Born in Germany in 1967, Allie has spent her life exploring the world and taking others along for the ride. With a Master’s in Asian Studies and a PhD in Tourism and Anthropology, she has been working and travelling across Asia since 1986 and has guided adventurous travellers for over 30 years. In 2004, after […]
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Born and raised in Lesotho, a high-altitude, landlocked Kingdom surrounded by South Africa, she made her move to South Africa at 21. Her academic journey began with the Cambridge Overseas School Certificate (O Level) at Lesotho High School, followed by earning her Certified Accounting Technician certificate through the Centre for Accounting Studies in Lesotho. Transitioning
Houda Kerkoub, a lead data scientist, is also a licensed airline pilot and former flight instructor. Her research focuses on aspects related to the review of aviation accidents. She serves as a principal investigator for an independent study program and spearheads technical efforts to enhance safety analyses within the aviation community. Her contributions facilitate informed
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“There is no force more powerful than a woman determined to rise” — W.E.B Du Bois. Harriet Ekeruche is, and has always been driven by a resolute determination to rise. This drive manifested academically, leading her to secure both a Batchelors degree in Environmental Science and a Masters degree in Environmental technology. Harriet’s passions extend
From the blue skies to the digital realm, Anele Nala is a multifaceted individual whose journey encompasses the realms of aviation, technology, and creative expression. With a background as a Private Pilot, Drone Pilot, Remote Maintenance Technician, and currently pursuing a BSc in Mathematics and Computer Science alongside Commercial Pilot training, Anele Nala embodies the
Jennifer Yhaye, a 27-year-old Ivorian, is the youngest female pilot from Côte d’Ivoire to complete her frozen ATPL at the remarkable age of 20. At 23, she is the first youngest woman on the African continent to become an Airline Pilot. Three years later, she was honoured the Prix de l’Excellence by Côte d’Ivoire’s President,
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She has always had a fascination with Aviation and a love of flight. It just has not been obtainable to fly until recently. It has taken her 10 years to get to this point. Candace-Anne has been in the Health industry for the past 13 years, initially she wanted to be a Dr, she applied but
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She was born in Birmingham, England to parents of Jamaican heritage. At the age of 10, she moved to the U.S.A. to live with her father. During her first plane ride from London to New York as an unaccompanied minor, she fell in love with traveling and meeting people. She has lived and worked in
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Captain Zenaba Issa Oki Soumaïne from N’Djamena (Chad). She graduated from high school in 2004, and joined Ethiopian pilot training school a year later . She completed her training as a pilot in 2008. She returned back to Chad, where she was selected to fly the MD87, the presidential fleet of Chad. She was reverted
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Polish/American residing in Florida . She moved to New York, mid 90s where she lived for 20 years and graduated with a Master’s degree in International Business and Marketing. Gained her marketing experience in consumer goods industry with strong background in brand management, product development and it’s operating functions. Moved to England where her aviation
