When a Connection Comes With a Litmus Test
Dana Kirchmar Dana Kirchmar

When a Connection Comes With a Litmus Test

Not long ago, I sent a straightforward and respectful connection request to an aviation executive on LinkedIn:

“With a 37-year career in aviation and aerospace, I am on a mission to exponentially increase the number of women in these industries. I would very much like to connect with you.”

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When the Skies Tighten, We Rise
Dana Kirchmar Dana Kirchmar

When the Skies Tighten, We Rise

I had the privilege of attending the opening session of WAI2025, where Lynda Coffman, CEO of Women in Aviation International, delivered what I can only describe as a thunderclap of a keynote. It wasn’t polished to perfection—it was raw, righteous, and real.

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