Leading Ladies Of… Aerospace
Annual Summit 2022

VIRTUAL | September 2022 | #leadingladiesof

On September 22nd 2022 we hosted our most epic summit yet! Over 700 women and allies signed up for our annual aerospace summit. The virtual world empowered us to bring together a community from over 30 countries and over 250 companies. Our speakers provided a dazzling array of role models from a variety of industry sectors and we celebrated 4 amazing individuals through our inaugural Glass Breaker Awards.

Together we will make a difference.  Together we will smash those glass ceilings. 

Hours of Learning & Networking

Amazing Speakers

Sessions

Companies

Why Attend

In nearly 30 years in aviation, I have never been surrounded by so many intelligent, smart, brave, inspiring aviation women. I feel so grateful. And so humbled by the moment. I can’t wait for the 2021 Summit!

Carolina Jones

Senior Director Business Development, Wencor Group

We had 8 women attend from Hytek Finishes. And I am not joking when I say this is the best conference I’ve been to in a decade! I was very impressed with the lineup of speakers and the quality of content.

Allison Urbas

VP Human Resources, Hytek Finishes

Attending The Leading Ladies of Aerospace Summit 2020 was incredibly inspriing. I learned to not be afraid to be a leading lady. That by coming together WE can make an IMPACT on so many lives.

Jessica Lima

Senior Customer Service Rep, Meggitt

Why Should You Get Involved?

Attract Future Talent

Women in the workforce, students & transitioning military

Leadership & Education

Delivered by aerospace female role models

Speaking Opportunities

Position yourself as a leader in the Aerospace Industry

Global Brand Recognition

Aerospace professionals from many continents

Commitment to DE&I

Make a statement to your employees and future talent

Our 2022 Speakers 

Megan Mitchell

Megan Mitchell

VP of Government Relations

Blue Origin

Gaudy Bezos-O'Connor

Gaudy Bezos-O'Connor

PM EAP Flight Demo Project

NASA

Patricia Hamrick

Patricia Hamrick

CHRO

Valence Surface Technologies

Rosemary Vassiliadis

Rosemary Vassiliadis

Director of Aviation

Clark County Department of Aviation

Wendy Sowers

Wendy Sowers

Director, Commercial Market Forecasting and Analysis

The Boeing Company

Elizabeth Seward

Elizabeth Seward

Head of Strategy, Space

BAE Systems

Bobbi Wells

Bobbi Wells

VP Safety Systems, Efficiency & Compliance

American Airlines

DK Deaderick

DK Deaderick

President

Cabin Ops Safety Risk Management

Christine Andrews

Christine Andrews

Executive - Hybrid Electric Systems

GE Aerospace

Mari Mesri

Mari Mesri

Airline Marketing Director

Airbus

Veronica Klein

Veronica Klein

Sr. Sales & Marketing Manager

Safran Electronics and Defense

Riona Armesmith

Riona Armesmith

CTO

magniX

Shaesta Waiz

Shaesta Waiz

Ambassador, Founder, Record Breaker

FAA & Dreams Soar

Katherine Bennett, CBE

Katherine Bennett, CBE

CEO

Manufacturing Catapult

Malisa Chambliss

Malisa Chambliss

CHRO

Standard Aero

Yvette Rose

Yvette Rose

Senior VP

 Cargo Airline Association

Richard Stephenson, OBE

Richard Stephenson, OBE

Chairman & Editor in Chief

AeroTime Group

Alice Bunn

Alice Bunn

CEO IMechE, Incoming President

UKSpace

Anne-Pascale Guedon

Anne-Pascale Guedon

Directrice Generale

Blade Europe

Briana Durham

Briana Durham

Director of Business Development & Programs

AJAC

Mandy Trainer

Mandy Trainer

VP - Fabrication

Spirit Aerosystems
Amy Spowart

Amy Spowart

President & CEO

National Aviation Hall Of Fame

Lindsey Gamell

Lindsey Gamell

Business Development & Program Manager

TP Aerospace
Deanna Irvin

Deanna Irvin

Director of Business Development

 DI Labs

Mariana Perez Mora

Mariana Perez Mora

VP, Equity Research A&D

Bank of America Merill Lynch

Sharon Hamilton

Sharon Hamilton

Head of Industry for Aerospace & Defense

SAP

Julie Kelley

Julie Kelley

Incoming Business Development Director, Composites

Rocket Lab
Chelsea Mclaughlin

Chelsea Mclaughlin

Sr. Director, Board Member

Sekisui Aerospace, The Lighthouse For The Blind Foundation

Agenda

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