✨ Congratulations to Our 2026 Ilia Quinones Memorial Scholarship Recipients! ✨

We are incredibly proud to announce the recipients of our WAI-CFL Ilia Quinones Memorial Scholarship, who will be traveling to attend the 2026 Women in Aviation International Conference!

This scholarship honors the legacy of Ilia Quinones — an exemplary chapter member, steadfast friend, and the scholarship’s very first recipient. Each year, we continue her mission by supporting members who embody dedication, passion, and commitment to aviation.

Originally, we planned to award three scholarships this year…
✨ but thanks to the strength of our applicants and the generosity of our chapter, we were able to award SIX amazing recipients!

Please join us in congratulating our 2026 scholars:

📸 Scholarship Recipients
• Micaela Tulian – Conference Veteran Recipient
• Jiyoung Kong
• Sophia Ayers
• Maya Burkley Pineda
• Mina Lam
• Megan Mullally

These remarkable women represent dedication, leadership, and passion for aviation. We are honored to support their journey and help them take the next step in their aviation careers.

✨ Congratulations, everyone — your wings are just beginning to take flight.