{"id":30618,"date":"2025-01-20T03:24:49","date_gmt":"2025-01-20T03:24:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stateaviationjournal.com\/?p=30618"},"modified":"2025-01-20T03:24:53","modified_gmt":"2025-01-20T03:24:53","slug":"wai-announces-keynote-speakers-for-wai2025-conference-in-denver","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stateaviationjournal.com\/index.php\/international-news\/wai-announces-keynote-speakers-for-wai2025-conference-in-denver\/%20","title":{"rendered":"WAI Announces Keynote Speakers for WAI2025 Conference in Denver"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"185\" height=\"278\" src=\"https:\/\/stateaviationjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Emily-Callandrelli-edit-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-30626\" style=\"width:77px;height:auto\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Emily Calandrelli<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Women in Aviation International members and conference attendees will undoubtedly be inspired with the impressive lineup of speakers scheduled for the 36th Annual Women in Aviation International Conference March 27-29 at the Gaylord Rockies Resort &amp; Convention Center in Denver, Colorado.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">The WAI2025 roster of speakers includes: <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"313\" height=\"455\" src=\"https:\/\/stateaviationjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Michelle-MACE-Curran-edit-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-30627\" style=\"width:73px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stateaviationjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Michelle-MACE-Curran-edit-1.jpg 313w, https:\/\/stateaviationjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Michelle-MACE-Curran-edit-1-206x300.jpg 206w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 313px) 100vw, 313px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Michelle &#8220;MACE&#8221; Curran<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Emily Calandrelli \u2013 100th woman in space following her spaceflight with Blue Origin, author, TV producer, known as The Space Gal<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Michelle \u201cMACE\u201d Curran \u2013 international speaker, author, and former lead solo pilot for the USAF Thunderbirds<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"370\" height=\"517\" src=\"https:\/\/stateaviationjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Natalie-Johnston-edit-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-30628\" style=\"width:80px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stateaviationjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Natalie-Johnston-edit-1.jpg 370w, https:\/\/stateaviationjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Natalie-Johnston-edit-1-215x300.jpg 215w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 370px) 100vw, 370px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Natalee Johnston<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Natalee Johnston &#8211; Royal Australian Navy\u2019s first female pilot and operator of Skilful Decisions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Amy Purdy \u2013 3x paralympic medalist, NY Times best-selling author and motivational speaker, Dancing with the Stars contestant<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"632\" src=\"https:\/\/stateaviationjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Amy-Purdy-edit.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-30622\" style=\"width:73px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stateaviationjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Amy-Purdy-edit.jpg 400w, https:\/\/stateaviationjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Amy-Purdy-edit-190x300.jpg 190w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Amy Purdy<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Bonny Simi \u2013 Joby Aviation president of operations, JetBlue Technology Ventures founder, former TV broadcaster and Olympic athlete<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Stephanie Goetz will emcee the WAI2025 general sessions and is an award-winning former news and sports anchor at NBC, CBS, and ABC. A modern-day Renaissance woman, Stephanie is a leadership coach, philanthropist, professional pilot, TEDx speaker, and professional singer.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"421\" height=\"622\" src=\"https:\/\/stateaviationjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bonny-Simi-edit.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-30624\" style=\"width:74px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stateaviationjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bonny-Simi-edit.jpg 421w, https:\/\/stateaviationjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bonny-Simi-edit-203x300.jpg 203w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 421px) 100vw, 421px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Bonny Simi<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"\">\u201cOur annual three-day event offers a unique opportunity to connect with an inspiring lineup of keynote speakers, each representing a diverse range of aviation and aerospace interests,\u201d says Lynda Coffman, WAI CEO. \u201cWe are excited to provide thousands of our members with access to educational opportunities, networking events, and the chance to explore the exhibit hall, featuring nearly 200 industry companies and organizations.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"353\" height=\"525\" src=\"https:\/\/stateaviationjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Stephanie-Goetz-edit-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-30629\" style=\"width:75px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stateaviationjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Stephanie-Goetz-edit-1.jpg 353w, https:\/\/stateaviationjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Stephanie-Goetz-edit-1-202x300.jpg 202w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 353px) 100vw, 353px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Stephanie Goetz<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Girls in Aviation Day Denver will take place on Saturday, March 29 where girls ages 8-18 will be introduced to the career and lifestyle possibilities available in aviation. Registration is now open at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.WAI.org\/2025-girls-in-aviation-day-denver\">www.WAI.org\/2025-girls-in-aviation-day-denver<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Register for conference at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.WAI.org\/2025-conference\">www.WAI.org\/2025-conference<\/a> and learn more about education sessions, hotel reservations, and additional highlights of this annual three-day gathering.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Women in Aviation International members and conference attendees will undoubtedly be inspired with the impressive lineup of speakers scheduled for the 36th Annual Women in Aviation International Conference March 27-29 at the Gaylord Rockies Resort &amp; Convention Center in Denver, Colorado. 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