The 2021 event features education sessions, networking, and keynote speakers.
The first virtual Women in Aviation Conference takes place in March to replace the event planned for Reno, Nevada, this spring.
Women in Aviation International
Last year brought a number of transitions to Women in Aviation Internationalânamely the passing of the leadership baton from founder Dr. Peggy Chabrian to new CEO Allison McKayâbut the last ânormalâ event that many folks in the aviation industry attended was the organizationâs annual conference in Orlando, Florida, at the Disney Coronado Springs Resort. For 2021, WAI decided a couple of months ago that an in-person event wasnât the right choice for its team and constituents, so it focused in on planning a virtual event.
The Induction Ceremony Will Take Place On March 12, 2021
WAI has selected the 2021 inductees for its International Pioneer Hall of Fame. These women will be honored during the Virtual 32nd Annual International Women in Aviation Conference, which will be held March 11-12, 2021. The induction ceremony will take place on Friday, March 12, 2021.
The 2021 Pioneer Hall of Fame inductees are:
Joan Robinson-Berry recently retired as vice president and chief engineer for Boeing Global Services. Her accomplishments are numerous in the field of aerospace during her 33-year career that has broken barriers and elevated the industry. Joan’s trailblazing began early – she was the first African American from her childhood neighborhood to graduate from college with an engineering degree. Joan was the first female engineering graduate at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, and the first African American program manager at McDonnell Douglas. At the Boeing Company, she was the first
The Induction Ceremony Will Take Place On March 12, 2021
WAI has selected the 2021 inductees for its International Pioneer Hall of Fame. These women will be honored during the Virtual 32nd Annual International Women in Aviation Conference, which will be held March 11-12, 2021. The induction ceremony will take place on Friday, March 12, 2021.
The 2021 Pioneer Hall of Fame inductees are:
Joan Robinson-Berry recently retired as vice president and chief engineer for Boeing Global Services. Her accomplishments are numerous in the field of aerospace during her 33-year career that has broken barriers and elevated the industry. Joan’s trailblazing began early – she was the first African American from her childhood neighborhood to graduate from college with an engineering degree. Joan was the first female engineering graduate at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, and the first African American program manager at McDonnell Douglas. At the Boeing Company, she was the first
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