Tammera L. Holmes

Create strategic thought leadership for America’s future aviation maintenance technician workforce through high school pathways

As a member of the National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine’s Transportation Research Board Standing Committee on Aviation Administration and Policy, our work is concerned with the inter-governmental and cooperative aspects of administration and policy as it relates to the operation and development of the aviation industry, including governance, participation, and stakeholder involvement. My 30 years of experience in Aviation industry provides a strong context for leadership as… Show more

As a member of the National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine’s Transportation Research Board Standing Committee on Aviation Administration and Policy, our work is concerned with the inter-governmental and cooperative aspects of administration and policy as it relates to the operation and development of the aviation industry, including governance, participation, and stakeholder involvement. My 30 years of experience in Aviation industry provides a strong context for leadership as we usher in the future of flight. Show less

Provide expertise and guidance on youth access to aviation jobs in the United States of America.

I an Advisor to Argonne’s Chain Reaction Innovations program (CRI), a two-year fellowship program for innovators focused on clean energy and science technologies. Through an annual call, four to six innovators are selected and given a two-year runway to develop and scale their technologies while being supported through fellowship funding that covers salary, benefits, and use of laboratory equipment and office space. Through a partnership with mentor organizations, CRI participants also receive… Show more

I an Advisor to Argonne’s Chain Reaction Innovations program (CRI), a two-year fellowship program for innovators focused on clean energy and science technologies. Through an annual call, four to six innovators are selected and given a two-year runway to develop and scale their technologies while being supported through fellowship funding that covers salary, benefits, and use of laboratory equipment and office space. Through a partnership with mentor organizations, CRI participants also receive assistance developing business strategies, conducting market research, and finding long-term financing and potential commercial partners. As a result of this fellowship, program participants are supported in their efforts to launch energy or manufacturing businesses in the future.

CRI is developing an internship program named SEED, the acronym for Student Entrepreneurs for Energy Development. SEED will pair interns with the CRI innovators. They will receive hands on experience working with the innovators on the research and development of their technologies and gain entrepreneurship skills.

The CRI team recognizes the importance of ensuring SEED includes students from underrepresented groups. They want to develop an internship program that is accessible. So, with my knowledge and experience, I was invited to join several STEM educators, community leaders, and professionals in a focus group with Argonne’s CRI team and Education team to discuss SEED in greater detail, identify challenges or barriers that may prevent students from participating, and develop solutions. Show less

I dedicated 10 years to the Air Force Academy high school transform it into the first aviation high school in the history of Chicago Public Schools. I worked there established a groundbreaking $750,000 flight simulator lab and a full Career and Technical Education ISBE pathway for Pilot and Crew.

As the visionary of this project, it was my honor to serve the Air Force Academy High School, and bring Aviation to hundreds of youth on the south side of Chicago. It was this work that… Show more

I dedicated 10 years to the Air Force Academy high school transform it into the first aviation high school in the history of Chicago Public Schools. I worked there established a groundbreaking $750,000 flight simulator lab and a full Career and Technical Education ISBE pathway for Pilot and Crew.

As the visionary of this project, it was my honor to serve the Air Force Academy High School, and bring Aviation to hundreds of youth on the south side of Chicago. It was this work that catapulted my profile as an aviation education and training expert in the K-12 space. Show less