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Emerging Leaders

Our purpose is to continue the development of the Massachusetts Airport Management Association by establishing a pipeline which engages young professionals under the age of 35, or those with less than 10 years experience, and strengthens their commitment to becoming the next MAMA leaders. The Emerging Leaders Committee serves the Board of Directors to spread the message and goals of MAMA as an organization.

Mission

The MAMA Emerging Leaders serves to support and develop leaders under the age of 35 or those with less than 10 years experience in the aviation industry. Our mission is to cultivate future MAMA leaders through knowledge sharing, educational opportunities, networking, and mentorship.

Key Personnel

Chair Natalie Pavelock				Natalie is an aviation planner for Jacobs and is based in the Bedford, NH office. She has worked on projects throughout New England and beyond, but her background originates in airport operations while employed at PSM. She obtained her private pilot license and associates degree in Aviation Science then attended Daniel Webster College/SNHU where she earned her bachelor’s degree in Aviation Management. Natalie gained experience bringing young professionals together and keeping them engaged from her time spent as the first chair of the Young Professionals Committee of the Northeast Chapter of AAAE.

Vice Chair Samantha Smithies				Samantha is a civil designer and resident inspector for Stantec, based in Burlington, MA. She believes each airport is unique and deserves its own special attention and consideration during design and construction. She has been on a variety of projects, including pavement rehabilitations and full depth construction, all of which inspire new ideas to carry forward in the next design. Samantha holds a high value in the impact the aviation industry has to communities and is grateful to be part of fostering connection and closeness through the airports across our state.

Committee Liaisons:

Matt Elia (MAMA President)
David Dinneen (MAMA Board Member)

Operating Guidelines

1. Committee Liaisons

There will be two committee liaisons serving as a conduit between the Emerging Leaders and the MAMA Board of Directors. At least one liaison position must be held by an individual employed by an airport. The liaison must serve on the Board of Directors.

2. Committee Chairs

Chair terms: 12 consecutive months unless otherwise determined.

Elections: The Emerging Leaders will elect chairs through a nominating process and vote. New Chairs will be announced at the MAMA Annual Conference.

Chairs of the Emerging Leaders are not considered voting members at Board of Director meetings.

3. Meetings

Location: Monthly Emerging Leader meetings will be held virtually. The Emerging Leaders will aim to hold in-person gatherings at most quarterly.

Monthly Meeting Agenda: Each month a different member will be selected to plan and lead a future meeting. The selected individual must develop a meeting agenda to include a guest speaker. Monthly meetings should function as such that committee members feel enticed to engage and participate in discussions.

Guest Speakers: Presenters or guest speakers are not limited to only MAMA members. For example, individuals from the FAA and the aviation business community can be invited as guests.

Emerging leaders Chair and Vice Chair will attend monthly Board of Director meetings and quarterly MAMA meetings to provide a briefing of the meetings to the Emerging Leaders.

4. Students

The Emerging Leaders is open to students for participation. However, students are not eligible to serve as committee chairs.

Students are able to participate on subcommittees within the Emerging Leaders.

Meetings

Check back here for copies of meeting minutes and other related content.

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