Leading Ladies Of… Aerospace
2024 Annual SummitÂ
[and Careers Fair] –Â
VIRTUAL | 3rd October 2024 | #leadingladiesof
2024 Theme: Harnessing The Power Of The Workforce
You joined us at our 5th Annual Aerospace Summit, which was packed with role models, actionable advice, and the opportunity to make meaningful connections. Our virtual format enabled this community to be affordable and accessible to everyone, and it was attended by 700+ women and allies every year.
Our 2024 event featured a diverse lineup of speakers from various segments in the aerospace sector, including OEMs, Airlines, Suppliers, Business Aviation, Defense, Advanced Air Mobility, and Commercial. From individual contributors to the C-suite of major companies, attendees heard from women and allies who had broken glass ceilings and were helping others to do the same.
Hours of Learning & Networking
Amazing Speakers
Sessions
Companies
20+ Speakers Include
Ann Ardizzone
VP, Supply Chain
Alaska Airlines
Victoria Foy
President & CEO
Safran Seats
Diane Rose
President & CEO
Insitu Inc.
Kim Ernzen
Chief Operating Officer
StandardAero
Nina Tohill
Head of Innovation, Technology & Business Operations
Amazon Air
Kim Mai
Director, 737 Rate Readiness & IBT
Spirit Aerosystems
Teresa Blanco Olympio
Vice President Supply Chain Interiors/Seats/IFE
Boeing
Joe McClain
Director, Supplier Diversity and Sustainability
Eaton
Sadie Wackett
Chief Human Resource Officer
Chromalloy
Candace Johnson
Manager, Safety Strategy and Technology
American Airlines
Kristen Costello
Regulatory Affairs
Beta Technologies
Emily Mathias
Manager, DEI Learning & Inclusive Development
BAE Systems
Ashley Murphy
Marketing & Brand Manager
JetParts Engineering
Erika Armstrong
A Chick in the Cockpit Author, Airline and Business Aviation Captain
Laura Siegal
Chief Financial Officer
Integrated Polymer Solutions (IPS)
Joe McDermott
Vice President Cabin Operations & Services
Delta Air Lines
Malissa Nesmith
VP of Sales & Business Development
TIGHITCO
Sarah Bertagnolli
Chief Executive Officer
LSI
Pascale Alpha
Former Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer
CAE
Rebecca 'Becky' Ferrell
Manager, Contracts and Procurement
ABX Air
Mariana Perez-Mora
VP Equity Research, Aerospace & Defense
Bank of America
Debra Santos
Retired Boeing Executive, President of the Board of Directors
IAWA
Mindy Tran
Senior Supply Chain Manager, TechOps Sourcing
Amazon Air
Highlights from the 2023 Annual Summit
Last year, we went big with our theme, “Being Bold In Your Career,” all delivered through our new Zoom Events platform, providing new opportunities for networking and interacting with women and allies across the globe. Through our keynote and panel content, we had the opportunity to engage with thought leaders and role models who defied the odds and took daring leaps in their careers, walking away with actionable advice that impacts our success.Â