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The National Gay Pilots Association (NGPA) Winter Warm-Up & Industry Expo in Palm Springs is a major aviation gathering, featuring a career-focused Industry Expo with hiring airlines and aviation companies, networking receptions, and social events for LGBTQ+ aviation professionals and allies.
Attendees: LGBTQ+ aviation professionals, pilots, students, and airline recruiters/employers.
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Venue
Palm Springs Convention CenterConvention centre · 10,457 m² · 1 halls · ~9,000 people
A 261,000 sq ft convention center located in downtown Palm Springs, California, offering 112,561 sq ft of contiguous exhibit space, a 20,016 sq ft ballroom, and 18 breakout rooms. It is known for its mountain views and modern design, managed by Oak View Group.
📍 277 N Avenida Caballeros, Palm Springs, CA 92262, US
Operated by Oak View Group
Organizer
National Gay Pilots Association (NGPA)
Nonprofit · Palm Springs, United States · Founded 1990
A non-profit organization promoting the LGBTQ+ community in aviation through networking, events, and scholarships.
Why people attend
Airline recruiting, pilot career development, industry networking, and LGBTQ+ community advocacy.
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Speakers
12 speakers at National Gay Pilots Association Winter Warm-Up & Industry Expo
Senior Vice President of Programs, Research, and Training · Human Rights Campaign
"Equality Rising: Celebrating Strides in Workplace Equality While Addressing the Work That Lies Ahead"
Orlando (he, el, they) is a seasoned nonprofit executive with deep expertise in LGBTQ+ human rights and equity. Before joining the Human Rights Campaign, Orlando served as the Executive Director of Safeguarding American Values for Everyone (SAVE), the longest-serving LGBTQ+ human rights organization in Florida. Under his leadership, SAVE was dedicated to promoting, protecting, and defending equality for the LGBTQ+ community. His extensive background in nonprofit leadership and commitment to advancing human rights make him a dynamic speaker at the forefront of the movement toward inclusion.
performer
"Virtual Pride Extravaganza"
Ongina, a fan favorite performer, came to fame during her time on the first season of RuPaul's Drag Race in 2009. Ongina was also able to join us at our 2020 Palm Springs Winter Warm-Up Presented by United Airlines. Now, join her as she helps co-host our Virtual Pride Extravaganza which will also feature several performances from her.
Captain · SkyWest Airlines
"Virtual Pride Extravaganza"
Jacob is a proud NGPA member who has been singing since before he could talk! He started singing professionally when he was 10 years old, performing the National Anthem and other pre-show entertainment for the Showdown Rodeo. In 2007 he wrote and recorded his first ever original song, "Just Can't Wait", which debuted at the Rodeo, a place which provided Jacob the opportunity to begin and grow as a performer. Jacob's other passion was aviation and he pursued that through College at ASU and ultimately landed at the airlines where he is currently a Captain at SkyWest Airlines. Jacob's love of singing and aviation have run parallel throughout his life and we are so happy to have Jacob share his singing talents with his NGPA Family!
"Incorporating Principles of Inclusion in Everyday Practice"
"Building BRGs from the Ground Up: Navigating Challenges, Fatigue, and Lasting Impact"
"Story, Audience, Context: How to Adapt Without Losing Your Message"
"Story, Audience, Context: How to Adapt Without Losing Your Message"
"Language Matters: When Words are Restricted, How Do We Still Communicate our Values?"
NGPA Trans & Non-binary Committee
"Critical Gender Theory for HR: A Collaborative Workshop"
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