ABOUT US
The
Avion
Institute
Founder, Tammera L. Holmes launched AeroStar Consulting Corporation in 2008 as the umbrella entity by which several aviation services and programming were provided. All of AeroStar’s programs exist with the vision to enhance, promote and support the academic awareness of aviation and aeronautical career path opportunities for students, particularly female, minority, underprivileged and at-risk youth.
By providing aviation academic curriculum development, programs, activities, and support services for youth Grades K-12, interested in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM), AeroStar has paved the way for the future of our industry. Due to the need to build capacity for a sustainable aviation talent pipeline through strategic partnerships, sponsors, donors, and grants, The AeroStar Avion Institute non-profit organization was formed.
OUR
MISSION
Through primary, secondary and post secondary education centers, we enhance, promote and support
the academic awareness of aviation and aeronautical career path opportunities for all students, especially
female, African American, Latino, underprivileged, under-served and at-risk youth.
Through primary, secondary and post secondary education centers, we enhance, promote and support the academic awareness of aviation and aeronautical career path opportunities for all students, especially female, African American, Latino, underprivileged, under-served and at-risk youth.
Expose
Corporate visits, airport tours, introductory
airplane rides and career exploration.
Educate
History, personal impact, global perspective,
and future of aerospace industry.
Educate
History, personal impact, global perspective, and future of
aerospace industry.
Empower
Flight simulators, model planes, RC aircraft
and helicopters, drone flight.
Employ
Mentoring, advocacy, pipeline placement,
college application, scholarship assistance.
OUR
OBJECTIVES
1
Increase public understanding
of the importance of aviation and support aerospace education initiatives at the local, state, national and global levels, especially among students from diverse backgrounds.
2
Maximize academic achievement
among young men and women by providing strong, innovative academic tools that enhance their aptitude for learning both inside and outside of the classroom.
3
Provide a support system
for any student interested in pursuing careers in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and particularly aerospace.
OUR
OBJECTIVES
1
Increase public understanding
of the importance of aviation and support aerospace education initiatives at the local, state, national and global levels, especially among students from diverse backgrounds.
2
Maximize academic achievement
among young men and women by providing strong, innovative academic tools that enhance their aptitude for learning both inside and outside of the classroom.
3
Provide a support system
for any student interested in pursuing careers in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and particularly aerospace.
TEAM
AEROSTAR
KRISTY J. FARRAKHAN
Executive Director
Selena Berry
Program Manager
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Tammera L. Holmes
Founder & Senior Project Manager
SHERELLE WITHERS
Vice-President of the Board
KIMMY L. BUTLER
Treasurer
THOMAS KEYS IV
Chief Technology Officer
KIMBERLY M. MCCOMMON
JetBlue Airways Pilot
Trista Bonds
VP Engineering & Manufacturing Operations
Kristina Wynne
Board Member
“We dreamed of being pilots as boys but were told it was not possible.
Through faith and determination we overcame enormous obstacles.
This is a lesson that all young people need to hear.”
– Brig. Gen. Charles E. McGee –
“We dreamed of being pilots as boys but were told it was not possible. Through faith and determination we overcame enormous obstacles.
This is a lesson that all young
people need to hear.”
– Brig. Gen. Charles E. McGee –
Mail: aai@avioninstitute.org
Phone: (312) 883-6383
122 South Michigan Avenue
Suite 1390
Chicago, IL 60603
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