Chair
Michelle JoAnn
After serving this chapter's board since 2019, Michelle is thrilled for the opportunity to lead such an awesome group of female aviators! She holds a Private Pilot's License and is currently working on her Instrument Rating at Barbers Point Flight School. She works as a freelancer in film, events, and PR. She brings her logistical aptitude to the board and wants to create a vibrant, supportive, professional community of aviators through the 99s! In 2023, she expects the arrival of her first child, a baby girl who may be a future 99!
Michelle JoAnn
After serving this chapter's board since 2019, Michelle is thrilled for the opportunity to lead such an awesome group of female aviators! She holds a Private Pilot's License and is currently working on her Instrument Rating at Barbers Point Flight School. She works as a freelancer in film, events, and PR. She brings her logistical aptitude to the board and wants to create a vibrant, supportive, professional community of aviators through the 99s! In 2023, she expects the arrival of her first child, a baby girl who may be a future 99!
Vice- Chair
Abigail Dang
Abigail Dang is a 20-year-old Certificated Instrument and Multi-Engine Flight Instructor working at Barbers Point Flight School and Pacific Air Charters. Her journey began at 15 1/2 years old with a fiery passion and dedication that brought her from her 16th birthday solo flight to her first professional commercial pilot job at Pacific Air Charters. Her ultimate goal is to fly for a major airline and remain based in the gorgeous islands of Hawaii, her lifelong home. She's served on the Aloha 99s board for 6 years and is excited to help mentor, lead, and inspire the upcoming generation of aviators!
Abigail Dang
Abigail Dang is a 20-year-old Certificated Instrument and Multi-Engine Flight Instructor working at Barbers Point Flight School and Pacific Air Charters. Her journey began at 15 1/2 years old with a fiery passion and dedication that brought her from her 16th birthday solo flight to her first professional commercial pilot job at Pacific Air Charters. Her ultimate goal is to fly for a major airline and remain based in the gorgeous islands of Hawaii, her lifelong home. She's served on the Aloha 99s board for 6 years and is excited to help mentor, lead, and inspire the upcoming generation of aviators!
Secretary
Hannah Whelan
Hannah was born and raised on Kaua’i and began flying at the age of 12 in the Civil Air Patrol. She later moved to Oahu and got her Private Pilot’s license at the age of 21, and her Instrument Rating at the age of 22. She is currently working on her Commercial certificate and one day plans on flying for Hawaiian Airlines.
Hannah Whelan
Hannah was born and raised on Kaua’i and began flying at the age of 12 in the Civil Air Patrol. She later moved to Oahu and got her Private Pilot’s license at the age of 21, and her Instrument Rating at the age of 22. She is currently working on her Commercial certificate and one day plans on flying for Hawaiian Airlines.
Treasurer
Caitlin Thomas
Caitlin was born and raised in Hawaii and has always loved aviation and traveling. She obtained her PPL in 2020 after moving back home to Hawaii. Today, she is working on her Instrument Rating with the goal of one day working for Hawaiian Airlines. Caitlin joined the Aloha Chapter Ninety-Nines in 2020 and joined the Board as Treasurer in 2021. She especially loves the camaraderie of the Ninety-Nines and is grateful for all the volunteer opportunities, scholarships and lifelong friendships the chapter has given her. Aside from pilot and Treasurer of the Aloha Chapter, Caitlin is also a wife and mom!
Caitlin Thomas
Caitlin was born and raised in Hawaii and has always loved aviation and traveling. She obtained her PPL in 2020 after moving back home to Hawaii. Today, she is working on her Instrument Rating with the goal of one day working for Hawaiian Airlines. Caitlin joined the Aloha Chapter Ninety-Nines in 2020 and joined the Board as Treasurer in 2021. She especially loves the camaraderie of the Ninety-Nines and is grateful for all the volunteer opportunities, scholarships and lifelong friendships the chapter has given her. Aside from pilot and Treasurer of the Aloha Chapter, Caitlin is also a wife and mom!
Webmaster
Shealin Johnson
Shealin started her flight journey as a flight attendant for Delta Airlines. It wasn't long before she wanted to transition and become a pilot. Shealin currently is a CFI and CFII at Pacific Flight Academy, and hopes to join Hawaiian Airlines one day. When she's not flying, she can be found sailing, hiking, or walking the beach with her dogs. One of her first flight instructors, was the inspiration to join the 99s, and since, the group has become her foundation of flight. The 99s is a place of friendship, encouragement, community, and fun!
Shealin Johnson
Shealin started her flight journey as a flight attendant for Delta Airlines. It wasn't long before she wanted to transition and become a pilot. Shealin currently is a CFI and CFII at Pacific Flight Academy, and hopes to join Hawaiian Airlines one day. When she's not flying, she can be found sailing, hiking, or walking the beach with her dogs. One of her first flight instructors, was the inspiration to join the 99s, and since, the group has become her foundation of flight. The 99s is a place of friendship, encouragement, community, and fun!
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Public Relations
Meredith Grimmer has just started working on her PPL and is so grateful to have found the 99's Aloha Chapter and assist with PR for this fabulous, talented group of female aviators. As a passenger, she always requests the window seat, as a flight attendant at Hawaiian Air, she loves to give scenic announcements to inspire others to look outside, and as a pilot, she relishes the best views! Whether watching whales at play or huge surf breaking on the North Shore, a birds' eye view of Earth is her inspiration to keep taking to the skies. Immediate Past Chair Tanya Rames Tanya began as a Flight Attendant for Hawaiian Airlines, and plans to fly full circle, and transition as a pilot for Hawaiian Airlines. Formerly, a First Officer at Asia Pacific Cargo, Captain at Kamaka, and CFII for Pacific Flight Academy. She now climbs the ladder to the top, as she is in training for Mesa Airlines. She is an inspiration to all with her expertise in scholarships, and gives back to the 99s by lifting others and guiding them on their flight path. In between flights, Tanya can be found cruising Kauai with her frenchie "Biggie". |
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