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Meet The Leadership

DC Capitol Meet The Leadership

Justin Towles President	Partner, JTR Strategies	“I’m a fierce advocate for advancing aerospace technology, identifying attainable cross-sections between innovation and safety and forging consensus among diverse stakeholders.”
Patrice McAuliffe Vice President	President, Trisdom Consulting LLC	“A passion for local communities, which are directly impacted by public policies and businesses adopting UxS innovation. To engage effectively, we must prioritize the human experience, embrace diverse perspectives, and respect the unique cultural attributes of each locality. Just as individuals differ, so do our communities.”
Edgar Valdez Secretary	Senior Consultant, Deloitte Consulting LLP	“Advanced Air Mobility is more than just an emerging or novel technology; it's a bridge that connects people and things in unprecedented ways. As we integrate this technology into our everyday lives, we're not just improving logistics and transportation, but we're also strengthening the fundamental connections between people. To me, that's what matters most. Because at the end of the day, it's these connections that drive our society forward, fostering understanding, collaboration, and progress.”
Joe Darden Treasurer	Iridium, Aviation Director	“Advocating and Evangelizing for the Art of the Possible and getting beyond conventional thinking by removing limitations.”
Amit Choudhri Technology & Infrastructure Chair	President, Radial Vector Consulting	I’m a problem solver with a passion for finding ways that technology can improve our lives, do what was once considered unthinkable, and lead us into a brighter future. I believe that dealing with failure is the most important part of achieving success, have an unbridled zeal for constant learning. As an executive, I firmly believe in servant leadership, and in leading by example."
Clifford Sweatte Regulatory Chair	Senior Policy Advisor, Crown Consulting, Inc.	“As a global aviation leader with years of experience developing domestic and international policies and programs for UAS, I look forward to leveraging that expertise to enable advanced drone operations. I envision an airspace system where BVLOS and passenger carrying AAM operations are part of everyday life.”
Mark Frederiksen Vice Chair	Retired FAA Consultant	“Prior to retirement I served as an IT/GIS consultant to the FAA and am extending my interest in GIS by learning to combine aerial and underwater photogrammetry with programming augmented reality visualization applications."