Upon discovering the NGPA, many people feel as if they have found where they belong.
That's because the NGPA is about community.
We are a home for LGBTQ people with a love for aviation; we are a vehicle that connects those with shared passions. We invite you to join our family and connect with people from many different backgrounds, all of whom have found a shared home at NGPA.
The Women’s Committee is a unique niche of females from all aspects of the aviation community. From general aviation enthusiasts to all-female airline crews and even some of the first female fighter pilots, NGPA women find a cohesive environment within the NGPA and the aviation community.
While women make up roughly 6% of pilots worldwide, they are underrepresented in other aspects of aviation as well. The Women’s Committee concentrates its efforts in supporting these women by providing an avenue to meet and connect with one another; and to become a constant, visible presence that provides resources to our membership. Celebrating the successes and accomplishments of women worldwide is at the heart of the committee.
Special events take place throughout the year specifically geared towards addressing the needs and concerns of our female LGBTQ aviation community. Volunteer, engage in your local chapter, or just mingle at one of our NGPA events!
If you’d like to learn more about the Women’s Committee and available resources please send an email to [email protected] or find us on Facebook – Women of NGPA.
Natascha is a seasoned advocate with over ten years of lobbying and campaigning experience on behalf of the LGBTQ community. She currently serves as a Co-Chair for the Women’s Committee with the NGPA. She grew up in the heart of Salt Lake City but currently resides in Phoenix with her wife and two fur babies. She is a First Officer with Southwest Airlines, based in Las Vegas on the Boeing 737. As an avid traveler, Natascha enjoys scuba diving, cycling and cooking.
Southwest Airlines First Officer, LAX
Kiersten is passionate about being a leader within the NGPA —to help further connect and advocate for women pilots from all facets of the industry. As Co-Chair of the Women’s Committee, she realizes that bringing female pilots and other members of the aviation industry together to celebrate their love for flight has the potential to make the flight deck and society at large more inclusive. She grew up in Oklahoma where she learned to fly airplanes at the University of Oklahoma. Fast forward to now, Kiersten is a First Officer at American Airlines flying the Airbus out of LAX. When she is not flying the line, she facilitates a course on disrupting everyday bias for American Airlines. This allows her to share tools for everyday life and delve into the importance of self-awareness and empathy. When she is not doing any of that, Kiersten is out riding her bicycle, rollerblading, traveling, or simply exploring Chicago where she currently resides.
American First Officer, LAX