{"id":34761,"date":"2026-04-06T21:20:23","date_gmt":"2026-04-06T21:20:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stateaviationjournal.com\/?p=34761"},"modified":"2026-04-06T21:20:24","modified_gmt":"2026-04-06T21:20:24","slug":"can-appoints-aviation-pioneer-joan-sullivan-garrett-to-board-of-directors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stateaviationjournal.com\/index.php\/national-news\/can-appoints-aviation-pioneer-joan-sullivan-garrett-to-board-of-directors\/%20","title":{"rendered":"CAN Appoints Aviation Pioneer Joan Sullivan Garrett to Board of Directors"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Corporate Angel Network<\/a> (CAN) has announced the appointment of Joan Sullivan Garrett to its Board of Directors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A pioneering entrepreneur and aviation medical innovator, Garrett is the Founder and Chairman of MedAire, a global leader in integrated medical, travel, and safety services for aviation and maritime industries. Since founding MedAire in 1985, she has been instrumental in developing real-time, ground-based medical support systems for in-flight emergencies\u2014helping establish industry standards that continue to save lives worldwide.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Garrett\u2019s work has shaped how the aviation industry approaches passenger and crew health, with MedAire now supporting hundreds of airlines and thousands of aircraft globally. A widely recognized authority in aviation medicine and remote care, she has advised government agencies, testified before Congress, and contributed extensively to advancing health and safety protocols across the industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cJoan is a true trailblazer whose career has been defined by innovation and a deep commitment to protecting and saving lives,\u201d said Jean Rosanvallon, Chairman of the Corporate Angel Network Board of Directors. \u201cHer unique perspective at the intersection of aviation and healthcare aligns seamlessly with CAN\u2019s mission. We are excited to welcome her insight and leadership as we continue expanding access to life-saving treatment for cancer patients.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Garrett\u2019s distinguished career includes service on numerous aviation and nonprofit boards, as well as numerous awards and honors, including the National Aeronautic Association Wright Brothers Memorial Trophy, NBAA\u2019s Meritorious Service to Aviation Award and inductions into the International Air and Space Hall of Fame, National Aviation Hall of Fame and Women in Aviation International Pioneer Hall of Fame. Her longstanding dedication to improving safety, care, and access within aviation brings a powerful dimension to CAN\u2019s work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI am honored to join the Board of Corporate Angel Network and support its extraordinary mission,\u201d said Garrett. \u201cThe ability to remove barriers to care\u2014especially for patients facing serious illness\u2014is both impactful and deeply meaningful. CAN\u2019s work exemplifies how aviation can be used as a force for good, and I look forward to contributing to its continued growth and reach.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Garrett will be joining other CAN Board members, including: Michael Amalfitano, Embraer Executive Jets; W.W. (Bill) Boisture, Jr., AE Industrial Partners; Derek DeCross, Signature Aviation; Scott Donnelly, Textron; Dan Drohan, Solairus; Elise Eberwein, formerly American Airlines; Jennifer Leach English, AIN Publications; Patrick Gallagher, NetJets Aviation; Matthew Greene, Safe Flight Instrument; Jeannine Haas, Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation; Dawne Hickton, Cumberland Additive; David Hurley, ALOFT Aero Architects; \u00c8ve Laurier, Bombardier; Wilson Leach, Aviation International News; Jean Rosanvallon (Chairman), formerly Dassault Falcon Jet; and Dr. Bret Schipper, Hartford HealthCare.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Corporate Angel Network (CAN) has announced the appointment of Joan Sullivan Garrett to its Board of Directors. A pioneering entrepreneur and aviation medical innovator, Garrett is the Founder and Chairman of MedAire, a global leader in integrated medical, travel, and safety services for aviation and maritime industries. Since founding MedAire in 1985, she has been […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[115],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-34761","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-national-news"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/stateaviationjournal.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/34761","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/stateaviationjournal.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/stateaviationjournal.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stateaviationjournal.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stateaviationjournal.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=34761"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/stateaviationjournal.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/34761\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":34763,"href":"https:\/\/stateaviationjournal.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/34761\/revisions\/34763"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/stateaviationjournal.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=34761"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stateaviationjournal.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=34761"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stateaviationjournal.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=34761"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}