Rising Leaders in Aerospace Forum
AIAA's Rising Leaders in Aerospace Forum is a special initiative taking place during the Aerospace Sciences Meeting that provides a forum for young aerospace leaders, age 35 and under, to learn from and engage with others.
The multidimensional program features a speed mentoring leadership exchange, panel or keynote sessions, Q&A with top industry leaders, and multiple opportunities for networking. This exciting and energetic forum will provide access to top aerospace leaders and their perspectives, with subject matter relevant to your career stage.
Separate registration required. To register for this program and events, please select the Rising Leaders in Aerospace track when registering to attend the ASM conference.
Forum Co-Chairs
Darin Haudrich, The Boeing Company
Matthew Cannella, University of Colorado Boulder
Sponsored by
Program Agenda
Monday, 7 January
1500-1600 hrs
Texas Ballroom C
Rising Leaders Keynote
"Everything Necessary for Success I Learned in Kindergarten!"
Distinguished Speaker: Sandra H. Magnus, Executive Director, The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA)
Tuesday, 8 January
1500-1630 hrs
Yellow Rose Ballroom
Leadership Exchange
A networking event for young aerospace leaders, age 35 and under. Separate registration required.
Senior Mentors:
Laura Richard, Mission Manager, United Launch Alliance
Larry Brase, Technical Fellow/Engineering Manager, The Boeing Company
Basil Hassan, Manager, Aerospace Systems Analysis Department, Sandia National Laboratories
Daniel T. Jensen, Head of Engineering for Services - Indianapolis, Rolls-Royce Corporation
Merri Sanchez, Senior Director, Space Exploration Systems, Sierra Nevada Corporation
John Blanton, Principal Engineer, GE Power & Light
Susan X. Ying, Ph.D., CFI, Director, MS&A, Boeing Research & Technology
Scott J. Schreck, Principal Engineer, National Renewable Energy Lab, National Wind Technology Center
George A. Lesieutre, Professor and Head, Aerospace Engineering, Director, Center for Acoustics & Vibration, Penn State University
Richard S. Christiansen, Vice President, Sierra Lobo, Inc.
David Throckmorton, Program Manager, Northrop Grumman
David W. Levy, Principal Engineer -- Aerosciences and CFD, Cessna Aircraft Co.
Mark E. Harrington, J.D., LL.M., Harrington Law Firm
Angelo M. Iasiello, Chief Operating Officer, The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA)
Mark Maurice, Ph.D., Director, AFOSR/IO
Annalisa L. Weigel, Ph.D., Massachusetts Institute of Technology
1630-1730 hrs
Yellow Rose Ballroom
Rising Leaders Networking Reception
A networking event for young aerospace leaders, age 35 and under. Separate registration required.
Hosted by
Wednesday, 9 January
1600-1700 hrs
Texas Ballroom C
Rising Leaders Keynote
"Professional Development in a Changing Aerospace Environment"
Distinguished Speaker: Daryl G. Pelc, Vice President of Engineering and Technology, Boeing Phantom Works
Thursday, 10 January
1215-1345 hrs
Yellow Rose Ballroom
Rising Leaders Luncheon
A networking event for young aerospace leaders, age 35 and under. Separate registration required.
"Lessons Learned in Shaping a Technical Career"
Distinguished Speaker: Laura McGill, Deputy Vice President of Engineering, Raytheon Missile Systems