Connie Avery, MBA, is Head of SMS and Operational Safety at Wisk Aero, where she leads safety management systems and operational risk initiatives shaping the future of advanced air mobility. With over 15 years of experience across aviation, logistics, and government sectors, she is recognized for her expertise in safety science, risk management, and crisis response. Before joining Wisk, she held leadership roles at FedEx Express, advancing airline safety assurance and performance programs. A former Navy Operations Director and adjunct professor of national security, she brings a strategic systems-thinking approach to safety culture and organizational resilience. She holds an MBA in Enterprise Resource Planning from the University of Scranton and a master’s in National Security and Strategic Studies from the U.S. Naval War College.