Speaking & Media

A Sought-After Voice on Pilot Performance, Stress & Mental Health

Featured speaker and panelist for the Flight School Association International (FSAI), the Pilot Mental Health Campaign, and the Part 121 Human Factors Symposium — bringing practical, evidence-based tools on stress management and human factors to flight schools, training programs, and aviation organizations nationwide.

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Featured Across Aviation Media

Conversations on stress management, human factors, and pilot mental health shared with audiences across the aviation community.

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Speaking Engagements & Industry Collaborations

Trusted by Flight Schools, Training Programs & Aviation Organizations

A selection of recent presentations, workshops, and partnerships bringing practical stress-management and human-factors training to the aviation community.

FSAI DPE Symposium Presentation

FSAI DPE Symposium Presentation

Presented "Human Factors & Performance Expectations During Practical Exams" alongside respected Designated Pilot Examiners at the FSAI DPE Symposium.

Wings of Legacy Workshop

Wings of Legacy Workshop

Partnered with Wings of Legacy to lead a live virtual workshop for student pilots and aspiring aviators on how stress, confidence, and mindset shape flight performance — with science-based tools to calm the nervous system and perform under pressure.

Triad Aviation Academy Presentation

Triad Aviation Academy — Stress Management & Mental Health in Training

Partnered with the Pilot Mental Health Campaign to bring stress-management and mental-wellness training to instructors and students at Triad Aviation Academy.

1StepPrep AX3 Leadership Workshop

1StepPrep — AX3 Leadership Workshop

Presented at 1StepPrep's AX3 Leadership Training on how instructors can quickly connect with and build confidence in their students.

FSAI Annual Conference

FSAI Annual Conference — Stress Management & Mental Health

Presented on stress management and mental health in aviation at the FSAI Annual Conference, supporting both students and instructors in managing the mental load of training.

Human Factors Symposium Presentation

Human Factors Symposium — 121 Carriers

Delivered "The Most Human Factor of All — The Pilot" for 121 Carriers at the Human Factors Symposium, addressing mental health in training and professional aviation.

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Podcasts, Conferences & Advocacy Work

Conversations and initiatives extending stress-management and mental-health awareness across the aviation industry.

Part-Time Pilot Podcast

Part-Time Pilot Podcast

Discussed how stress management can dramatically improve performance during flight training — and why mindset work is as critical as maneuvers when it comes to checkride success.

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The Way I Taught It Podcast

The Way I Taught It Podcast

Joined DPE Pete Redden to discuss how instructors can create psychologically safe learning environments and model healthy communication and self-regulation for students.

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Positive Rate Aviation Podcast

Positive Rate Aviation — Clear Skies & Mental Clouds

Shared my start in aviation, stress-management techniques, and my work with the Pilot Mental Health Campaign advocating on Capitol Hill for pilot mental health to the FAA.

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Women in Aviation International Conference

Women in Aviation International Conference

Hosted a booth at the WAI Conference, connecting with pilots, students, and flight schools nationwide — offering free resources, stress-management tools, and medically non-reportable coaching information.

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Pilot Mental Health Campaign Advocacy

Pilot Mental Health Campaign — Advocacy & Industry Leadership

Serves on the Pilot Mental Health Campaign's Medical Committee, supporting safe, medically non-reportable pathways for pilot wellness and mental-health advocacy in aviation.

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