WAI Names New Interim Leadership Following McKay’s Departure

Stephanie Kenyon has been named interim CEO of Women in Aviation International.

Monday, July 10, 2023 at 03:50 PM ET

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Stephanie Kenyon has been named interim CEO of Women in Aviation International. [Courtesy: Women in Aviation International]

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Women in Aviation International (WAI) has appointed Stephanie Kenyon as interim Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Alison McKay.
Kenyon previously served as WAI's Chief Growth Officer and brings over two decades of leadership experience from nonprofits and the aviation industry, including roles at AOPA Foundation and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.
Her key achievements include driving financial growth, launching major aviation education initiatives such as the AOPA High School Aviation Initiative and the Harvard/WAI Emerging Leaders program, and managing WAI's scholarship programs.
The WAI board expressed confidence in Kenyon's leadership to advance the organization's mission, while acknowledging McKay's contributions in guiding WAI through the pandemic.

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There is a change in leadership at Women in Aviation International, as the board of directors has appointed Stephanie Kenyon as interim chief executive officer following the departure of the previous CEO.

Kenyon has served as the organization’s chief growth officer since 2021, and helped promote the financial growth of the organization dedicated to advancing the interests of women in all areas of aviation and aerospace.