Energized
Setting goals has become an integral part of our professional and personal lives. From an early age, we are encouraged to set career, athletic and personal goals. Goals have to be both measurable and attainable; otherwise they serve no purpose. Setting personal goals is much easier than setting goals for an organization and the reason why is simple: goalsetting for an organization requires buy-in and commitment from many individuals. IAWA’s primary goal is to fulfill its mission to cultivate and advance women leaders in the aviation and aerospace industry through a global network. I am happy to report that the IAWA board, advisory board and its committees are actively engaged in many different activities to collectively further our mission. As a testament to those efforts, the word that I chose for this message is “energize,” which means to give vitality and enthusiasm to.
IAWA’s global network is expanding and energized. IAWA targeted Europe as an area of particular focus for 2022. Europe has traditionally been one of IAWA’s largest sources of members outside the United States. We have made great progress towards that goal. First, on June 10th, IAWA held its European Leadership Forum at the IATA Conference Center in Geneva, Switzerland. IAWA and IATA have a strong affiliation and IAWA is grateful for IATA’s support. Women and men from more than seven countries attended. I was honored to participate in the Forum alongside the two most recent past presidents, Bobbi Wells and Alina Nassar. On June 9th, IATA hosted a cocktail reception where many of the attendees gathered to connect in advance of the event. The Forum was amazing and kudos to Forum Chair Tina Collier and to IAWA VP of Europe and Asia, Marita Lintener, for their tireless efforts. We heard from a diverse group of speakers and panels including Willie Walsh, Director General of IATA, and Maya Ghazal, the first female Syrian refugee pilot. Focusing on the global network provides a unique perspective about how each region deals with and overcome issues that impact us all.
IAWA’s leaders are energized. On June 28 and 29th the IAWA board and advisory board met for an in-person meeting in New York City at Condon and Forsyth. During that board meeting, we heard about all the work that IAWA and its members had accomplished to date, but more importantly, we heard about what we could expect in the next 6 months. There were many accomplishments that I was both grateful and proud of, including an increase in membership (22% of which was European members), the award of an ISTAT grant to fund IAWA’s mentoring platform, and the fabulous annual conference program that is being planned by VP of Annual Conference Sheila Remes and conference chairs Jackie Gluck and Kaaren Cramer. When you get to Lisbon, please make sure you thank this trio for all the hard work they are putting forth for what promises to be a fabulous annual conference. Our newest board members Connie Avery, Karen Ellis, and MC Ernst brought new and fresh ideas to the meeting and have already accomplished a lot during their short tenure.
Reflecting on all that IAWA has planned for the remainder of 2022 and all of the initiatives that are being studied to grow and expand IAWA, I am energized. See you in Lisbon! Kathleen M. Guilfoyle President, International Aviation Womens Association |
The IAWA board and advisory board met for their summer meeting in New York City. |
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IAWA’s First President - Sharon Holahan
In anticipation of our upcoming 34th annual conference in Lisbon, Portugal, we wanted to feature an article on IAWA's first President and founding member, Sharon Holahan and her thoughts on the current state of women in aviation.
This past May, Sharon (who has recently been appointed as global head of complex claims at Global Aerospace) was awarded with the 2022 Cecile S. Hatfield, an award that is presented each year at the Embry-Riddle Aviation Law and Insurance Symposium to a deserving individual who has demonstrated career achievements that represent the highest standards and goals of the industry of aviation law or insurance practice. To continue reading click here. |
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Theme: A Way Forward - Aviation Through A Sustainability Lens
We invite you to join us in Lisbon, Portugal, November 9-11, 2022, as we explore and learn about what is coming in the world of aviation and sustainability, and how IAWA members can help champion A Way Forward.
As we move out of two years of disruption and uncertainty, a new opportunity awaits aviation. In the near future, there will be an introduction of rules in finance, governance and policy, where the core focus will be on ensuring companies and countries create a better future together. These new rules will empower diversity and inclusion, as well as the health and safety of employees, customers and communities. Advanced thinking and planning will give the aviation industry the opportunity to continue to provide the world with connection to friends, family, cultures and commerce, all while improving our footprint on the planet.
Registration for the 34th Annual Conference is now open! Register Here!
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Connect with IAWA on Instagram! |
IAWA recently launched their new Instagram page! Be sure to follow us @IAWA_inspire. Get interactive! Don't forget to comment and hit the like button! |
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Put Yourself on the To-Do List – The Importance of Work-Life Balance |
With the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, women and men had to make huge adjustments to accommodate managing from home school, work, and family. As we emerge from the pandemic, life is going back to what feels and looks familiar, but the risks of burnout and the difficulties navigating a hybrid environment remain an issue for employees and managers. At the same time, many of us had the time and the space throughout the pandemic to reassess our work-life trade-offs. So, we’re coming back to the office with a very different mindset.
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Career Growth Series Q2 Recap
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On July 21st, IAWA presented the second webinar of their Career Growth Series entitled “Step Into Your Power: Career Portfolios”. This event featured speakers Christine Yasaitis, Michelle Bossart, and Selenita Jimenez Williamson who discussed getting organized, terminology and a few tips for thinking through your "career portfolios" and "leave-behinds". For those who were unable to attend the event, the event recording is now available in our IAWA Member Portal under, "Videos''. You may need to log into your IAWA account to access this video.
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Save the date for the next webinar in our Career Growth Series on October 13!
The topic will be empowering your business decisions with numbers. Why understanding your financials can impact the decisions that you make and enhance your leadership. Three members with diverse background will speak about how their understanding of numbers enabled them to make impactful decisions that empowered their teams. Look for registration to open soon for this informative virtual event! |
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Annual Meeting Promo Virtual Background
Promote IAWA's upcoming 34th Annual Conference in Lisbon, Portugal with this virtual background. Use this background in all of your virtual meetings, Zoom, Google Meet, to showcase the beautiful location of our annual conference.
To download this photo, please click here, then hit the three vertical dots in the upper right corner). |
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IAWA recently launched a new section on their website for Career Growth and Development. This member-only section focuses on developing the skills and experiences that enable all of us to invest and reinvest in our careers. Topics will focus on IAWA 101 - Becoming Engaged; Career Development; Finance/Business Acumen; and Staying Healthy with curated content delivered through webinars and reinforced through proprietary podcasts highlighting members’ experiences, member led book reviews, and engaging reports. Log into the website today and learn more!
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| Women Who Fly Cargo
Date: August 26th Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Location: Virtual |
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| Washington D.C. Happy Hour Date: September 8th Time: 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Location: 750 15th Street, NW
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| London Autumn Connect Date: September 15th
Time: 17:30 GMT - 20:30 GMT Location: Limin' Beach Club, Gabriel's Wharf, 56 Upper Ground |
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| IAWA Connect @ the 41st Session of the ICAO Assembly Date: October 3rd Location: Montreal
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The IAWA Mentoring Program is powered by IAWA members who serve as Mentors and is facilitated by a software platform (Qooper) that is utilized by Fortune 1000 companies (Google and Merck), universities (Brown University), and associations (Venture for America.) By choosing the Qooper platform to facilitate the administration of the program, IAWA is making a tangible investment in strengthening the experiences of our Members to achieve the Mission and Goals of the program. The mentoring program recently received a $7,300 grant from the International Society of Transport Aircraft Trading (ISTAT) Foundation which will be used to support the Qooper platform.
Interested in being involved in this exciting and interactive program? Click here to go to our website which will answer your questions and offer you the opportunity to sign up to be a mentor or mentee.
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Congratulations!
IAWA recognizes the accomplishments of our members - |
Member Highlight
The accomplishments of IAWA members are an integral part of who we are. It‘s important our members and future members know who has helped make our organization what it is today. If you would like to be featured in a Member Highlight on our social media channels, please click here to fill out the form. (please note this may require signing into the IAWA website) |
New Members During the second quarter of 2022, IAWA welcomed 34 amazing women as new members of IAWA. Additionally, IAWA also welcomed 12 Apprentice Members and 5 Scholar Members to its membership. Please join us in welcoming our new IAWA Members by visiting the New Member webpage. Learn more about each of our new members by clicking on their name or photo. |
New Advocates
IAWA offers an opportunity for men to participate as an Advocate. An Advocate is a man, or a person who identifies as male, who otherwise meets the requirements of membership in any other category. An Advocate is not a member, but will support, promote, back, encourage and sponsor IAWA. The Advocate fee is directed to IAWA’s scholarship programs. To become an Advocate, start your application here. Welcome to our new Advocate: Cristian Sutter, CEO, Avensis Aviation, learn more about him on our Advocate page. |
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Scholarship Recipients 2022
IAWA is proud to present four of our 2022 Scholarship recipients. Each student has demonstrated a passion for aviation and embodies our commitment to Connect, Inspire and Lead. Click here to learn more about these outstanding students!
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Ruby Ryan Swinburne University |
| Zoë Ashford Cranfield University |
| Carina Manase Ecole Nationale De L'Aviation Civile (ENAC) |
| Pauline Hodencq Southern Methodist University |
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| Are You Hiring? Submit your company's open positions to IAWA's Career Hub, a member's only resource. It's a great area to share openings with your fellow IAWA members. Postings will also be shared to IAWA's LinkedIn group for members only. |
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2022 European Leadership Forum
On June 10th, IAWA welcomed 60+ participants from eight countries to the 2022 European Leadership Forum at IATA’s headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. The event featured three dedicated panels plus speeches from Willie Walsh, Alex Bristol, IAWA president, Kathleen Guilfoyle, and Maya Ghazal that aligned with this year's theme, “Emerging from COVID-19: A European Perspective.”
Thank you to our members, sponsors, and guests for making this a great event! |
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Connect @ Berlin Airshow
On June 23rd, IAWA held a Connect event at the Berlin Air Show hosted by the German Aerospace Industries Association (BDLI) in cooperation with Airbus. The event featured a panel discussion entitled, “Women as Pioneers in Aerospace”, with Dr. Anna Christmann, German Coordinator of Aerospace and Member of the German Bundestag; Prof Dr. Anke Kaysser-Pyzalla, CEO German Aerospace Center (DLR); Julie Kitcher, EVP Communications and Corporate Affairs of Airbus and member of the Executive Committee; Katy Krüger, Director Terminal Management, Berlin-Brandenburg Airport; Rosalinde van der Vlies, Director – Clean Planet, European Commission. The panel was moderated by Marita Lintener, IAWA Vice President, Europe & Africa, Head of International Affairs, Skyguide.
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Connect @ Farnborough Air Show
We saw an amazing turnout on July 19th at the IAWA Connect event in Farnborough, where over a 100 people gathered to network at the Airbus Chalet. Keynote speaker Cristian Sutter talked about the reasons he chose to join IAWA as an advocate, and explained how, with the power that comes with being a CEO, he will use it to empower women in our industry. Big thank you to Julie Kitcher and Oriel Petry for sponsoring and hosting us at Airbus. |
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Step Into Your Power: Career Portfolios
July 21, 2022 Virtual |
| IAWA Connect At The Farnborough Airshow July 19, 2022 Farnborough, United Kingdom |
| IAWA Washington D.C. Happy Hour July 14, 2022 Washington, DC |
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IAWA Memphis Happy Hour June 30, 2022 Memphis, TN |
| IAWA Connect At The ILA Berlin Air Show
June 23, 2022 Berlin, Germany |
| London Summer Happy Hour June 16, 2022 London |
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IAWA 2022 European Leadership Forum
June 10, 2022 Geneva, SW, Switzerland |
| DC Area Happy Hour
June 09, 2022 Washington, DC |
| Connect Over Coffee - Dublin, Ireland May 30, 2022 Dublin, Ireland |
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The Role Of Governments In Addressing Barriers To Women's Economic Empowerment May 19, 2022 Virtual |
| DC Area Happy Hour May 12, 2022 Washington, DC |
| Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion In The Aviation Sphere April 29, 2022 Virtual |
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Enormous Thanks to Our Corporate Partners |
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Take a look at the many benefits available to sponsors in our new 2022 Giving Brochure. |
Follow us on social media, including our new Instagram account, @iawa_inspire to keep up on the latest news for our events, annual conference, members, and all things IAWA! |
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