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 since 2021 and brings over two decades of leadership experience in nonprofits and the aviation industry.
Her extensive background includes leadership roles at AOPA Foundation and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, as well as launching key WAI professional development and scholarship programs.
Former CEO Alison McKay is departing to pursue new opportunities, with the board acknowledging her significant contributions, including guiding the organization 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.