For Immediate Release

Media Contact:
Shahara Anderson-Davis
Airport Minority Advisory Council
703.414.2622 x103
Special Guest Issa Rae to Keynote AMAC’s Celebrating Women in Aviation Breakfast at the Airport Business Diversity Conference
American Airlines Senior Vice President for Los Angeles Suzanne Boda to moderate panel with Los Angeles World Airports CEO Deborah Flint and Long Beach Airport Director Cynthia Guidry at breakfast honoring Women in Aviation.
WHAT
Actor, director, producer and winner of Essence's Black Women in Hollywood Vanguard Awards Issa Rae will be the opening speaker at the Airport Minority Advisory Council (AMAC) 35th Annual Airport Business Diversity Conference's Celebrating Women in Aviation Breakfast, which will include a panel with three local women in aviation and a brief awards ceremony. This event supports the AMAC Foundation and its vision to provide minority and women students with access and equality to enter the aviation and aerospace industries.
 
WHEN 
Friday, August 23, 2019 
8:00 am - 10:00 am 

WHERE
JW Marriot LA Live 
900 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90015 
Level 4, Diamond 1-5
 
WHO
  • Issa Rae, Actor, Director, Producer  
  • Suzanne Boda, Senior Vice President for Los Angeles, American Airlines 
  • Deborah Flint, Chief Executive Officer, Los Angeles World Airports 
  • Cynthia Guidry, Director, Long Beach Airport  
  • Heather Barry, Board Chair, AMAC Foundation 
  • Anthony Barnes, Chief Operating Officer, AMAC 
  • Pamela Brown, VP of Business Development, Paradies Lagardère
  • Lee Lewis, Jr., Global Supplier Diversity Manager, Enterprise Holdings 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
For 35 years, the AMAC Airport Business Diversity Conference has brought together airport professionals, government representatives and business leaders from across all sectors for a premier opportunity to increase their knowledge of cutting-edge issues within the aviation and aerospace industries as well as connect with leaders within the industry. The 2019 conference will include more than 1,000 individuals who are driving and shaping the airports of tomorrow. The theme of this year's conference is Transforming the Future of Airports. Airports across the country are amid mega construction projects, building new facilities and modernizing terminals. They are implementing new technologies, including for passenger screening, guest services and wayfinding to improve how guests navigate airports. And concession programs are becoming more innovative and exciting, providing guests with a range of new options. The 35th Annual AMAC Airport Business Diversity Conference will focus on all of these topics and more. 

CONTACT
Shahara Anderson-Davis, sanderson-davis@amac-org.com, 202-486-8710, AMAC 
Becca Doten, bdoten@lawa.org, 424-646-5260, Los Angeles World Airports  

MEDIA NOTES
Media must be registered in advance. Media check-in will be at the JW Marriott L.A. Live (Level 4, Diamond Foyer) and will be open: Wednesday, Aug. 21, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm; Thursday, Aug. 22, 7:00 am – 5:00 pm; and Friday, Aug. 23, 8:00 am – 12:00 pm.

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About the Airport Minority Advisory Council (AMAC)
The Airport Minority Advisory Council (AMAC) is the only national, non-profit trade association dedicated to advance the full participation of minorities and women in employment and contracting opportunities throughout the aviation and aerospace industries. Since 1984, AMAC has been at the forefront of nearly every national policy initiative impacting the participation of disadvantaged businesses in airport contracting. AMAC works consistently with Congress, the federal government, aviation trade associations and others as a resource for information, education, and guidance on business and employment matters. For more information, visit www.amac-org.com.

About Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA)
Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) is the City of Los Angeles department that owns and operates Los Angeles International (LAX) and Van Nuys (VNY) general aviation airports, as well as aviation-related property in Palmdale. Both play an integral role in helping to meet the Southern California regional demand for passenger, cargo and general aviation service. Both airports make a distinct contribution to the strength of the system as it provides a high level of safety, security and service for its customers, communities and stakeholders. More information can be found at  flylax.com.