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Striking a Balance Panel Member: Maureen Baillie Rodriguez

LtCol Maureen Baillie Rodriguez is a mom, an American Airlines First Officer, and an Air Force reservist. Read her story here then come to the Striking a Balance panel at WAI!

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Striking a Balance Panel Member: Nora Jacobsen

“The major HOWS in balancing career and family come down to communication and sacrifice – one person will always take a ‘back seat’ but it does not have to be negative, as long as the career and family decisions are made together…” Read the article and listen to LCDR Nora Jacobsen’s story on the Striking a Balance panel at the WAI conference, March 10th at 2 PM.

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Striking a Balance Panel Member: Jeanette Nowadnick

“For me my family is my first priority. I choose my career path by what is best for them. When I am at work I stay focused to ensure I am putting my all into my job.” Read the article now and hear the rest of Striking a Balance panel member Jeanette Nowadnick’s story at WAI in Dallas on 8-10 March!

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Striking a Balance Panel Member: Brooke Honor Desrochers

“For me, I know that continuing with my career and doing a job that I love every day makes me a better mom for my kids” Read the article now and hear the rest of LT Brooke Honor Desrochers’ story at the Striking a Balance panel at WAI!

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Striking a Balance Panel Member: Tiffany VanSicklen

Meet panel member AMT1 (Aviation Maintenance Technician First Class) Tiffany VanSicklen, who has been on active duty in the Coast Guard at Elizabeth City, N.C. for 14 years. Describing her job, Tiffany says she “Fixes, flies and stands duty” on the H-60 Jayhawk.  She and her husband, Pete, who is an E-6 mechanic as well, [...]

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