Our Executive Team

 

Nancy Barber

Nancy Barber

President

An aerospace senior executive with over 20 years of in-depth experience in operations, supply chain, and program management, Nancy Barber has spent much of her career in a product development environment involving large-scale clean sheet commercial and business aircraft programs. Nancy owns her own consulting business, Barber Complete Consultancy Inc, and is currently active in the aerospace industry, focused on sustainable aviation, product strategy and business development.

Nikki Morshedi

Nikki Morshedi

Executive Director

Nikki Morshedi is an accomplished leader with over 15 years of experience in Program Management and operations within the aerospace engineering sector. Holding a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from Queen’s University and a PMP certificate, Nikki has consistently driven strategic initiatives and ensured operational excellence throughout her career. Formerly VP of Operations for an aerospace engineering firm specializing in safety-critical mission systems, she played a pivotal role in advancing business growth while championing diversity and inclusion. Nikki is deeply committed to supporting and mentoring women in aerospace, advocating for diversity, and fostering a supportive environment for female professionals in the industry.

Smriti Ahuja

Smriti Ahuja

Program Manager

 
Smriti Ahuja is a Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) with over seven years of experience in project management, operations, and engineering within the aerospace and manufacturing sectors.
 
Rebecca Hatton

Rebecca Hatton

Communications

Rebecca Hatton is Senior Communications and Marketing Specialist at Commissionaires Ottawa Group located in Ottawa, Ontario, responsible for Commissionaires Ottawa, ADGA Group Consultants Inc., and ComNet Networks and Security.  She holds a Bachelor of Public Relations, and Masters of Public Relations from Mount Saint Vincent University. Rebecca has worked on and written content such as, newsletters, articles, proposals, technical documents and more. She has worked on event planning for local, national and international tradeshows and conferences.
 
Wintta Ghebreiyesus

Wintta Ghebreiyesus

School Engagement/Partnerships

Wintta K. Ghebreiyesus, Founder & COO of Moon Trades and PhD candidate in Aerospace Engineering, is a leader in aerospace innovation and sustainability. With significant experience including executive roles in aerospace organizations, she co-founded Agri-Tech Canada focusing on environmental sustainability through bio-economics and carbon capture. 

Sarah Ghazi

Sarah Ghazi

Volunteer Lead East Coast

Sarah is an enthusiastic Aerospace professional working for MDA where she currently assists with the Lunar Gateway program for NASA. Her passion for Aerospace heightened when she joined Bombardier in 2019 to work in the supplier compliance team in the role of overseeing a number of suppliers for the manufacturing of Global 7500 high-speed business jets.
 
Shelby Jessiman

Shelby Jessiman

Volunteer Lead West Coast

Shelby Jessiman, an Occupational Health, and Safety professional with over 10 years experience in the manufacturing industry. Shelby completed her Manufacturing Safety Officer (MSO) designation through the Manufactures Health and Safety Association, OHS Certification through the University of Alberta and has an Associates of Arts Degree from Dawson Community College.