Inspirational Women to Keynote Virtual Aviation Event

Women in Aviation International unveiled its speakers scheduled for the virtual 32nd Annual International Women in Aviation Conference, March 11-12, 2021.

“Although we are disappointed that we can’t meet in person, this virtual conference has allowed us to assemble a dynamic group of keynotes from all over the world,” Allison McKay, WAI CEO says. “We are excited that our virtual two-day gathering will enable more of our members to take advantage of the inspiring content, educational opportunities, and networking events.”

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The 2021 roster of speakers includes: Aysha Alhameli, first female pilot in the United Arab Emirates; Montserrat Barriga, European Regions Airline Association director general; Hélène Gagnon, CAE senior vice president, public affairs, global communications & corporate social responsibility; Kristin Robertson, Boeing Defense, Space & Security vice president and general manager of Autonomous Systems; U.S. Coast Guard’s first African American female pilots – Lt. Cdr. Jeanine Menze, Lt. Cdr. La’Shanda Holmes, Lt. Cdr. Chanel Lee, Lt. Cdr. Angel Hughes, and Lt. Ronaqua Russell; and Dr. Heather Wilson, University of Texas at El Paso president & former Secretary of the U.S. Air Force.

A virtual Girls in Aviation Day will take place on Saturday, March 13, 2021, where girls ages 8-17 will be introduced to the career and lifestyle possibilities available in aviation. The female leaders of the U.S. Thunderbirds will share their stories with attendees, and a NASA astronaut will also make an appearance.