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Cassandra Bosco has joined the Women in Aviation International staff as Education and Industry Relations Director. The position was created as part of the organization\u2019s strategic plan to grow WAI\u2019s education offerings and outreach to youth and college and university students. <\/p>\n
A founding board member of WAI and WAI member #3, Bosco\u2019s background includes serving as Interim Executive Director of the University Aviation Association (UAA), leading implementation of aviation programs at NBAA including initial development of the professional development program and creating NBAA\u2019s Aviation for Kids program as well as co-creating NBAA\u2019s No Plane, No Gain advocacy initiative. <\/p>\n
\u201cCassandra is well known within the aviation community, and her experience and energy will be put to good use at WAI,\u201d said WAI President Dr. Peggy Chabrian.
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\nIn her role at WAI, Bosco will coordinate with schools and other associations and organizations looking to include girls in their aviation education and outreach programs, develop an online resource guide for WAI members seeking information on higher education programs, create a toolkit for WAI chapters to aid in their education outreach efforts, represent WAI in connection with workforce issues in the aviation industry, and assist in coordinating the annual Girls in Aviation Day events. <\/p>\n
\u201cAs a founding board member I\u2019ve seen WAI grow from its inception as a fledgling organization to the extensive, talented, and amazing group of board members, staff, volunteers, and the membership we have today,\u201d said Bosco. \u201cI\u2019m very excited to join the team and help as WAI continues to grow and evolve this important organization.\u201d<\/p>\n