About GlobalBird Aviation Corporation

Mission Statement

 ~ Provide aviation STEM learning and education programs to diverse, unserved student  populations seeking aerospace-aviation industry career-paths  

 ~ Enable underserved students of diverse backgrounds to access and thrive in STEM learning environments  

 ~ Increase the number of females in aviation STEM fields through targeted efforts, and  

 ~ Prepare and support aviation talent pipeline development through STEM education principles 

Vision-Purpose Statement 

As a conduit by which future aviators, engineers, and even astronauts can ignite their dreams, GlobalBird’s vision is for all students with a passion for aviation to succeed through STEM education, and help develop a highly skilled, educated, trained and talented future workforce. 

 Values 

 ~ Ignite passion, birth dreams, transform lives and fuel discovery of purpose and destiny through aviation;  

 ~ Inspire works of global humanitarian service, using aerospace-aviation industry products and resources;  

 ~ Exhibit care in the delivery of all programs and services;  

 ~ Remain sensitive to cultural diversity in the communities we serve; 

 ~ Deliver effective programming

Founded in 2021, GlobalBird Aviation is recognized by the United States Internal Revenue Service as a nonprofit charitable organization, described in the Internal Revenue Code 501(c)(3). Your gift to GlobalBird Aviation is fully deductible for federal income tax purposes.

Our Board

• Rosalind Cobbs | Founder/President; Boeing Retiree; Aviation Small Business Owner, Freelance Editor | Educational Coursework: Writing & English Studies, Columbia College-Chicago  

• LaToya Burch | Secretary and Treasurer; Nonprofit Business Co-Founder | Education: B.S. Aviation Administration; M.S. Aviation & Transportation Management; Masters of Art in Organizational Leadership, with Professional & Executive Coaching Certification/Lewis University, Romeoville, IL

• Joseph Karriem | FAA Licensed Private Pilot; FBO Line Service Technician | Education: B.S. Aviation Administration/Lewis University, Romeoville, IL

• Angelia Adair | Realtor, Consultant, Entrepreneur, Ministry Leader | Education: Communications Studies, Columbia College-Chicago

• Karl Adair | Senior Pastor, Realtor, Entrepreneur | Educational Coursework: Business Administration & Management Studies, Northeastern Illinois University/Chicago

• Darryl Chavers, Sr. | Motivational Speaker, Entrepreneur, Realtor, Mortgage Consultant, Ministry Leader, Apostle, Servant Leader, Author | Education: B.S. Computer Science, SIU-Carbondale, IL; Associate's in Theology, Chicago Baptist Institute

• GlobalBird Aviation's Board of Directors hold experiences and careers in aviation education, aviation administration, real estate, marketing, business entrepreneurship, graphic design, consulting, coaching, ministry leadership, pastoring, as book authors, manuscript editing, motivational speaking, piloting, and executive/administrative support to C-Suite leaders and their staff in diverse business environments and industries, to include aerospace-aviation, healthcare, pharmaceutical, risk management-insurance, insurance trade, IT, financial services, project coordination, legal, corporate communications, PR, media relations, equity and innovation and diversity, equity and inclusion.

Our mission is realized through the delivery of innovative programs centered on aviation industry exploration, immersion, and training programs for students in 4th through 12th grades, and adults, ages 18-25 

GlobalBird Aviation program offerings include:

• Presentations on "Exploring STEM Careers in Aerospace & Aviation" designed to explore, expose and raise awareness about the aviation industry and its myriad career-paths;                               
• Launch of The WingMan Aviation Club (mentoring/coaching, aviation field trips); 
• Sponsoring field trips, meetings with industry professionals;  
• Individual/group mentoring;  
• Hosting workshops and conferences with industry professionals;  
• Promoting learning resources through Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA); Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA); Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals (OBAP); Northwestern University Digital Youth Divas Network STEM Education program; AeroStar Avion Institute; Women in Aviation (WAI); Tuskegee Next Program; our Shades of Blue; Tuskegee Airmen Chicago "DODO" Chapter.

 Future/Emerging Programs

• Launch Drone Racing Program, preparing students for careers as Licensed Drone Pilots;

• Administer programs after-school, during Spring and Winter Break, and Summer camps in classrooms, parks and community centers;

• Sponsor program initiatives to promote young women in aviation through a “Young Aviators” style pilot training program;

• Sponsor workforce development programs and initiatives that build pathways and provide resources to aerospace-aviation STEM education and internships, targeting females in domestic violence/abuse, and homelessness transitional living programs;  

• Establish dedicated Community Flight Lab to house aviation STEM learning/training Hub.