23: Finding Your Wings with Jill Meyers

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23: Finding Your Wings with Jill Meyers

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Mar 20, 2019

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Jill Meyers is an aerospace engineer with experience from very light jets to top secret defense projects. Jill talks about her experience working in a field that is predominately run by men, the struggles she has faced, and how young girls can achieve their dreams.

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Mar 20, 2019

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23: Finding Your Wings with Jill Meyers

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