While at Embry-Riddle, where I earned a bachelor’s and master’s degree, I learned much about commercial aviation. This was common for Aeronautical Science majors, but the business and government sectors were a mystery to me. It wasn’t until I attended…
Mental health in aviation is a critical issue affecting pilots and the entire aviation ecosystem. The high-pressure environment, long hours, irregular schedules, and extended periods away from home can cause significant stress on pilots, leading to mental health issues such…
I recently discovered a powerful statement on the UN Women website which read the following: “A single moment can spark a revolution, collective actions can transform laws, creative expression can change attitudes, and an invention can alter the course of…
The history of flight attendants can be traced back to the early days of commercial aviation. In the 1920s and 1930s, air travel was still a relatively new mode of transportation, and airlines were looking for ways to make it…
The power of a woman’s voice is immeasurable. Throughout history, women like Maya Angelou, Susan B. Anthony, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and Malala Yousafzai have used their voices to speak out against matters that impacted women and advocated for change. And…
Today, we see more initiatives than ever to make air travel safer, quicker, more efficient, and more sustainable. On the leading edge of these innovations is technology. Tech drives Urban Air Mobility, Sustainable Aviation Fuel, Artificial Intelligence, Space Operations, and…
Undoubtedly, there has been a shift across the US to make the workplace more diverse and inclusive. According to Built In, diversity in the workplace is defined as an organization that employs a diverse team of people that reflects the…
According to CNBC, women now control over $10 trillion in U.S. financial assets. By 2030, this number will rise to 30 trillion dollars. So why do several women (including me) shy away from finances? How can we better empower them?…
In her TEDx talk, Money Coach Tammy Lally described “money shame” as the deep and painful feeling of inadequacy tied to our financial situation, including bank balances, debts, possessions, and job titles. To delve into the history of money shaming,…