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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4 Contents 7:45 a.m.-5 p.m. TOUR: Kennedy Space Center Tour Convention Center Porte Cochere Conference Schedule (ticket required, lunch not included) 23 Registration Open Sponsored by American Airlines 24 Seminars and Workshops 3-6 p.m. Veracruz C Yoga, Mindfulness, Zumba 6:30-7:30 p.m. WAI Chapter Reception Sponsored by Envoy Air Fiesta 6 24 (ticket required/by invitation only) 26 Education Sessions Friday, March 6 THURSDAY, MARCH 5 30 Education Sessions Saturday, March 7 Yoga Class 7-8 a.m. Fiesta 9 Conference Sponsors 8-11 a.m. WAI Chapter Leadership Workshop Sponsored by ConocoPhillips Durango 1 32 Registration Open Sponsored by American Airlines 32 Student Conference 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Veracruz C Sponsors 7:45-11:30 a.m. TOUR: Disney’s Business Behind the Magic Convention Center Porte Cochere (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 Minute Mentoring® Sponsored by Walmart Aviation 9-10:30 a.m. 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 Annual WAI Membership Meeting 11 a.m.-noon Fiesta 6 42 Media Center Meet and Greet With the WAI Board Noon-12:30 p.m. Fiesta 6 44 Networking 101 12:50-1 p.m. Exhibits Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Veracruz Lobby for Students Exhibit Hall Open 1-5:30 p.m. 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 Jazz With Wings Hangar Dance Sponsored by Wings Financial 8-10 p.m. Monterrey 1 48 Volunteers FRIDAY, MARCH 6 48 Silent Auction 48 WAI Connect Beach Party Mindfulness Workshop 7:30-8:30 a.m. Coronado F 50 WAI Chapters 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Registration Open Sponsored by American Airlines (closed during luncheon) Veracruz C WAI Chapter Events Opening General Session Sponsored by Boeing 52 9-10:30 a.m. 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 Plan and Host an Outstanding GIAD Event 54 Girls in Aviation Day 10:45-11:45 a.m. Durango 1 Orlando Noon-1:30 p.m. Luncheon Sponsored by Amazon, Delta Air Lines, Gulfstream, UPS Coronado Ballroom Education Sessions Sponsored by Piedmont Airlines 56 Exhibit Hall 1:45-5:15 p.m. Various Locations Coronado Springs Maps 5-7 p.m. Young Professionals Forum & Reception Sponsored by Southwest Airlines Fiesta 6 58 (ticket required) 59 Information Desk 58 Tour Tickets Pickup SATURDAY, MARCH 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 Chanda Sanders Material and Process Engineer 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 THURSDAY, THURSDAY, MARCH 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 fully influence the outcome of team goals or objectives. You will develop effective “currencies” and 7-8 a.m. communication skills needed to promote partnership and engagement with teams. Fiesta 9 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!) THURSDAY, MARCH 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 A Y , Minute Mentoring® MARCH 6 Sponsored by Walmart Aviation Preregistration is required. THURSDAY, MARCH 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. FRIDAY, MARCH 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 A T U R D A Y , situation. We’ll hear from experts on sexual harassment and it’s impact in our aviation community. MARCH 7 Preregistration is required. Then, we’ll break into small groups for questions and to learn more from the individual member. 7-8 a.m. Aerospace Educators Workshop Fiesta 6 YOUR FUTURE Zumba is a dance aerobic Sponsored by Walmart Aviation • Presented by FAA AVSED Team workout that features Latin THURSDAY, MARCH 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- IS BUILT HERE 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 Join a diverse team that is united in bring a willingness to have to teach aviation STEM skills. You will also hear from VIP guest speakers in the aviation community. pushing the boundaries of imagination a blast. Join Capt. Kelly Jeffries for a one-hour and excellence. Come shape the “flight” around the world. Download the #WAI20 Conference App future with us. 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 boeing.com/careers App Store or Google Play and search for WAI Events. For other devices, including Black- Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, berry and Windows, point your mobile browser to www.Core-Apps.com/dl/wai. religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, Post, share, and like on social media using our hashtags: genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. #WomeninAviation #WAI20 #IamWAI

24 THE 31ST ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL WOMEN IN AVIATION CONFERENCE • MARCH 5-7, 2020 Chanda Sanders Material and Process Engineer

YOUR FUTURE IS BUILT HERE Join a diverse team that is united in pushing the boundaries of imagination and excellence. Come shape the future with us.

boeing.com/careers Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. FRIDAY EDUCATION SESSIONS

Sponsored by Piedmont Airlines 1:45-2:45 p.m. 3-4 p.m. YOUR CAREER IS WAITING From Imagination to Reality: WAI2020 Diversity and Inclusion Workshop: What Is Business Aviation? WAI, Let’s Do It Together! FRIDAY, Coronado C Coronado C TO TAKE FLIGHT. 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 1:45-2:45 p.m. Jessica Naor Embracing and leveraging diversity through an inclusive culture fos- We will focus on identifying the misconceptions of business aviation, ters innovation, new ideas, and broad perspectives both in under- PILOT 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- aviation and the influence a few bold women have made. Drone Out opment of next level approaches to improve female participation in Now that you have your college degree, you have a choice Coronado F the aviation industry. Be an Airline Pilot Don’t ‘Drone’ Out: Make a Difference to make: take an entry-level job or become a leader in Durango 1 Coronado F Using Scholarships and Local Resources to Get the U.S. Air Force. Right now, the Air Force is in need of Presented by Lindsey Dreiling Your Aviation Training Money and Relationships Explore the power to improve our communities through new technol- Coronado F pilots and is accepting applications for Offi cer Training 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 School. Not only will you have access to some of the most Fiesta 5 and A/P mechanic certificates does it. She will share her experience advanced aircraft in the world, but you will also have the Air Force Wings Yes, You Can Be an Airline Pilot! funding aviation training, explaining how to find, organize, and apply opportunity to lead your fellow Airmen. The Air Force Fiesta 7 Durango 1 for these scholarships. Moderated by Costas Sivyllis also provides excellent healthcare coverage and 30 days’ Dream Take Flight Panelists: Sara Baer, Jade Lubinski, Susan White Fiesta 9 Striking a Balance annual vacation with pay. 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 Learn more. Your future is waiting. 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 this balancing act. Happy, healthy headspaces are what we all strive Coronado C Money and Relationships: A Flight Plan for 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, based on their personalities. and ask questions. Aviation Marriage Fiesta 5 Perception Versus Perspective: An Aviation Marriage Military to Airline Pilot You Didn’t Hear What I Said I Meant Fiesta 5 VACATION Fiesta 7 Fiesta 5 Presented by Dr. Janette McMurtrie WITH Increasing the Number of Presented by Dr. Tim Lewis Learn the effects an aviation career can have on a marriage. Acquire PAY Women in Aviation Learn how social, political, cultural, and emotional diversities distort tools to strengthen common marital discord. Gain insight to the YEARLY Fiesta 9 communication in a global environment, and three simple steps to stressors of aviation, pilot personality, and marriage. 30 Business/Corporate Aviation overcome; includes interactive learning and take-away tools to help Monterrey 1 prevent miscommunication. Military to Airline Pilot Transition— DAYS 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 the process of each. Human Space Flight 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 WORK WITH WORK-LIFE BALANCE Visiting Greatness Ever thought about building or restoring your own aircraft? Hear Lisa the Women in Aviation International survey to identify what draws us CUTTING-EDGE 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). TECHNOLOGY 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 ©2020 Paid for by the U.S. Air Force. All rights reserved. Monterrey 1 Monterrey 1 Women Communities Moderated by Veronica Delgado Monterrey 1 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. AIM HIGH

26 THE 31ST ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL WOMEN IN AVIATION CONFERENCE • MARCH 5-7, 2020 YOUR CAREER IS WAITING TO TAKE FLIGHT. PILOT

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AIM HIGH FRIDAY EDUCATION SESSIONS

Sponsored by Piedmont Airlines 4:15-5:15 p.m. Transparency in Leadership: Sign of Weakness or Authenticity? FRIDAY, Coronado F Presented by Sarah Broaten, Julie Spencer, Pati Mosier MARCH 6 Hands-on personal development workshop uses storytelling, group discussions, and activities to take the audience on a journey of 1:45-2:45 p.m. discovering what it means to lead with transparency, what the Education Business Aviation benefits of transparent leadership are, and how they can cultivate by Category 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 Mentorship Pro Tips for Mentors and Mentees Durango 1 • Money and Relationships Moderated by Kandy Bernskoetter • From Imagination to Reality: What Is Business Aviation? Fiesta 4 Panelists: TBD • What Is Dispatch? • Using Scholarships and Local Resources to Get Perception/Perspective This panel will focus on real-life examples of women who are suc- Aviation Training cessfully balancing family obligations and enjoying a career they are Fiesta 5 • We 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 • Career Opportunities in the Business/Corporate positive synergy. Aviation Industry Dream Take Flight WAI2020 Diversity and Inclusion Workshop Fiesta 9 • • Transparency in Leadership: Sign of Weakness or Commercialization of Human Space Flight Authenticity? Mentorship Pro Tips Fiesta 4 Monterrey 1 Presented by Melanie Weber and Louis Atchison • Careers 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 ties on Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner. Hear from two engineers who • 3-4 p.m. Women in Leadership Inspiring Leadership not only helped design this spacecraft, but also plan to launch with • Diversity and Inclusion astronauts aboard. Coronado C Flying Scholarships and Local • Checkride-itis: How to Overcome Fear and Anxiety Developing True Grit General Aviation Aircraft Accident Investigation Resources for Training Fiesta 5 • Coronado F Presented by Susan Bartlett and Roshanda Ronco • From 500 Feet to FL450: Lessons Learned Along the Way Managing Cockpit Automation Striking a Balance On the other side of struggle is satisfaction and inner strength. • Durango 1 The best version of yourself is buried deep inside, and is only re- History vealed by facing challenges and developing grit. Learn that all of What Is Dispatch? Visiting Greatness: Interviews With American Fliers Fiesta 4 us are afraid sometimes, and we all feel lonely, but those feelings • 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 • Understanding How Human Factors Impact Let Your Career Take Flight Through Coaching Aviation Maintenance Fiesta 9 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 Striking a Balance Work-Life Balance velopmental feedback. Look at the concept of building beliefs and • how your beliefs about yourself influence your achievements. • Military to Airline Pilot Transition—For Helo, Durango 1 Non-Current, and Current FW Pilots Learn how to expand our belief boundaries to allow personal Women in Combat Operations Human Space Flight growth through coaching. • Fiesta 4 Developing True Grit Personal Development The Importance of Allies in the LGBTQ and • Perception 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- • The Importance of Allies in the LGBTQ and Women Communities Allies in the LGBTQ and nent women in aviation, sharing their stories and answering ques- tions highlighting how they’ve been impacted and supportive of the • Let Your Career Take Flight Through Coaching Women Communities Strategies for Work-Life Balance as an Airline Pilot Monterrey 1 LGBTQ community, which is a pillar to their success in aviation. Learn • how to be an ally to the LGBTQ, female, and minority communities. • Developing True Grit You won’t want to miss this session! • Aviation Leadership Communication: A Philosophy Change and Safety Net for Getting It Right • Wheels Up Wellness!™ • Developing Your Authentic Presence and Influential Communication

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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 SATURDAY, 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: Panelists: Judith Grigsby, Bill Russo, Lynette Ashland, Jobs for Pilots, Mechanics, and Military Transitionals— History of the WASP Laura Mancevich, Stephanie Morris, Cindy Rodina Fiesta 5 We Need You Now! Join this interactive discussion panel focusing on and understanding the Durango 1 Accident Investigation 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 Fiesta 5 how we as pilots can use it to our advantage. Careers in the Presented by Kate Landdeck, Ph.D. (See Page 66) Helicopter Industry Durango 1 Join historian Kate Landdeck as she shares the challenges and joys the Enduring Values—Education and the Pursuit women of the WASP lived through during the war and after. She will Cockpit Automation of Scholarships share rarely seen photos of the women as part of her talk. Fiesta 5 Fiesta 4 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 facturer is included, and the resulting safety improvements. Fiesta 7 To Space and Beyond Presented by Stephanie Goetz (see Page 80) Monterrey 1 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 apabilitic es, 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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32 THE 31ST ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL WOMEN IN AVIATION CONFERENCE • MARCH 5-7, 2020 Congrats, Lacey!

Republic Airways congratulates Lacey Needham, the winner of the 2020 Republic Airways “Nothing but Blue Skies” Aviator Scholarship awarded through the Women in Aviation International scholarship program.

“This award is such a blessing!” Lacey said. “To know that a company like Republic Airways wants to support me through my training as well as give back to its community is why they are a remarkable company. This scholarship is monumental in helping me achieve my dreams of being an airline pilot. I am so incredibly honored and grateful.”

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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 filmCaptain 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 Loretta Jones production team private pilot certificate, she fell in love and mar- Harriet Quimby to coordinate Air Force assistance in accurately ried the airport FBO manager, Bob Wagner. Jacqueline L. Smith The Whirly-Girls Inc. portraying female military pilots. Patty continued to fly and earned her commer- 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 F-15E Strike Eagle. 2000 Katherine Cheung She continued to Jerrie Cobb Marion P. Jayne break barriers and Louise McPhetridge Thaden became the first woman fighter 2001 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, 2020 U.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 same location. These Betty Jane Williams 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 Lieutenants: persistence, and courage to earn their place in Air Transport Auxiliary 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

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2013 Lt. Col. Karen Fuller Brannen U.S. Army’s First Women Rotary Wing Aviators Mary Frances Silitch is a group of nine female helicopter pilots who WAI Founding Board Members 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 en had a place in military aviation and blazed Sheila Scott 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 Rotary Wing Aviation Course at the U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Linda K. McTague 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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ATPFlightSchool.com/go Call or Text (650) 534-2877 VOLUNTEERS • SILENT AUCTION WAI Volunteer at WAI2020 Support the Connect Experience the conference in a unique way by Endowment Fund volunteering! It’s a great opportunity to net- The Silent Auction is online at WAI2020 and all the Beach Party work, get involved, and meet other WAI mem- proceeds go to support the WAI Endowment Fund. bers. Visit www.WAI.org/volunteers to sign-up Sponsored by NBAA, All WAI members will have the opportunity to view Republic Airways/ in advance or check in on site at the volunteer the 2020 auction items and read item details. LIFT Academy booth near registration in the Disney’s Coronado Bidding starts Thursday, February 27, at 8 a.m. EST Springs Resort. and ends Saturday, March 7, at 1 p.m. EST.. Bruce Baty Volunteer of the Year Award The Volunteer of the Year Award was established www.32auctions.com/ by Bruce Baty, co-founder of WAI, to recognize the most oustanding volunteers each year. WAI2020

1996 Laila Menker, Pat Wagner Why online? The Silent Auction is the sin- gle largest fundraiser for WAI scholarships and 1997 Ray Adams, Ruth Maestre educational projects. By allowing all members to bid on items, WAI increases the potential to raise 1998 Renee Martin-Nagle, Fred Schmidt more funds for these important programs. T H U R S D A Y , 1999 Pat Adams, Doug Henderson MARCH 5 How it works: Items are listed online at Jenna Kimberlin, Verne Wiese 6-7 p.m. 2000 www.32auctions.com/WAI2020. Members re- Cabanas Beach 2001 Debbie Harvey, Amy Laboda quest to join the auction and view the items. Enjoy the Florida This is a sign-up process. While you’ll be able to 2002 Jacque Boyd, Jerry Chabrian sunshine and sand at the view items for months prior to the conference, you’ll only be able to bid on the items during a WAI Connect Beach Party! 2003 Betty Huck, Catherine Stites Relax and visit with old 10-day period just prior to and during the con- Lewie Wiese and new friends during our 2004 ference. When the auction goes live WAI will no- tify all members, and the auction site will notify hour-long reception with 2005 Barbara Krummen, Judy Tarver beautiful views of members already enrolled. Lago Dorado. 2006 Paula Grubb, John Riedel Casual attire encour- Will items be at the conference? 2007 Master Sgt. Rodney Hage, Barb Lauer We anticipate that most items will still be avail- aged, wear your sandals or able to view at the conference, but all bidding flip flops to enjoy the sand 2008 Linda Russell, Angelita Thayer will be conducted online. in your toes. 2009 Alicia Krummen, Betty Hill, Kristin Barron What if I win and I’m not at the 2010 Ann Cooper, Charlie Cooper, EJ Waters conference? Simply pay shipping from WAI 2011 Sandy Anderson, Trish Beckman headquarters in Ohio to your location.

2012 Jonathan Grillo, Phyllis Honnor, Kathryn Klundt, Shirley Rice Is bidding anonymous? Only the auc- tion coordinators know who is bidding on what. 2013 WAI Founding Board Bonnie Kratz • As a registered bidder you’ll be notified if 2014 you’ve been outbid. 2015 Molly Martin • You can set up an auto bid. You determine how much you want to spend and the program will Doug Priestley 2016 automatically bid the minimum bid increment for 2017 James Brough, Pam Peer, Julie Seltsam, you until your maximum bid has been reached. Barbara Walters-Phillips • The bidding for an item will be extended three minutes when a bid is received within Janet Davidson 2018 three minutes to closing. There is a maximum 2019 Gabrielle Palmas 30-minute extension.

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50 THE 31ST ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL WOMEN IN AVIATION CONFERENCE • MARCH 5-7, 2020 Purdue Stars of the North Aviation High School NYC * Rose City Liberty University West Lafayette,INDIANA Minneapolis, MINNESOTA New York, NEW YORK Portland, OREGON Lynchburg, VIRGINIA Lauren Lax Jessica Belcher Evelyn Tavarez-Perez Jordan Ruemenapp Meredith Boardman [email protected] starsofthenorthwai@ [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] gmail.com Kansas State University New York City Philly Flyers * Capital Region Polytechnic Parks College of St. Louis New York, NEW YORK Philadelphia, PENNSYLVANIA Vienna, VIRGINIA Salina, KANSAS University Alice Chan Gianna Rovelli Kelly Murphy Cristina Duron Saint Louis, MISSOURI [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Christina Connell [email protected] York College/CUNY Palmetto Pride Southeastern Virginia * Air Capital City Queens, NEW YORK Charleston, Virginia Beach, VIRGINIA Wichita, KANSAS St. Louis Women With Chris Hsu SOUTH CAROLINA Audrey Kovesci Robin Laws Wings [email protected] Leslie Lane [email protected] [email protected] Saint Louis, MISSOURI [email protected] Laura Holland O’Brien Ohio University Cascade PNW Aviatrices * Bluegrass * [email protected] Athens, OHIO Great Planes Burlington, WASHINGTON Louisville, KENTUCKY Theresa Meyer Sioux Falls, SOUTH DAKOTA Rebekah Howard Crystal Korff Rocky Mountain College * [email protected] Randi Pederson [email protected] [email protected] Billings, MONTANA [email protected] Aunaya Martin Bowling Green * Central Washington EKU Flying Colonels * [email protected] Bowling Green, OHIO Memphis Belles University * Richmond, KENTUCKY Dr. Russell Mills Memphis, TENNESSEE Ellensburg, WASHINGTON Vanessa Sekic North Eastern [email protected] Robin Colwell Amber Richardson [email protected] North Carolina * bellesofficers@ AmberRichardsonJapan@ Elizabeth City, The Wright memphisbelles.org gmail.com Louisiana Tech University NORTH CAROLINA Cincinnati,OHIO Ruston, LOUISIANA Amy White Kate Dempsey Air Raiders Washington State Megan Milan acwhite585@ [email protected] Murfreesboro, TENNESSEE Seattle, WASHINGTON [email protected] students.ecsu.edu Kristy Harmison Courtney Riecan Cleveland [email protected] [email protected] Atlantic Aviators First in Flight Cleveland, OHIO New Bedford, Greensboro, Leah Hetzel Music City Four Lakes MASSACHUSETTS NORTH CAROLINA [email protected] Nashville, TENNESSEE Madison, WISCONSIN Tammie Irwin Heather Bay Sarah Pozdell Valerie Duggan Spirit of Columbus [email protected] [email protected] heather@directflightsolutions. 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Fast 40s WAI members are invited to participate Industry Partner Sponsored by in special events organized for our chapter Events JSX/JetSuite network during WAI2020. (alphabetical order by partner name) N IN AVIA ME TIO O N ® New this year: Fast 40s are W no longer in the Exhibit Hall; ALPA Coffee & Conversation they take place in FRIDAY, MARCH 6 Coronado G. 10:30-11:30 a.m. • Monterrey 1 ATP Flight School Alumni Reception A L F R I D A Y , CH C S NA A H O PT APTER TI ER RNA OF W INTE MARCH 6 OMEN IN AVIATION, FRIDAY, MARCH 6 10:45-11:25 a.m. WEDNESDAY, 6:30-9 p.m. • Coronado N Coronado G MARCH 4 How to Start a Chapter AWAM Tech Ops Social WAI Chapter FRIDAY, MARCH 6 7-11 p.m. • Monterrey 1 1:45-2:25 p.m. Reception Sponsored by Envoy Air Coronado G Boeing Employee Networking Breakfast Member Engagement 6:30-7:30 p.m. • Fiesta 6 FRIDAY, MARCH 6 and Retention T H U R S D A Y , 7-8:30 a.m. • Fiesta 6 3-3:40 p.m. MARCH 5 Boeing Employee Professional Development Coronado G THURSDAY, MARCH 5 Use the Chapter Handbook WAI Chapter Leadership Workshop 1-4 p.m. • Monterrey 1 4:15-5:25 p.m. Sponsored by ConocoPhillips Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Coronado G 8-11 a.m. • Durango 1 Alumni Networking Reception Honor the WASP FRIDAY, MARCH 6 T H U R S D A Y , 6:30-8 p.m. • Coronado R SATURDAY, MARCH 5 MARCH 7 ISA+21 Social 11-11:40 a.m. Build Chapter FRIDAY, MARCH 6 Coronado G Partnerships— 7-10 p.m. • Durango 1 Build Your Best Calendar Fundraise Like a Pro Kansas State University Alumni Luncheon Sponsored by Michelin North America 1:45-2:25 p.m. THURSDAY, MARCH 5 Workshop with Lyndse Costabile, Coronado G 12:30-2 p.m. • Fiesta 7 Online Tools & Resources president FunD Av Consulting LLC 2:30-4:00 p.m. • Durango 1 The 99s PPLI Reception FRIDAY, MARCH 6 3-3:40 p.m. F R I D A Y , Coronado G MARCH 6 5-6:30 p.m. • Acapulco Become a Successful Chapter President University of North Dakota Alumni & Plan and Host an Industry Reception Outstanding Girls in FRIDAY, MARCH 6 Aviation Day Event 6-8 p.m. • Cancun 10:45-11:45 a.m. • Durango 1 WAI International Reception THURSDAY, MARCH 5 F R I D A Y , MARCH 6 4:30-6 p.m. • Cancun How to Start a Women Military Aviators Flight Suit Social FRIDAY, MARCH 6 WAI Chapter 6-11 p.m. • Coronado C 10:45-11:45 a.m. • Coronado G

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GIRLS IN AVIATION DAY ORLANDO

SATURDAY, MARCH 7 9 a.m.-3 p.m. • Veracruz C THANK YOU! Activity Area sponsored by PSA Airlines Career Panel sponsored by JSX College Fair sponsored by Walmart Aviation Girls in Aviation Day video sponsored by FedEx Lunch Lunch sponsored by Alaska Airlines/Horizon Air Earn the WAI Aviation Fun Patch, meet women Simulators provided by Redbird Flight Simulations With Patty with careers in aviation, test your aeronautical Supplies sponsored by ALPA Wagstaff skills, and lots more! Designed for girls ages 8 to 17, Girls in Avia-

tion Day Orlando is a fun-filled day planned to Patty Wagstaff is a six- introduce aviation, or expand a growing inter- time member of the U.S. est. The girls will interact with amazing role Aerobatic Team and has models ranging from airline pilots to aircraft won the gold, silver, and mechanics to aviation industry executives. bronze medals in Olympic- They’ll learn about robotics, go on a navigation level international aero­ chart scavenger hunt, build their own styro- batic competitions. She is foam airplanes, fly a simulator, build an airport, the first woman to win the learn to use tools by making wire bracelets, title of U.S. National Aero- Activity Stations and lots more hands-on activities. batic champion and one The cost for the day is $10 (which includes of the few people to win it Fly an Aircraft Simulator lunch), and attendees must be accompanied by Redbird Flight Simulations three times. Patty, one of an adult. Chaperones and parents are invited the world’s top air show to take part in lunch for $10. Robotics Team pilots, flies thrilling, low- Volusia County Schools Preregistration is required. Register online at level aerobatic demonstra- www.WAI.org/girls-aviation-day-orlando. tions before millions of Soar With Civil Air Patrol CAP volunteers people each year. She is an inductee of the National Bernoulli’s Principle Aviation Hall of Fame and Kent State University WAI Pioneer Hall of Fame, and the recipient of numer- Talk Like a Pilot EAA ous awards for her flying. In 2013, she established Using Small Drones in STEM Education the Patty Wagstaff Aerobat- Utah State University ic School in St. Augustine, Florida, located at South- Boeing Activity Schedule The Boeing Company east Aero, the U.S. distribu- tor for the Extra Aircraft. 8-8:45 a.m. Foam Gliders Check in and registration Utah State University

9-10:15 a.m. Fun With 3D Printing Pens Career Panel Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

10:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Manufacturing Magic Activity Stations and College Fair GAMA

12:30-1:30 p.m. Build and Fly Helicopters Lunch and Guest Speaker U.S. Coast Guard

1:30-1:45 p.m. Morse Code Raffle Prizes Preflight Aviation Camp

1:45-3 p.m. Wire Bracelets and Parts Machining Exhibit Hall Scavenger Hunt AWAM

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723 Abingdon Company 125 Bemidji Aviation 607 Flight Safety 135 National Aviation Services Inc. International Academy 640 ABX Air Exhibit Hall AE Industrial 700 Bombardier 229 Frontier Airlines 335 National Flight 222 Aerospace Academy Hours Partners LP 201 FSSolutions AeroGuar d Flight 139 Breeze Airways Garmin 214 National Gay Pilots 733 608 Association Training Center 523 CAE International T H U R S D A Y , AeroStar Training Cage Marshall Gleim Aviation 625 National Geospatial 113 126 234 Intelligence Agency MARCH 5 Services Consulting GMJ Air Shuttle 714 National WASP 635 Air Cargo Carriers LLC 123 California Aeronau- GoJet Airlines 730  Exhibit Hall Ribbon Cutting tical University 227 Museum Ceremony 136 Air Force Gulfstream CAMP Systems 317 531 NetJets 138 Air Force Academy/ 735 Halldale Group 12:50-1 p.m. Air Force ROTC International Inc. 240 118 NOAA Aircraft Ops Veracruz Exhibit Hall Cape Air 809 Hawaiian Airlines Ctr/Hurricane 130 Air Force Civilian 530 Hunters Entrance Service Chart it All 435 Helic opter Associa- 110 tion International NOAA Aviation Air Force Junior Cirrus Aircraft 116 1-5:30 p.m. 140 434 Higher Orbits Weather Center ROTC/Civil Air Patrol Cochise Communi- 131 Veracruz Exhibit Hall 207 Horizon Air 336 Ohio University 134 Air Force Reserve ty College 514 IAero Airways 337 Omni Air Interna- F R I D A Y , 128 Air Force Reserve 740 College of Mission- 736 tional Office of History ary Aviation 330 IFOD-Inst of Flight MARCH 6 & Heritage Operations & 639 OSM Aviation & 205 Columb ia Flight Academy Air Line Pilots Helicopters Dispatch 10:30 a.m.-noon 419 Pan Am Internation- Association CommutAir 217 Inter national 235  1:30-5 p.m. International 613 Society of Women al Flight Academy Veracruz Exhibit Hall 510 Compass Airlines Airline Pilots Pearls With Pur- 132 Air National Guard 813 (closed for luncheon in 441 Constant Aviation Int’l Society of Air pose Foundation 605 Air Race Classic Inc. 823 Coronado Ballroom) 306 Coradi ne– Safety Investigators 837 Phoenix Air Group 617 Air Wisconsin LogTen Pro Airlines 637 Jacksonville 529 Phoenix East 219 David Clark University Aviation (PEA) SATURDAY, 126 Air Transport Inter- Company Inc. national Inc. (ATI) 712 Jet Linx Aviation 312 Piedmont Airlines MARCH 7 211 Delta Air Lines Inc. JetBlue Piper Aircraft Inc. 423 Airbus 819 822 238 Delta Private Jets JETPUBS Inc. PlaneSense Inc. 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. 516 Alaska Airlines 734 811 326 Delta State Joby Aviation Priester Aviation Veracruz Exhibit Hall 115 Allegiant Air University Com- 833 409 Allied Pilots mercial Aviation 834 JSfirm.com 141 Pro Aviation Safety 829 Specialist AFL-CIO Association Desert Jet 722 JSX/JetSuite 710 PSA Airlines 827 Alpha Eta Rho Inc. Dynamic Aviation 830 Kellstrom 411 137 Aerospace Purdue University 331 Amazon Embry- Riddle 417 622 Kent State RAA 313 American Airlines Aeronautical 439 237 University University College RavnAir Group 413 American Airlines of Aeronautics 541 Federal Credit Union 825 Empire Airlines 805 Reno Tahoe USA 628 L3 Harris Airline 106 American Flyers 215 Endeavor Air Academy 536 Republic Airways 203 Ameriflight LLC 310 Envoy Air Inc. Lewis University 304 Saint Louis Univer- 438 sity Parks College 508 AOPA 539 Executive Jet Liberty University Management 328 Shell Aviation 338 Arizona State School of 634 University Poly- 316 Experimental Air- Aeronautics 225 Silver Airways technic Campus craft Association 737 Louisian a Air 629 SkyWest Airlines Association for ExpressJet Airlines National Guard 601 513 112 Southern Illinois Women in Avia- 739 FAA Civil Aerospace 129 Lufthansa Aviation University Mamava will provide a tion Maintenance Medical Institute Training USA private pumping and 713 Southwest Airlines nursing pod at #WAI20, (AWAM) FAA Office of Civil Lynn University 826 109  124 Spartan College of located in Booth 540. 228 Atlas Air Inc. Rights College of Aeronautics and Aeronautics 322 ATP Flight School 824 FAA Office of Technology Human Resources M & H Uniforms 534 Auburn University 216 535 Spirit Airlines Aviation Center 807 FAA/Airmen DUI/ 540 Mamava Inc. Sun Country Airlines DWI Program 817  127 Aviation Academy 615 Mesa Airlines Texas Woman’s of America Falcon Aviation 728  528 801 Method Seven University Aviation Exploring Academy 835 832 Mission Aviation 401 The Boeing Company Aviation Search 501 FedEx Express Fellowship 114 611 The Ninety-Nines Inc. Group LLC 731 Flexjet Mountain Air Cargo 512 727 The Ohio State 440 Aviation Technical 729 Flight School NASA University Services (ATS) Association of 239  North America 429 National Air Traffic 117 Thomas Edison 606 AviationJewelry.com Controllers State University Association

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WAI WAI WAI Silent Members Store/ Auction Chapters Authors 101 301 701

636 Trans States 324 University of 704 Utah State 701 WAI Merchandise 212 Wings Financial Airlines North Dakota University Credit Union 101 WAI Silent Auction Transportation University of UTC | Pratt & Whitney Wings For Val 334  836  323  623 Walmart Aviation 803  Security Tennessee Aerospace Vaughn College of Foundation Administration and Defense 340  738 West Star Aviation Aeronautics and 507 Women in Corporate Travelpro UPS Airlines Technology 509 Western Michigan Aviation 218  300  University College of 339 Uber 815 US Aviation 100 WAI 2021 Aviation 724 Women Military Academy Exhibit Sales Aviators Inc. 517 United Airlines Whirly-Girls USAA WAI Membership/ 415  XOJET Inc. 223 University of 706 301  International 716 Dubuque USDA Forest Service Chapter Booth 627 638 Wiggins Airways

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Other Important Locations

Conference Registration Aerospace Educators Workshop Veracruz C Coronado F Media Center Hiring Briefings Yucatan 3 Coronado N, Coronado R Girls in Aviation Day Orlando Minute Mentoring Veracruz C Coronado C WAI Connect Beach Party Hangar Dance Cabanas Beach Monterrey 1 Professional Development Seminars Fiesta 5

58 THE 31ST ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL WOMEN IN AVIATION CONFERENCE • MARCH 5-7, 2020 Special Chapter Events Need Help? Chapter Reception The Conference Informa- tion Desk in the registra- Fiesta 6 tion area can answer all Chapter Leadership Workshop your questions. A volun- Durango 1 teer will happily assist you. Fast 40s After ht e conference, unclaimed lost and found Coronado G items will be taken to WAI Fundraising Workshop headquarters in Ohio. Durango 1 Call 937-839-4647. Plan Your GIAD Event Durango 1 Conference How to Start a Chapter Information Coronado G Mind, Body, and Spirit Desk Hours Yoga (Thursday) WEDNESDAY, Fiesta 9 MARCH 4 Tour Tickets Pickup Mindfulness Workshop (Friday) Convention Center Porte Cochere Foyer 2-6 p.m. Coronado F T U E S D A Y , T H U R S D A Y , Zumba (Saturday) MARCH 3 MARCH 5 Fiesta 6 6-7:30 p.m. 7 a.m.-6 p.m. WEDNESDAY, F R I D A Y , MARCH 4 MARCH 6 7-8 a.m. and 6-7:30 p.m. Tour Buses 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Sponsored by Aviation International News SATURDAY, T H U R S D A Y , Depart from MARCH 7 MARCH 5 Convention Center Porte Cochere 7 a.m.-5 p.m. 7-10:30 a.m.

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Reno-Sparks 32nd Annual International Convention Center Women in Aviation Reno, Nevada Conference March 11–13, 2021

WAI is headed to Reno, Nevada, and we want you to join us for WAI2021!

The 32nd Annual International Women in Aviation Conference will be held at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center, March 11–13, 2021 in Reno, Nevada. Enjoy all the amenities of the Peppermill Reno Hotel Resort as you network with aviation industry professionals and continue your career development at education sessions and professional development seminars.

Save the dates for next year’s three-day gathering for more mentoring, networking, and fun!

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