In her current role at Fraport USA, Shetl Petro oversees leasing, contract compliance, and business intelligence functions for John F. Kennedy Airport Terminal 5 and Newark…
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.
Vidya Ramsammy began her career in the finance department with Corporate Loss Prevention Associates (CLPA) in 2003 and, during that time, has developed the knowledge and…
As the Chief Financial Officer, Mercedes Rendon oversees all of the company’s corporate finance and manages stakeholder obligations connected to the terminal redevelopment and management. Prior…
Elizabeth A. Schuette oversees daily operations, strategic and financial planning, and marketing for JFK International Airport’s animal health, reception, and quarantine center at The ARK at…
Monisha Singla embarked on her journey as the founder of M & R Concessions in 2013. During her formative years, Monisha honed her skills by contributing her…
Marisa Von Wieding is Vice President of Operations at The New Terminal One at JFK, the developer and operator of a new all-international terminal in New…
For more than twelve years, Tanya Austin has worked in the aviation field as a first responder, brand ambassador, and customer service representative to travelers worldwide,…
Jennifer Baxmeyer is a dynamic and accomplished museum executive passionate about cultural education, community engagement, and organizational leadership. With over a decade of experience in the…
Alyssa Burke joined the ARK at JFK team in January 2019 to expand her knowledge and expertise in the aviation industry. Alyssa is responsible for daily…
Denise Erickson is the Vice President of the Airport Division at Duty Free Americas (DFA) North America. She oversees Miami International Airport, Terminal 7 at JFK…
Mayra Fazio is the General Manager of Facilities and IT for Delta Air Lines Terminal C at LaGuardia Airport. She manages the network used to support…
Teresa Ferraro is the President & CEO of East/West Industries, an SBA-certified Woman-Owned Small Business/Women’s Business Enterprise (WOSB/WBE) company in Ronkonkoma, NY. East/West has over 55…
LaGuardia Gateway Partners (LGP), the manager and developer of LaGuardia Airport’s new Terminal B, appointed Klaudia FitzGerald as Chief Operating Officer in November 2023. FitzGerald joins…
During the day, LeSher Harvey is a Commercial & Compliance Manager for JFK Millennium Partners (JMP) at Terminal 7, a role she has held for over…