Navigating a career that includes government relations and advocacy, aviation safety and accident investigation, consulting, and human factors, has been exceptionally rewarding. She’ll be focusing on the value of taking risks in a risk-averse industry, being open to “any other duties as assigned,” stepping out of your comfort zone, and the value of speaking truth to power, but doing so with kindness and empathy. Plus, the criticality of joining organizations like the RAeS!