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President - Francesca Baldi
Hello! I am a junior from Bedford, New Hampshire and I am majoring in Aviation Flight Science and am almost done with my PPL! I am also a DJ for WIDR FM at WMU and love being involved with our campus! I am super excited for this upcoming year and can't wait for conference in the spring!
Vice President - Meg Tenpas
Hi! I’m a Junior from Madison, Wisconsin and am a Flight Science Major working on my Instrument Rating at WMU. I enjoy staying involved in a range of activities and have the pleasure of serving on the executive board for Western Michigan Club Sailing. My favorite part of being involved in WAI the past two years has been volunteering at our annual Girls in Aviation Day. I am looking forward to getting the opportunity to plan this year's GIAD and help encourage curiosity for aviation in young girls! Looking forward to a great year!
Secretary - Varya Rahoizha
My name is Varya Rahoizha and I am an upcoming Junior in the Aviation Flight Science Program. I am currently working on my CFI license and hope to instruct at WMU when I finish. Along with being Secretary for WAI, I also am President of ALPA ACE, Navigator for the 2026 Air Race Classic, a member of the Business Aviation Club, and a member of the Delta Zeta Sorority. I am most excited about meeting new members this year and for GIAD! I am also excited to implement new ideas that have been brought up and continue to grow the organization in a positive way!
Treasurer - Lexi Shamel
My name is Lexi and I am from Millington, Michigan. I am a junior at Western Michigan University majoring in Flight Science and currently working on my Commercial Pilots License. I have been a member of WAI for two years and am excited to hold the treasurer position this upcoming year!
Outreach Coordinator - Joslyn Figueroa
My name is Joslyn Figueroa and I attend Western Michigan University. I am double majoring in Aviation Flight science and Aviation Management and Operations. I will be the upcoming Outreach Coordinator for WMU’s WAI chapter for the 26-27 school year and am really excited to continue my involvement within aviation!
Membership Chair - Grace Thomas
Hey I’m Grace I attend Western Michigan University as an aviation flight science major and I am going to be membership chair for the 2026-2027 year. I am so excited for what this year has for me!
Fundraising Chair - Andie Kerestes
Hi I’m Andie, I’m a sophomore studying aviation flight science and management and operations, and this is my first year on the WAI E-Board! I am a private pilot and my favorite plane is a P-51 Mustang. Outside of school I love to read, scrapbook, go get a sweet treat with friends, or go on walks with my dog. I am so blessed for the friends and opportunities our WAI chapter has given me and can’t wait to do more to support our organization!
WSA Representative - Evelyn Passejna
I’m Evelyn Passejna a sophomore in Flight Science and Tech Ops. I’m currently working on my instrument rating and am this year’s WSA representative. I also am the fundraising coordinator for WMU’s Women’s Air Race Classic team and a dispatcher at the airport. I am so excited to be a member of this years Eboard for WAI and can’t wait to continue connecting our club with the other RSO’s throughout not just the College of Aviation, but with the rest of the university!
ASC Representative - Lauren Maciejewski
Hi there! I am a sophomore studying Aviation Flight Science as well as Aviation Management and Operations. I am planning on starting my PPL this fall and am super excited to take to the skies. I look forward to making more connections at the next WAI conference in Georgia!
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