Marcela White Recognized as 2024 Breakthrough Woman by Greater Houston Women’s Chamber

Marcela White, co-owner of Tavaero Jet Charter Corp., was honored as a 2024 Breakthrough Woman at the International Conference for Women on Friday, Aug. 23. White is one of 18 women who were recognized during a luncheon program hosted by the Greater Houston Women’s Chamber of Commerce at the Westin Galleria Hotel located in Houston.

Marcela White

The Breakthrough Woman Award is a prestigious recognition that celebrates women who have made significant strides in their respective fields, breaking barriers and inspiring others with their achievements. This award honors women who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, innovation, and dedication, contributing to positive change and progress in the community. See the full list of honorees here: https://ghwcc.org/international-conference-breakthrough-women-2024/.

Suzan Deison, Greater Houston Women’s Chamber of Commerce founder, chief executive officer and president, congratulated White: “Marcela, we are excited to recognize you at the Conference as a breakthrough woman. This conference is our largest event and is great visibility for you. You are truly deserving!”

White is also a licensed pilot and certified cabin attendant with more than 35 years of experience in the aviation industry. She is a member of the National Business Aircraft Association, the South Texas Business Aviation Association, and Women in Corporate Aviation. White frequently serves as a source for media and as a speaker and panelist for aviation industry conferences and events. She also serves as a mentor for women and young professionals who are interested in pursuing a career in aviation and other Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) fields. “I am honored to be recognized as a 2024 Breakthrough Woman in the greater Houston area. I am committed to supporting women and men who are interested in pursuing careers in aviation and other STEM fields. I am truly humbled to be among such a remarkable group of women who are making a profound impact in their fields,” commented White.

Kim Stevens

Kim Stevens is the publisher of State Aviation Journal, which he founded in 2009. A longtime commercial-rated pilot, he was introduced to state aviation in 1992 as Director of the Nebraska Department of Aeronautics, later serving as Deputy Division Director for the Arizona Department of Transportation's Aeronautics Division. From 2013 to 2018, he was Director of Communications and Operations for the National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) in Washington, D.C. Relocating to North Carolina, Kim worked for the Raleigh-Durham International Airport for two years and now concentrates solely on the Journal. Prior to his aviation career, Kim spent a decade in the newspaper and magazine business.