI members are
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a student experience the United Airlines
fantastic networking and
educational opportunities of PREMIER
the conference by electing to
sponsor a student registration.
Airbus Americas
Your financial support is EAA
helping to create the future Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation
aviation/aerospace workforce. JSX
NetJets/NJASAP
UPS
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Collins Aerospace
ConocoPhillips Global Aviation
FedEx Express
General Atomics
Lockheed Martin
MIAT College of Technology
NATCA
Solairus Aviation
Textron Aviation
U.S. Customs & Border Protection
Walmart
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T HUR S DAY M A RC H 11
Don’t Miss 10:30 a.m.–noon
Your Chance
to Be
Inspired
T H U R S D AY,
M A RC H 11
Thursday
General Session Kristin Robertson Aysha Alhameli
Sponsored by Boeing Vice President and General ICAO Council UAE Representative
The Boeing Company Manager of Autonomous Systems
Kristin Robertson Capt. Aysha Alhameli is the first female pilot in
Aysha Alhameli Kristin Robertson is vice president and gener- the United Arab Emirates and UAE representa-
al manager of Autonomous Systems, a division tive to the ICAO Council since 2009.
Thursday within Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) She has a long track record in civil aviation.
Lunch Hour that focuses on autonomous technologies, intel- Aysha started her career as a commercial pilot
Sponsored by UPS ligence capabilities, and networking solutions and then joined the UAE Civil Aviation Author-
U.S. Coast Guard from seabed to space. ity as a senior officer regulations and accident
Cdr. Jeanine Menze She joined the company in 1994, and has held investigation. She established the Air Transport
various leadership positions including vice presi- Department and was the chief negotiator of the
Lt. Cdr. La’Shanda Holmes
dent of Tiltrotor programs and Bell Boeing V-22 UAE, where she led more than 80 bilateral air
Lt. Cdr. Angel Hughes program director, and most recently vice presi- services negotiations.
Lt. Cdr. Chanel Lee dent of engineering and chief engineer for BDS Aysha was the first female to run for ICAO
Lt. Ronqua Russell Strike, Surveillance and Mobility. Council president in 2019.
F R I D AY,
MARCH 12 THUR SDAY LUNCH HOUR
12:30–1:30 p.m.
Friday
General Session ‘Fab Five’ U.S. Coast Guard female pilots
Sponsored by CAE Currently the only African American female aviators in the U.S. Coast Guard—the Fab Five—
Hélène Gagnon will share their experiences during a lunchtime panel discussion with moderator Allison McKay,
WAI CEO. Meet Cdr. Jeanine Menze, Lt. Cdr. La’Shanda Holmes, Lt. Cdr. Chanel Lee, Lt. Cdr. Angel
Dr. Heather Wilson
Hughes, and Lt. Ronaqua Russell and learn how they are serving their country as Coast Guard pilots
Montserrat Barriga while remaining an inspiration to themselves and to others. They will also highlight the newest avi-
ator to this team—LTJG Jordyn Tolefree.
S AT U R D AY, While each pilot has her own unique story of accomplishments, Cdr. Menze is the Coast Guard’s
MARCH 13 first black female aviator and currently flies the C-130; Lt. Cdr. Holmes is the Coast Guard’s first black
Female leaders of female helicopter pilot
and flies the H-65; Lt.
the U.S. Air Force
Cdr. Lee is also a heli-
Thunderbirds copter pilot flying the
H-60; Lt. Cdr. Hughes
serves as an aircraft
commander and in-
structor pilot on the
C-144; and Lt. Russell
received the Air Medal
for her heroic efforts
during hurricanes Har-
vey, Maria, and Irma
and flies the C-144.
32 THE 32ND ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL WOMEN IN AVIATION CONFERENCE • MARCH 11-12, 2021GENER AL SESSION SPEAKERS
FRIDAY MARCH 12
10:30 a.m.–noon Thank You!
Virtual Auditorium
Sponsored by
United Airlines
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Hélène Gagnon Montserrat Barriga Exhibit Hall
CAE Senior Vice President, Public Affairs, ERA Director General Sponsored by FedEx Express
Global Communications, and Corporate
Social Responsibility Montserrat Barriga has led the trade association Thursday General Session
Sponsored by Boeing
European Regions Airline Association (ERA) since
Since 2015, Hélène Gagnon has managed CAE’s November 2017 as director general. Thursday Lunch Hour
brand and reputation including public affairs, Under her leadership, ERA—representing more Sponsored by UPS
web and social media presence, and corpo- than 60 airlines and 150 associate members, in- Friday General Session
rate events, as well as issues and crisis man- cluding manufacturers, airports, suppliers, and Sponsored by CAE
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public affairs, global communications, and cor- members to represent their interests before Eu- Ceremony
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T H U R S D AY,
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9–10 a.m.
Dr. Heather Wilson Sponsored by Piper Aircraft
Former Secretary of the U.S. Air Force
Dr. Heather Wilson became the 11th president Active in community and national affairs,
F R I D AY,
of The University of Texas at El Paso in 2019 af- Dr. Wilson is a member of the National Sci- MARCH 12
ter serving as secretary of the United States Air ence Board, which oversees the National Sci- Coffee Connect
Force. She is the former president of the South ence Foundation, and she chairs the Wom- 9–10 a.m.
Dakota School of Mines & Technology, and she en in Aviation Advisory Board of the Federal Sponsored by Alaska Airlines/
represented New Mexico in the U.S. Congress Aviation Administration (FAA). She has also Horizon Air
for 10 years. Dr. Wilson has also worked in the served on several corporate, nonprofit, and
private sector, serving as a senior adviser to de- advisory boards.
fense and scientific industry.
Learn more and read full bios at
www.WAI.org/keynote-speakers.
MARCH 11-12, 2021 • THE 32ND ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL WOMEN IN AVIATION CONFERENCE 33WA I PI O N EER H A L L O F FA M E
Joan-Robinson Berry Retired Maj. Gen. Carol Timmons
Previous
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 Joan Robinson-Berry retired as vice president Retired Maj. Gen. Carol Timmons was the first
Olive Ann Beech
Mary Feik and chief engineer for Boeing Global Services woman to lead the Delaware National Guard
Evelyn Bryan Johnson in June 2020. Her accomplishments are numer- and was the adjutant general from 2017 to
Jessie Woods
ous in the field of aerospace during her 33-year 2019. Carol was responsible for the mission
1995
Bessie Coleman career that has broken barriers and elevated readiness of all
Eileen Collins
Wally Funk the industry. Joan’s trailblazing began early— Delaware Nation-
Jean Ross Howard
Nadine Jeppesen
she was the first al Guard units to
African American include more than
1996
Lorna DeBlicquy from her child- 1,500 soldiers and
Audrey Poberezny hood neighbor- 1,100 airmen for
Fellow Lady Astronaut Trainees
Sheila Widnall hood to graduate both federal and
1997 from college with state missions.
Amelia Earhart
Betty Skelton an engineering Beginning her
Patty Wagstaff
Navy Women Navigators (WAVES)
degree. Joan was military career in
the first female 1977, Carol was an
1998
Loretta Jones engineering grad- enlisted member
Harriet Quimby uate at California of the Delaware
Jacqueline L. Smith
The Whirly-Girls Inc. State Polytechnic Air National Guard, and was the first female air
1999 University, Pomona, and the first African Amer- policeman for the 166th Airlift Wing. She lat-
Arlene Elliott
Gloria Heath ican program manager at McDonnell Douglas. er transferred to the Army National Guard and
Anne Morrow Lindbergh
June D. Maule
At the Boeing Com- earned her commission in 1980, followed by
pany, she was the her Army and Air Force pilot wings. Carol ac-
2000
Katherine Cheung first African Ameri- crued more than 5,200 flight hours in C-130 and
Jerrie Cobb can on the Boeing C-141 military cargo aircraft and the UH-1 Huey
Marion P. Jayne
Louise McPhetridge Thaden Engineering Pro-
2001 cess Council, the
Mary Barr
Ann Baumgartner Carl first Boeing Fellow
Elizabeth (Betty) Pfister
Elinor Smith
to the African Sci-
entific Institute,
2002
Soviet Air Women of WWII and the first Afri-
Fiorenza de Bernardi can American vice
Julie Clark
Doris Lockness president on the
Blanche Stuart Scott
Shared Services Leadership Team.
2003
100 Most Influential Women
in Aviation and Aerospace
2004
Rosella Bjornson
Ann Lewis Cooper
Arlene B. Feldman
Nelda K. Lee
Dorothy Swain Lewis
2005 helicopter, including more than 400 combat
Sandra L. Anderson
Anne Bridge Baddour flight hours. Carol died at age 62 on August 2,
Colleen C. Barrett
Barbara Erickson London
2020, and will be remembered fondly as a life-
Florene Miller Watson time member and supporter of Women in Avia-
tion International, as well as the epitome of a
public servant.
34 THE 32ND ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL WOMEN IN AVIATION CONFERENCE • MARCH 11-12, 2021U.S. Marine Corps’
First Class of Women Aviators 2006
Fran Bera
Jeanne Holm
Galina Korchuganova
Betty Mullis
Betty Jane Williams
2007
Deanna Brasseur
Iris Cummings Critchell
Marie Marvingt
2008
Nancy Harkness Love
Nicole Malachowski
Jeanne Woodfin Geraldine (Jerrie) Mock
Margaret Ringenberg
U.S. Marine Corps’ First Class of Women Avia- Air Transport Auxiliary
tors is a group of 10 trailblazers who represent During the 1970s, these women displayed 2009
the first women to go through pilot and naval the pioneering spirit, persistence, and courage Jacqueline Cochran
Patricia Malone
flight officer training in the U.S. Marine Corps. to earn their place in U.S. Army aviation. Their Ruth Nichols
Dawn Seymour
Marine women tenacity and determination to overcome obsta- Anna Timofeyeva-Yegorova
were allowed to cles helped immeasurably in gaining success- 2010
fly in 1993 after ful acceptance Trish Beckman
Vice Adm. Vivien Crea
the repeal of the and integration of Suzanna Darcy-Hennemann
combat exclu- women into U.S. Alice du Pont Mills
Kathryn (Kathy) Sullivan
sion law. These Army aviation.
2011
10 women served These 10 wom- Dr. Peggy Chabrian
L. Tammy Duckworth
their country with en sacrificed po- Maj. Gen. Susan J. Helms
pride and deter- tential success Hazel Ying Lee
Mary Ann Martin Wyall
mination during of proven career
Christine Westrich 2012
multiple deploy- paths in other First Women’s National
ments in both active and reserve assignments. specialities to ac- Air Derby Pilots
Bernice (Bee) Falk Haydu
These pioneering women include Lt. Col. Sar- cept the risk of Elizabeth (Elsie) MacGill
Mary Magdalene (Maggie) Maga
ah “Dimes” Deal, Lt. Col. Traci “Powder” Hoff- a new and ex-
man, Capt. Susan “Xena” Jenkins, Maj. Me- tremely challeng- Alison Thompson 2013
Lt. Col. Karen Fuller Brannen
linda “Tink” Rizer Gould, Col. Alison “Rocky” ing road filled with Mary Frances Silitch
WAI Founding Board Members
Thompson, Maj. Donna “Gidget” Hesterman, countless obsta-
2014
Col. Karen Fuller “Stump” Brannen, Capt. cles. None of these Dr. Nancy J. Currie
Jeanne “Xena” Woodfin, Maj. Keri “NAG” Ber- women had the Beryl Markham
Dr. Sally K. Ride
man, Maj. Christine “Mulan” Westrich. benefit of being Sheila Scott
The next year, five women entered the War- assigned with oth- 2015
Priscilla (Pat) Blum
rant Officer Aviation Program at the same lo- er female aviators Phoebe Omlie
cation. These women followed the same aca- providing support, Deanie and Nancy Parrish
demic, flight, and physical training programs as encouragement, 2016
Amy Johnson
the men. or advice. Brenda E. Robinson
Gen. Janet C. Wolfenbarger
UPT Class 77-08
Traci Hoffman
2017
First Class of Women Naval Aviators
Elizabeth Everts Greene
Lt. Gen. Stayce Harris
2018
Bonnie Tiburzi Caputo
Kathleen Fox
Brig. Gen. Linda K. McTague
Susan Jenkins Sarah Deal
2019
Leanne Caret
Mary Golda Ross
First Women of
U.S. Coast Guard Aviation
2020
Maj. Gen. Jeannie Leavitt
Patty Wagner
U.S. Army’s First Women Rotary
Wing Aviators
Sarah Deal May and Karen Brannen Melinda Gould
MARCH 11-12, 2021 • THE 32ND ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL WOMEN IN AVIATION CONFERENCE 35WA I S TA F F
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