Join us at Inclusion in Aviation Meeting: Building Aviation’s Future: Our Role in Breaking Down Barriers

Building Aviation’s Future: Our Role in Breaking Down Barriers

Aviation is facing a critical need for the next generation of pilots and aviation professionals. This session will explore how airports and aviation leaders can help break down barriers to entry, expand access to opportunity, and build a stronger, more inclusive aviation workforce. Attendees will gain insight into the challenges facing aspiring aviators and practical ways the aviation industry can play a role in creating pathways to the future.

Speaker:
Dana Donati, CEO, Breaking Down Barriers

Dana Donati is the CEO of Breaking Down Barriers, an aviation nonprofit dedicated to providing workforce development funding for flight training to high-achieving minorities and transforming communities in Dallas through aviation. She previously served as CEO of United Aviate Academy, Director at LIFT Academy, and was a Captain and Assistant Chief Pilot at Republic Airways. Dana holds a current CFI certificate and type ratings for the Dash 8 Q400 and Embraer 170/175/190/195.

She earned her MBA in Aviation and Leadership from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, a Bachelor of Science in Aviation Management from Robert Morris University, and an Associate Degree in Professional Pilot from the Community College of Beaver County.