Community cultivator Dianna Rose embodies growth, resilience, and intentional impact across every space she touches. A devoted woman of faith, mother, and visionary entrepreneur, she remains…
The aviation and airport industries encompass a wide range of career paths and opportunities related to air travel and transport, from airside and landside jobs to work in the terminals and even off-airport jobs like publishing.
This month, Metropolitan Airport News focuses on women in the aviation industry, including women-owned businesses in and around the New York metropolitan area airports. We asked each of these featured women questions about their careers, work in their respective areas of the industry, women in leadership, and sustainability, and here, we offer their one-on-one insight in their own words. Due to space restrictions, we have selected specific questions and answers from each contributor to share in print. You can find the unedited responses to all of the questions on our website.
In sharing their experience and passion for the aviation and airport industry, their work honors the women who have come before them and today, carry their legacy into the 21st Century.
Elisabeth Sailer serves as Chief Commercial Officer for LaGuardia Gateway Partners, the manager and developer of the new LaGuardia Terminal B, where she leads the commercial…
As Director, Operations Planning and Implementation, Kasia is a key member of Vantage’s Operational Readiness and Transition (ORAT) teams, currently supporting facility design and phasing activities…
With a strong foundation in aviation education, operations, and community engagement, Natasha is committed to driving impactful outreach, education, and business‐inclusion initiatives within the aviation sector.…
As Senior Analyst of Ground Experience Product Development at JetBlue, Darci Williams helps shape how millions of customers experience the airline before they ever leave the…
This March, Metropolitan Airport News focuses on women in the aviation industry and at our New York metropolitan area airports. We asked each of these featured women questions…
Karen Ali was appointed Chief Operating Officer (COO) of JFK Millennium Partners (JMP) in July 2024. A key senior leadership team member, she oversees Terminal 7…
Gina’s aviation career began in 1998 at JFK International Airport with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. Starting in a clerical role, she…
Lauren Dascalopoulos is a passionate and dedicated Airline Manager with more than a decade of experience in the aviation industry. She began her career as a…
Coleen DiGiorgio has dedicated over 35 years to the commercial aviation industry, building a dynamic career that seamlessly bridges airport operations and aviation construction. She began…
Elida Espinosa’s career trajectory is an excellent example of growth and dedication in the travel retail industry. With over three decades of experience, she has clearly…
With more than 15 years in the aviation industry, Vanita is a champion of change who enhances the overall customer experience. Vanita serves as a Manager…
For more than twenty years, Jane Mrosko has dedicated herself to the mission of Travelers Aid International, a nonprofit organization focused on improving the travel experience…
Sarah Palmer joined Delta Air Lines in March 2020. She began her career with Delta by working on the new LaGuardia Terminal C project, where she…