New Members
July 2024
Stephanie Faulk
Georgina MacGregor
Georgina Drummond is a highly motivated and people-oriented professional with a strong interest in the financial services industry. Currently, she works as a Placing Broker at Marsh in the London Aviation Market, specializing in complex Aerospace Insurance Programs. She is deeply passionate about the industry and has a demonstrated history of success in Aviation Insurance. Over the years, she has gained valuable experience and expertise, allowing her to navigate the intricacies of this specialized field and provide exceptional service to her clients.
Building strong relationships with clients and industry partners is a top priority for Georgina. She understands the importance of effective communication and collaboration in achieving successful outcomes. By fostering these relationships, she ensures that her clients receive comprehensive coverage tailored to their unique needs.
Georgina's commitment to continuous learning and staying up-to-date with industry trends and developments drives her to seek new opportunities for professional growth. She is always eager to expand her knowledge and embrace new challenges to better serve her clients. Her strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to navigate complex insurance programs make her a valuable asset to her clients and the Marsh team. She excels at assessing risks, developing innovative solutions, and providing strategic advice to help clients mitigate potential challenges and maximize their insurance coverage.
Outside of work, Georgina actively participates in industry events and networking opportunities to further enhance her understanding of the aviation insurance landscape and foster valuable connections within the industry. She is dedicated to delivering excellence in the field of Aviation Insurance. Her combination of industry expertise, passion for financial services, and commitment to client satisfaction sets her apart as a trusted professional. Georgina is here to provide comprehensive coverage and strategic guidance to clients seeking the best insurance solutions.
Victoria Mayes
Since joining the Aviation Insurance industry in 2003, Victoria has developed a unique market lens, having worked at Chaucer Syndicates in Lloyd’s at the beginning or her career, she went on to work in the Middle East for elseco, an MGA startup at the time, before moving to Swiss Re, a company market in Canada in 2018. On her return to the London market in 2020 Victoria took on a new challenge moving from Underwriting to Broking when she joined Marsh, where Victoria focusses on the Aerospace client side of the business. Victoria is ACII accredited and has served on both the IUAI and IIL committees.
Rebecca Meehan
Nicole Andersen Davidson
Private Pilot since 2007, haven't flown as of late because I have two young children, but hoping to get back in the air when they're a bit older. I am a partner at a plaintiff's law firm and specialize in aviation-related matters ranging from products cases to ATC to maritime/aviation crossover cases. Past president of the aviation section of the American Association for Justice.
Heili Springsteen
Heili Springsteen has a keen interest in optimizing operations through data-driven decision-making and leading process transformation efforts. She began her career in aviation within the Tech Ops organization of Atlas Air, where she gained extensive experience across various operations functions. Currently, she focuses on planning and forecasting transformation, particularly in pilot recruitment, training, and retention.
Heili graduated summa cum laude from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute with a degree in mathematics and is currently pursuing an MBA at NYU Stern, specializing in the management of technology and operations and supply chain. Beyond her corporate responsibilities, Heili serves on the board of the Foundation for Estonian Arts and Letters, which aims to foster cultural connections between the global Estonian community and New York City. She has recently driven the organization's focus on engaging young people aged 18-35.
Zeina Chakhtoura
Kara McKinney
June 2024
Mariely Bonilla
Mariely has over 12 years of experience in the accounting area, seven of which have been in the aviation industry.
Tyler Conklin
Julieta Diederichsen
Lauren Mayer
Lauren started her career in aviation eight years ago as an executive assistant to the Chief Marketing Officer at Aircraft Engine Lease Finance Inc., and quickly transitioned her responsibilities to operations in order to structure the company's policies and procedures. After her transition to operations in 2022, Lauren obtained ISO certification for AELF and completed her certification as a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt.
Michelle Munoz-Talcott
Michelle joined Viasat in 2017, where she leads marketing for aviation and energy segments which includes commercial, business aviation, aircraft operation and safety, and uncrewed aerial vehicles.
She has over 25 years of marketing experience in the technology and wireless industries including Verizon, Vodafone and Nokia (formally Alcatel-Lucent). Her roles have included working in all facets of marketing and product management as well as international posts in Europe.
Michelle received her MBA in international management and marketing from Arizona State University (Thunderbird, American Graduate School of International Management).
Mariana Viriato
Máriana joined WTW in 2015, but prior to that she began her aviation insurance career in 2010 at Avsurance (part of Avfuel Corporation) working both as Lead Account Manager and Customer Service Representative, while also serving as Accounts Receivable Specialist. In 2012 Máriana relocated to Atlanta where she joined Wells Fargo Insurance Services’ National Aviation Practice Group as an Account Executive.
Born and raised in São Paulo, Brazil, Máriana shared her father’s love of aviation from a young age, developing into a passion and later, a career. In 1998, Máriana moved to Ann Arbor, MI where she received a Bachelor of Business Administration in International Business and Marketing from Eastern Michigan University.
Máriana is an active member in the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), Airports Council International (ACI), Antique Airplane Association, Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI), Atlanta Aero Club, Aviation Insurance Association (AIA), Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA), Helicopter Association International (HAI), International Aerobatic Club (IAC), National Business Aviation Association (NBAA), Vintage Aircraft Association, Warbirds of America and Women in Aviation International (WAI).
Julie Albert
Julie Albert is Head of Aerospace & Defense Center of Excellence at Capgemini Engineering, with more than 15 years of experience in the aerospace industry.
She has a strong background in system and mechanical engineering including key roles in supply chain, project, and program management, especially for a digital transformation program where she played a significant role in designing and implementing go-to-market strategies as a solution manager.
Julie Albert holds an Engineering Diploma from INSA and is based out of Toulouse.
Deesha Desai
Mindi Kimmell
Chanen Lively
Chanen Lively is the Vice President of Human Resources and Employment Counsel at Envoy Air Inc., a subsidiary of American Airlines Group. With a leadership role encompassing compensation and benefits, talent acquisition, development, compliance, workers' compensation, business partner management, and corporate communications, Chanen has been instrumental in shaping the company's HR strategies since she joined in June 2016.
She founded the Culture, Diversity, and Inclusion Advisory Committee to celebrate the company's diverse workforce and ensure policies reflect the organization’s values. Chanen also oversees the transition from in-person to virtual training programs for leadership and general manager development, and co-chairs the Women of Envoy Program, which supports the mentorship and growth of female leaders. Her responsibilities extend to designing and managing leave of absence, workforce reduction, and early retirement programs, negotiating terms with labor groups, and facilitating communication across various business units.
Before her current role, Chanen served as Counsel and Director of Envoy Legal Affairs. She advised business leaders on employment best practices to mitigate legal risks, conducted internal investigations, defended against Department of Labor and EEOC claims, managed litigation, and ensured compliance with regulations across over 30 states. She played a critical role in negotiating collective bargaining agreements and resolving labor disputes, demonstrating her expertise in employment law and her dedication to fostering a fair and compliant workplace.
Mikayla Whitley
Mikayla Whitley is currently the Executive Director of Marketing for Commercial Modifications, Engineering and Specialty Products (CMESP) in Boeing Global Services (BGS) where she leads a team of experts responsible for supporting sales campaigns and building strategic playbooks outlining market-based growth opportunities. Mikayla came into this role after her position as the Business Integration Leader supporting Phantom Works for Boeing’s Defense & Space Division. In this role, she was responsible for leading a cross-functional team developing a digitally advanced production system and cultivating innovative new manufacturing techniques designed to optimize production.
Prior to this role, Mikayla was the Senior Manager leading the Commercial Small Autonomous Systems team in Boeing’s NeXt future mobility organization. In this position, her team was responsible for the development of last mile logistics and a scalable ecosystem for future mobility platforms.
Prior to this, Mikayla worked in BGS as the Business Development Senior Manager and has held numerous leadership positions in Boeing Commercial (BCA) including Product Category Manager, Operations Procurement Agent and the chief of staff for the MATIS Board of Directors. Mikayla holds a M.S. from Embry Riddle in Aeronautics, a B.A. from the University of Washington in Business Information Systems, Green Six Sigma Green Belt and is a graduate of the Boeing Leadership Development Excellence Program (LDE). Outside of work Mikayla is a private pilot, enjoys running, hiking, cooking, attending sporting events and traveling.