Women in Corporate Aviation, a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, is a group of aviation professionals, including flight department personnel, FBO managers, writers, students, training center professional and many others who work together to promote opportunities for women in aviation. From our first meeting at the Women in Aviation Conference 1993 to our growing organization today, we have networked and promoted career opportunities in business aviation. We are mentors and role models to the next generation of aviation professionals.
Leadership
Andrea Garcia, President
president@wca-intl.org
Andrea Prisca Garcia is a professional corporate pilot holding FAA commercial licenses in a SEL, I am EL, a SAS with an instrument rating in airplanes and over 20 years of experience in developing scholarships for women. She’s a graduate of Long Beach State University and holds a bachelor of music and opera performance. Andrea is excited to be joining the WCA team while taking on a new goal of obtaining her helicopter Add-On Rating.
Jaclyn R. Gilbert – Co Vice President
vicepresident@wca-intl.org
Jaclyn Gilbert is a licensed Aircraft Dispatcher and private pilot who has over 19 years of experience in corporate aircraft operations and aviation training. She graduated from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University with a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Studies and minors in Aviation Safety, Space Studies and Mathematics. In 2015, Jaclyn earned the CAM (Certified Aviation Manager) designation through NBAA. She is currently the Training Program Manager for Trip Support Services at Universal Weather and Aviation, Inc. in Houston, Texas.
Stacy Everitt, Secretary
wcasecretary@wca-intl.org
Private aircraft owner and operator. Stacy Everitt is our Secretary and Newsletter Editor. Stacy has over 21 years of experience in Information Technology with over 8 years as a technical trainer. Having enjoyed her career as an IT professional, today she is incorporating her technical skills and following her true passion: flying.
Jennifer Nelson, Treasurer
treasurer@wca-intl.org
Jennifer was born in South Korea and grew up in a Korean/American military home giving her the opportunity to live in many places. She graduated from the University of Louisville with an accounting degree and has been in the corporate accounting sector for five years. She found her true passion when she started flight training for her private pilot’s license.
Board of Directors
Elizabeth A. Clark
Executive Director &
Headquarter Operations
Tim Kirkwood
Director
Karin Muller
International Director
Debi Carpenter
Corporate Development
Lisa Musante
Corporate Development
Paula Kraft
Corporate Development
Cassandra Shelby
Conventions & Events
Other Members
Dawn Rogers
General Council
Tracie Carwile
Membership Coordinator
Kim Miller
Volunteer Coordinator
