Intern Reflection: Meet Elizabeth December 28, 2025 My name is Elizabeth Walloch and I have been a communications intern at Angel Flight West since September this year. I’m a senior at The University of Montana pursuing a bachelors degree in communications and certificates in health communication and entertainment management. When I’m not studying or creating content for AFW, you can usually find me at practice with my teammates or danc… [email protected] Read More »
Intern Reflection: Meet Kate December 10, 2025 My name is Kate Malone, and I have had the privilege of serving as a Communications Intern with Angel Flight West for the Fall 2025 semester. I’m a Public Relations major at the University of South Carolina, and coming into this internship, I was excited to sharpen my communications skills within a mission-driven organization. What I didn’t expect was just how meaningful and inspiring this experience would become.… Kate Malone Read More »
A Holiday Letter from Our Executive Director December 9, 2025 Dear Supporter, This holiday season, patients in your community need your help. For thousands of individuals and families, transportation remains a barrier to essential medical care. But with your support,we can continue to serve those who need us most by making the gift of flight possible for people who count on Angel Flight West. Meet our passenger, eight-year-old Eli. At just two years old, he wa… Jessica Hayes Read More »
New Board Member: Meet Eric Haskel November 14, 2025 We’re excited to introduce AFW’s newest board member, Eric Haskel! Eric Haskel is the Head of Aviation at Hillspire, LLC, a Los Angeles-based family office, where he is involved in all aspects of the company’s aviation operations and aerospace strategies. He previously served as an executive at Walton Enterprises, as well as at various investment-related companies. Eric holds a degree in Ae… Kate Malone Read More »
Cheri’s Reflections on 28 Years at Angel Flight West November 14, 2025 Greetings AFW Angels, When our newsletter editor Jess asked me if I wanted to write my column this issue, I said yes. I wanted to reflect on 28 years with Angel Flight West. Yep, 28 years – I have been fortunate enough to be a part of this amazing group of volunteers, board members, passengers and staff for nearly three decades. My tenure has spanned an era when all our upcoming missions showed on a whiteboard in our office a… Jessica Hayes Read More »
Intern Reflection: Meet Gloriann August 1, 2025 My name is Gloriann Figueroa, and I have been working at Angel Flight West (AFW) as a Marketing and Communications Intern since the beginning of this year. In May, I graduated with my BA in Nonprofit Management from the University of North Texas. I’ve had such an incredible experience with AFW and have been fortunate enough to apply the skills I obtained as a student. Having a career in the nonprofit secto… Gloriann Figueroa Read More »
Intern Reflection: Meet Lucy May 29, 2025 My name is Lucy Partington, and I have been interning at Angel Flight West (AFW) as the Communications and Marketing Intern for the Spring 2025 semester. I am currently a student at Chapman University, majoring in Public Relations, Advertising, and Entertainment Marketing at Dodge College of Film and Media Arts. With a background in video production and social media, I was initially drawn to the internship as I tho… Lucy Partington Read More »
A Message from AFW’s New Executive Director, Mary Hunter March 24, 2025 Dear Angel Flight West Community, I am honored and humbled to step into the role of Executive Director of Angel Flight West. The past eight years serving as AFW’s Development Director has been a true blessing. The experience has been a prime launching point where I’ve had the opportunity to build close relationships that support and fuel this incredible mission forward. As I take on this elevated responsibil… Jessica Hayes Read More »
AFW Announces New Board Chair and Board Members February 19, 2025 New Board Chair Emily Deaton Emily Deaton is the Chief Executive Officer of jetAVIVA, one of the world’s largest private jet sales organizations by total annual transaction volume. Since joining jetAVIVA in 2019, she has played a pivotal role in the company’s growth, first as Vice President of Sales and then as Chief Operating Officer before assuming the role of CEO. Deaton began her aviation career with Emb… Gloriann Figueroa Read More »
Meet the New Leaders of AFW’s Wyoming Wing! February 19, 2025 JT Grainger Bob Meyers Meet AFW’s new Wyoming Wing Leader, J.T. Grainger and Deputy Wing Leader, Bob Meyers! J.T. Grainger J.T. Grainger, a lifelong aviation enthusiast, joined AFW in 2018. Growing up in Saratoga, WY, he developed a passion for flying at an early age, inspired by his family’s aviation background. Though an initial medical restriction prevented him from flying solo, he remain… Gloriann Figueroa Read More »
Executive Director Succession Announcement January 21, 2025 Dear Angel Flight West Family, After more than 20 incredible years with Angel Flight West, and 11 deeply rewarding years serving as your Executive Director, I’m writing to share the news that I will be transitioning out of this role in March 2025 to pursue an exciting new opportunity at the national level in public benefit flying. This decision comes with a full heart, immense gratitude, and unwavering confidence in… Jessica Hayes Read More »
Intern Reflection: Meet Jessica December 12, 2024 My name is Jessica Theis, and I have been working at Angel Flight West (AFW) as the Communications and Marketing Intern during the Fall 2024 semester. With a background in communications and video production, particularly in social media and promotional video creation, I was eager to apply my skills to the nonprofit sector and expand my expertise in digital storytelling. This opportunity represented a meaningfu… Jessica Hayes Read More »
New Board Member: Meet Mary Noli Pilkington November 5, 2024 We’re thrilled to introduce AFW’s newest board member, Mary Noli Pilkington! Mary is the Senior Director of The Department of Care Coordination and Clinical Social Work at UCLA Health: Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center; UCLA Mattel Children’s Hospital; UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center, UCLA West Valley Medical Director, Transplant Services, and pediatric ambulatory care. As Senior Director, Mary provides d… Jessica Hayes Read More »
Intern Reflection: Meet Manal August 7, 2024 My name is Manal, and I’ve had the privilege of interning at Angel Flight West this summer. It’s been a very rewarding experience, filled with learning opportunities that will significantly impact my professional growth. This internship has been an excellent opportunity to sharpen my marketing skills. I’ve learned the art of storytelling, and I’ve practiced crafting messages that resonate with differe… Manal Chaali Read More »
Meet New Area Leader for the Bay Area: Clay Ross August 5, 2024 Clay has been a volunteer with AFW since early 2021 with 45 flight missions to date in his Bonanza G36, in addition to 13 ground missions. He is passionate about encouraging pilots to join AFW and encouraging pilots to also drive ground legs after missions into their home airports, to provide our passengers with a more “chauffeured” experience. He looks forward to his role as the Area Leader for the Bay Area to help in… Jessica Hayes Read More »
