New Members

October 2024

Jennifer Andersson

Since my first day of work as a university graduate in 2011 I have worked within the aviation industry. I began my career with Rolls-Royce, the aircraft engine OEM, on their customer management graduate program. Here I worked across commercial management, sales, service delivery and incident management in the UK, the US and Singapore. In 2017 I moved to Stockholm, and joined the flight tracking company Flightradar24 in Business Development and Sales. Here began my career in aircraft tracking via terrestrial ADS-B data. In FR24 I helped lead the growth of the B2B business; managing sales and commercial negotiations, developing aviation data services, writing technical documentation, building a team, managing financial accounts and reporting results. In 2024 I joined Aireon to work in the same field of aircraft tracking, but this time via space-based ADS-B. I am presently working at Aireon as the Director of Sales and Business Development, where I am responsible for leading the global commercial data services sales team.

Anabella Beatrice Lorenzo

Beatrice Lorenzo is a second-year aviation management student at Swinburne University of Technology. Having lived in various countries throughout her life, aviation has been a crucial bridge in connecting her to all the people she loved and places she considered home. This personal sentiment ignited her passion for the aviation industry, driving her to pursue a career path that enables others to experience the same global connectivity. Beatrice is determined to contribute to the advancement of aviation, with a particular focus on making it more accessible and attainable to people worldwide.

Outside of her academic pursuits, Beatrice volunteers with the Australian Air League, living out her strong dedication to inspire more women to enter STEM fields, especially in aviation. In her free time, she enjoys immersing herself in nature through hiking and walking, activities that fuel her personal growth and creativity. After graduation, Beatrice plans to obtain her private pilot license while embarking on a career in the industry.

Holly Overdyke

Dynamic and results-driven professional with 20 years of experience in employee benefits and property insurance, now transitioning into the aviation real estate sector. Possesses a strong background in strategic planning, project management, and client relations, combined with a keen interest in aviation and real estate development/investments. Demonstrates an aptitude for adapting to new industries, leveraging a solid foundation of transferable skills to excel in complex, high-stakes environments. Committed to bringing a fresh perspective and innovative, tailored solutions to the aviation real estate landscape, including airport authorities, hangar owners, FBO s, and private investors. My deep understanding of both real estate and aviation regulations allows me to guide clients through complex transactions, from acquisitions and sales to leasing and property development.

Gayatri Rath

Gayatri Rath is the International Markets Communications Lead at GE Aerospace and a member of the company s global Corporate Affairs leadership team. She and her team are responsible for stakeholder outreach, communications and branding among key decision makers, government stakeholders, partners, employees and media in Asia, Middle East, Europe and Latin America.

Between 2021 and 2023 she led communications and branding in the South Asia region for GE, after which she transitioned to her present role at GE Aerospace. Gayatri brings nearly 30 years experience in communications and marketing across industry sectors such as information technology, financial services, energy and aviation. A English Journalism alumnus of India Institute of Mass Communication, she has led regional communications and branding at Oracle, GE Capital and Microsoft in the past. She was Chief Marketing & Communications Officer at a multi-national fintech unicorn, Pine Labs between 2019 and 2021.

Over the decades, in addition to leading brand campaigns, Gayatri has led communications during mergers, acquisitions and cultural transformation working closely with cross-functional and multi-cultural teams.

In December 2020, Pan Macmillan published her book, A Question of Trust. In the book which she co-authored with PRMoment India editor-in-chief Paarul Chand, they examined communications as a powerful tool for CEOs. The book is available for purchase in English and can be downloaded as an audio book in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu on Kuku FM.

Gayatri is passionate about inclusion in the workplace and in society. She has led workplace inclusion initiatives over the last 15 years. She completed the certified diversity professional course from Interweave and DTUI (Diversity Training University International, USA) in 2019. In addition, Gayatri runs Saptasajya Foundation, a self-funded not-for-profit working for digital inclusion among rural students, and promotion of traditional crafts in her home state of Odisha.

Erin Secatore

Erin Secatore is an Executive Vice President with Compass Lexecon based in Boston, Massachusetts. Erin has a background in both law and economic consulting in the aviation industry. As a former practicing attorney at a top international law firm, she specialized in labor and employment law with an industry focus on aviation. Erin joined Compass Lexecon s aviation practice in 2019 as a strategic consultant who advises airline and other industry clients on a variety of consulting and testifying engagements that leverage her in-depth industry knowledge and strengths in communication, project management, and data analysis. As a trusted advisor working with clients, counsel, and expert witnesses, Erin is an integral member of Compass s aviation practice where she oversees many of the practice s largest matters, elevates analytical strategy, and facilitates expert work product of the highest quality, while enhancing efficiency at all stages of the engagement.

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Lorraine Wilson

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Gabrielle Vitry

Gabrielle Vitry is going to school for aviation, and hopes to inspire people.

Sarah Varak

Sarah graduated with a double degree in Mathematics and Physics from the Universite d'Azur and is currently an aeronautics engineering student at ENAC (IENAC22OPS). Her multi-cultural profile (3 nationalities) allows her to easily adapt to new environments and quickly integrate new teams. Sarah did an internship for Swiss Aviation Software in Basel last summer and is currently an intern at IFALPA in Montreal.

Henrietta Barry

Henrietta Barry is an Aerospace Account Handler at Gallagher, and has been part of the Aviation team for 2 years. Her previous experience includes working within the Aviation Claims team at Gallagher.

Leanne Larson

Leanne Larson is an insurance professional who has worked in a variety of capacities. She is currently the Director of Insurance & Risk Management for privately held Defense Contractor based in the United States.

Jeniffer Guardia

Jeniffer is a senior at Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology, pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering. Originally from Panama, Jeniffer is an international student who has always been interested in flight mechanics and dynamics. Jeniffer's passion for aviation, which she has had since childhood, has driven her to excel academically and pursue innovative projects such as competing in the Micromouse robotics competition and contributing to team-based engineering challenges. Jeniffer spends her free time swimming and listening to music, which she uses to find balance and inspiration. Jeniffer, passionate about aviation, hopes to use her knowledge and skills from Vaughn College to help the industry grow.

Abigail Pollard

Lisa Reifer

Lisa Studness Reifer was most recently head of finance and treasury at JetBlue Airways, where she was responsible for investor relations, treasury, risk management and infrastructure. Reifer joined JetBlue in 2004 and led teams across JetBlue's organization including strategy, investor relations, legal, and airport affairs. Reifer served as vice president, infrastructure, properties and development between 2017-2022 where she was responsible for managing all of the company's real estate assets including long-term airport planning and development, design and construction, and facilities planning across 100+ cities.

Prior to joining JetBlue, Reifer was an associate at the law firm Shearman & Sterling. Reifer earned a bachelor's degree from Dartmouth College, an MBA from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, and a J.D. from Vanderbilt University.

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Michelle Brady

Michelle Brady is an associate attorney with the New York office of Fitzpatrick, Hunt, & Pagano, LLP. She is an LL.M. candidate and comes to the firm from a two-year clerkship at the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims in Washington, D.C. Prior to her clerkship, she was the civilian Air Force attorney at Moody Air Force Base, GA, where she handled government contract review, public-private partnership agreements, environmental compliance, and other civil legal matters for the installation.

Michelle graduated from the University of Kansas School of Law with a graduate certificate in advocacy. During law school, she was the president of the Military Law Society and a member of the Moot Court Council. She also interned as a clerk at the U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas and was the recipient of both advocacy awards for her class.

Prior to law school, Michelle served in the Army as an AH-64 pilot-in-command, Air Mission Commander, and company commander in the Republic of Korea, Iraq, and Afghanistan. Her awards include the Order of Saint Michael for service to Army aviation and the Bronze Star. She holds a commercial helicopter license with instrument rating from the FAA.

MichelleÄôs aviation-related legal scholarship has been recognized by the ABA, and she is admitted to the Bars of New York, New Jersey, Illinois, Washington, D.C., Missouri, and the U.S. Supreme Court.

Anna Jurak

Anna Jurak is a lawyer interested in aviation law & industry. She has been working as aviation law teacher for 8 years, and as in-house lawyer in for small aviation company (AOC & ATO holder) for about two years. This year, Anna started working part-time as CMM. She would like to develop her skills in this area and is open for new opportunities to widen her knowledge and meet new people.

Tabatha Schneider

Ms. Schneider is a skilled complex litigation attorney licensed in Oregon, Washington, and Alaska. She has nearly a decade of experience handling catastrophic accidents, aviation matters, personal injury, and insurance defense cases.

Dana Gaston

Raechel Bimmerle

Raechel Bimmerle is a first-generation college and law school graduate, whose journey highlights the profound impact of mentorship and representation. After spending eight and a half years in large law firms practicing complex commercial and antitrust litigation, Raechel discovered her passion for data privacy and cybersecurity. This led her to explore in-house roles, where she found an ideal opportunity that combined regulatory expertise in antitrust and cyber law with privacy compliance—ultimately landing at Airbus. A lifelong aviation enthusiast, Raechel was drawn to the aerospace industry and has spent the past year and a half embracing her role, contributing to a field she finds endlessly fascinating. She continues to be inspired by the women who have mentored her through the transition from law firm life to corporate practice.

Outside of work, Raechel is an avid reader, runner, tango dancer, and devoted dog mom to her German Shepherd, Peanut.

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DeAnna Dresel

Ms. DeAnna Dresel joined Midwest ATC in 2009 and currently serves as Executive Vice President. She has leadership responsibility for domestic and international operations, working closely with operations management to ensure contractual requirements are met or exceeded consistently and remain within financial and technical compliance. Ms. Dresel leads Midwest ATCÄôs Human Resources efforts, ensuring strict compliance with all Service Contract Act and Department of Labor requirements and in managing the companyÄôs benefit program. She works closely with MidwestÄôs insurance brokers to ensure that all policies are appropriate per contract requirements, including workerÄôs compensation, Defense Base Act, aviation and general liability policies. Ms. Dresel leads business development including proposal writing, pricing and contract administration and compliance. She leads pricing negotiations with prime and subcontractors, as well as government entities.
Prior to joining Midwest ATC, Ms. Dresel spent 16 years with Sprint/TMobile leading a wide variety of functions including Contract Compliance, Corporate Audit, Billing Services, Network Engineering, and Information Technology.
Ms. Dresel earned an MBA in Finance from the University of Kansas as well as a BA from Emporia State University. She holds a certificate in Fostering Inclusion and Diversity from Yale University School of Management.

Jemimah Maina

An experienced Airport Management professional about to complete AN MSc in Airport Planning and Management at Cranfield University. work for Kenya Airports Authority in the Operations and Safety department.

Bianca Schill

Bianca Schill is pursuing a career in aviation as a corporate pilot. Originally from Germany, she currently resided in Atlanta, Georgia.

Alyssa Fisher

Alyssa Fisher is Managing Director, U.S. Domestic Regulatory and Policy at United Airlines, leading the company's work with the U.S. Executive Branch. Previously, Alyssa worked for the City of Chicago, where she directed the City's engagement with the federal government. She has held senior roles across the federal government, including in the Office of Legislative Affairs at the White House and the Office of Management and Budget. On Capitol Hill, Alyssa led transportation and appropriations work for Senators Durbin and Obama. She served as policy director for the Washington Center for Equitable Growth, spearheading the organization's work and engagement on issues including labor, competition, and tax policy. Alyssa holds a MasterÄôs in public policy from the London School of Economics and a BachelorÄôs in political science and anthropology from the University of Chicago.

Anabella Beatrice Lorenzo

Holly Overdyke

Holly Overdyke is a dynamic, results-driven professional with 20 years of experience in employee benefits and property insurance, now transitioning into the aviation real estate sector. She brings a strong background in strategic planning, project management, and client relations, along with a growing expertise in aviation and real estate development. Holly excels at leveraging transferable skills to thrive in complex, high-stakes environments, offering fresh perspectives and innovative solutions tailored to airport authorities, hangar owners, FBOs, and private investors. With a deep understanding of both real estate and aviation regulations, she guides clients through complex transactions, including acquisitions, sales, leasing, and property development.

Gayatri Rath

Gayatri Rath is the International Markets Communications Lead at GE Aerospace and a member of the company’s global Corporate Affairs leadership team. She and her team are responsible for stakeholder outreach, communications and branding among key decision makers, government stakeholders, partners, employees and media in Asia, Middle East, Europe and Latin America.

Between 2021 and 2023 she led communications and branding in the South Asia region for GE, after which she transitioned to her present role at GE Aerospace. Gayatri brings nearly 30 years’ experience in communications and marketing across industry sectors such as information technology, financial services, energy and aviation. A English Journalism alumnus of India Institute of Mass Communication, she has led regional communications and branding at Oracle, GE Capital and Microsoft in the past. She was Chief Marketing & Communications Officer at a multi-national fintech unicorn, Pine Labs between 2019 and 2021.

Erin Secatore

Erin Secatore is an Executive Vice President with Compass Lexecon, based in Boston, Massachusetts. Erin has a background in both law and economic consulting in the aviation industry. As a former practicing attorney at a top international law firm, she specialized in labor and employment law with a focus on aviation. Erin joined Compass Lexecon’s aviation practice in 2019 as a strategic consultant, advising airline and other industry clients on consulting and testifying engagements that leverage her in-depth industry knowledge and strengths in communication, project management, and data analysis. As a trusted advisor working with clients, counsel, and expert witnesses, Erin plays an integral role in Compass’s aviation practice, overseeing its largest matters, elevating analytical strategy, and facilitating expert work product of the highest quality while enhancing efficiency at all stages of the engagement.