New York-New Jersey Section
2022-2024 Leadership
Section Governor
Frances Englund
I can’t remember a time when I didn’t want to fly. In 1984 I accomplished my dream and earned my private pilot certificate. I flew off and on for about 5 years, and then I let other things in my life take precedence. I kept saying I was going to get “around to it” again, but it wasn’t until 2006 that I made good on that promise to myself. I joined the 99s in 2007 where I’ve been privileged to serve many roles in the Chapter and Section levels. I’ve enjoyed meeting other women who share my passion for the skies. It is these women who have encouraged me to make another dream a reality. I recently became an airplane owner when I purchased a Cessna 172. It is my hope and my intent to be that spark for another woman who is interested in flying.
Section Treasurer
Melanie Georger
Coming Soon!
Section Director
Nancy Neumann
Coming Soon!
Section AEMSF Chairman
Jessica Daisy
Coming Soon!
Section Vice Governor
Lisa Hotung
I have always loved flying. I wanted to be an astronaut as a young child, but changed my mind at the age of 10 when a real astronaut came to my classroom and described what life as an astronaut was like. My first ride in a GA aircraft was in my neighbor’s Piper Cherokee when I was about 12 years old. It was love at first sight! However, childhood dreams and aspirations have a tendency to change multiple times, as we all know, and I did not pursue flying.
In 2010, I purchased a discovery flight at a school auction, and the flying bug was
unearthed again. After studying hard for 3 years with 4 different instructors and in 2
different airplanes, I earned my private pilot’s certificate in September of 2013. The help and encouragement I received from the 99s was invaluable! I then went on to earn my instrument rating in January of 2017. I currently own a 1975 Piper Cherokee 180 which I keep at Lancaster Airport, KBQR.
I have been a member of the 99s since 2011. I am also a member of AOPA (Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association) and EAA (Experimental Aircraft Association) Chapter 46. I am also a PALS pilot. I feel very fortunate to be able to fly and to be a part of these wonderful groups.
Section Director
Deb Henneberry
Deb Henneberry is a professional pilot and flight instructor. She holds commercial ratings for airplane single engine land and sea and multi-engine land. Deb also has her CFI, CFII, MEI, AGI, and IGI certificates. She currently serves as Assistant Professor in the Aviation and Transportation Technology College at Purdue University.
In 2018, Deb graduated from St. John Fisher College with a doctorate in education. Her dissertation addressed the lack of female pilots and how to interest young girls in an aviation career.
Deb is a member of the Greater New York 99s and is co-host of the monthly webinar series for the International Ninety-Nines.
Section Secretary and Past Governor
Shannon Osborne
I solo’d a plane before I had a drivers license. With the many directions life takes you, I did not fly for nearly 20 years but in 2010 I earned my private pilot certificate. It may not have happened had it not been for the help with a few of my then new friends, the 99’s. I have been a member of the 99’s since 2004. It has been a privilege collaborating with many of the great ladies before me. One common thread I have seen from many is truly walking the talk and promoting women in aviation. A pilot is a person who takes charge. It is important to know that we may not all do things the same way, but to gain the perspective from the many accomplished pilots before us has made a real difference for me! I hope to be able to continue to learn and grow as a pilot and along the way share what I have learned with other aviators that have yet to visit our exciting skies.
