Leading Ladies & Allies Of…

Aerospace, Defense & Space

The Annual Virtual Summit

Our summits are designed to be affordable & accessible for everyone. The virtual event platform allows us to attract attendees from all across the globe.

Virtual | Thursday September 25th 2025

Main Summit Content: 9-1 PST / 11-3 CT / 12-4 EST/ 5-9 GMT

Networking 8-9 PT, Career Acceleration Workshops 1.30-4.30 PT

Are you looking to up-level your leadership skills while getting supported by women and allies in industry, but struggling with budget? Then take advantage of our Leading Ladies & Allies Of… Annual VIRTUAL summit!

Building on 10 successful Summits for the Aerospace, Defense, Space & Data Center industries, where we connected 1000s of women and allies, we’re welcoming all ladies and allies to our 2025 Summit. Through our work we’ve seen promotions & career pivots, expanded networks, friendships, mentorships, and – most importantly – a sense of belonging in an unsettling world, and we can’t wait to bring that to more people! 

Join us from your office desk or WFH for a day to remember – but expect the impact to continue for years to come.

You’ll walk away with:

1. Proven strategies to get noticed, get promoted, and own your impact
2. Real-world leadership tips you can use the minute you’re back at your desk
3. A powerhouse network of women and allies who’ve got your back
4. Next-level inspiration from bold, brilliant role models who’ve walked the talk

Hours of Learning & Networking

Amazing Speakers

Companies

Attendees

Why Sponsor

Attract Future Talent

Experienced leaders, individual contributors, students & transitioning military

Leadership & Education

Delivered by Industry role models

Speaking Opportunities

Position yourself as an Industry thought leader

Global Brand Recognition

In front of professionals from many continents

Commitment to Belonging

Make a statement to your employees and future talent

Event Pricing

 

Members $35
Non-members $50
VIP package 1: The Career Accelerator—Includes a 45-minute leadership or career coaching session with our founder Fiona McKay $145
VIP package 2: The Brand Booster—Includes a 45-minute branding assessment with marketing expert Mollie Jahner $110
VIP package 3: The Mastermind—Includes a 2-hour moderated mastermind to address current Inclusion & Accessibility challenges $85
Member Corporate ‘tables of 8’ $275
Non-member Corporate ‘tables of 8’ $375

 

2025 Summit Speakers 

Sarah Cooney

Sarah Cooney

VP Defense Aftermarket Americas

 

Honeywell

Sheryl Platte

Sheryl Platte

Director, Supply Chain Management

 

United Launch Alliance

Amanda Stapleton

Amanda Stapleton

Systems Engineering Director

 

Northrup Grumman

Sunita Vij

Sunita Vij

Senior Director of Supply Chain

Teledyne

Ross Sealfon

Ross Sealfon

President

 

Kaman & IPS

Beth De Young

Beth De Young

VP Marketing & Strategy

 

Safran

Nicole Cummings

Nicole Cummings

Program Manager

 

L3Harris

Kari O'Sullivan

Kari O'Sullivan

Sr. Category Sourcing Manager

Amazon Kuiper

Elizabeth Booker

Elizabeth Booker

U.S. Coast Guard Commander (Ret.) & Founder

 

Literary Aviatrix

Gina Radke

Gina Radke

Chief Executive Officer

Galley Support Innovations

Katrina Kilborn

Katrina Kilborn

Gen. Manager Space Systems Division

 

Aerojet Rocketdyne

Dana Kirchmar

Dana Kirchmar

Supply Chain Program Manager

Sierra Nevada Corporation

Greg Krekeler

Greg Krekeler

Vice President/ General Manager

 

StandardAero

Danielle Charles

Danielle Charles

Lead Aviation Maintenance Technician

 

Delta Tech Ops

Shelly Pahk

Shelly Pahk

IT Project Manager

 

Independent

Mariana Perez Mora

Mariana Perez Mora

Director

 

Bank of America

John Benscheidt

John Benscheidt

President

 

Jet Parts Engineering

Shoumi Jeyarajah

Shoumi Jeyarajah

Client Partner, Senior Director

 

Capgemini

Samantha Sheffey

Samantha Sheffey

Regional Procurement Manager

 

EATON

Diane Rothkopf

Diane Rothkopf

SVP, Acquisitions & Strategy

 

Integrated Polymer Solutions

Julie Bennett

Julie Bennett

Co-Founder

Lemonade Standers

Hannah Satchwell

Hannah Satchwell

Marketing Specialist

 

Air Transport Services Group

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