The Flight Crew
Our Founding Members

Theresa is from Emporia, VA and earned a degree in Media Communications from California State University of Sacramento. She is a Captain flying the Boeing 787 (Dreamliner) for United Airlines.
Captain
Theresa Claiborne
President

Nia is from Chicago, IL and earned a degree in Aviation Management from Southern Illinois University @ Carbondale (SIU). She is a First Officer flying the Boeing 777 for United Airlines.
First Officer
Nia Gilliam-Wordlaw

Angel is from East Orange, NJ and earned a degree in Aviation anagement and Flight Operations from Jacksonville University. She also has an MBA in Logistics and Supply Chain Management from Spring Hill College. Angel is a First Officer flying the Boeing 757/767 for UPS.
First Officer
Angel Hughes
Board Chair
Board of Directors

Stephanie is from Sumter, SC and earned a degree in Psychology from Hampton University. She is a First Officer flying the Boeing 777 for United Airlines.
First Officer
Stephanie Grant
Vice Chair/Director of
Development

Stephanie is from Atlanta, GA and earned a degree in History and General Engineering from the United States Naval Academy. She is also a Commander in the US Navy Reserves. Stephanie is a First Officer flying the Airbus 320 for American Airlines.
First Officer
Stephanie
Hartsfield
Secretary

Diana is from Savannah, GA and earned a degree in Aerospace from Middle Tennessee State University. She is a First Officer flying the Airbus 300 for FedEx Express.
First Officer
Diana Lugemwa
Webmaster
Board of Advisors
Beth Powell
Advisor
American Airlines
Mary Smith
Advisor
American Airlines
Dr. Shelia Chamberlin
Advisor
Retired US Army Pilot
Ways to Get Involved
Support our mission and vision by getting involved with our organization. Anyone can contribute in one of the various ways below. We deeply appreciate your support!
- Become a Mentor/ Mentee
- Become a Sponsor
- Become a Member
- Make a Donation
- Purchase a Ticket to an Event
- Shop the SOS Store




Become a Sponsor
Through the generous help of our sponsors, we are able to maintain our commitment help get more women of color in the sky through our outreach events and annual gala. Contact us today to become a sponsor and help us achieve our mission.