Jan Brown | founder and co-chair
Jan Brown is a retired flight attendant from United Airlines after 24 years of service. Jan was the chief flight attendant in the 1989 DC-10 Sioux City, IA accident. The death of a lap child in the Souix City accident prompted her into action as she began advocating to end the practice of lap children in aviation, ensuring safety for ALL passengers, regardless of age.
She has testified twice before the U.S. House Aviation Sub-Committee, the 1996 White House Commission on Aviation Safety, and lobbied extensively while a bill mandating child restraints for children under two years sat in three Congressional sessions without a vote. She has participated in countless TV documentaries and contributed to other various media reports about this issue.
Jan graduated from St. Anselm College in 2012. She is a member of Clipped Wings, a Special Olympics volunteer, serves on the Sioux City scholarship selection committee, and is a minister of communion and care at her church.
She has testified twice before the U.S. House Aviation Sub-Committee, the 1996 White House Commission on Aviation Safety, and lobbied extensively while a bill mandating child restraints for children under two years sat in three Congressional sessions without a vote. She has participated in countless TV documentaries and contributed to other various media reports about this issue.
Jan graduated from St. Anselm College in 2012. She is a member of Clipped Wings, a Special Olympics volunteer, serves on the Sioux City scholarship selection committee, and is a minister of communion and care at her church.
John Goglia | co-chair
John Goglia is a former Professor of Aviation Science and Director of the Center for Integrated Emergency Management at Saint Louis University’s Parks College of Engineering, Aviation and Technology. As such, he was responsible for creating a world-class program for preventing and preparing for disasters, from natural disasters such as forest fires to man-made ones such as aircraft accidents. Prior to this, Mr. Goglia served as a Member of the National Transportation Safety Board from August 1995 to June 2004. With more than 40 years experience in the aviation industry, he was the first Board Member to hold an FAA aircraft mechanic’s certificate.
As a Board Member, Mr. Goglia distinguished himself in numerous areas of transportation safety. In particular, he was instrumental in raising awareness of airport safety issues, including the importance of airport crash fire and rescue operations and the dangers of wildlife at airports. He played a key role in focusing international attention on the increasing significance of aircraft maintenance in aviation accidents. He pressed successfully for greater integration of civilian and military safety information, becoming a featured speaker at national aviation symposiums attended by military leaders and major defense contractors.
Mr. Goglia was an outspoken advocate for greater compassion and sensitivity in dealing with surviving family members of victims of transportation accidents. He worked diligently to ensure that families received timely and forthright information following transportation accidents. In recognition of his dedication to helping grieving families, the National Air Disaster Alliance awarded him its 2001 Aviation Safety Award.
Numerous prestigious groups have recognized Mr. Goglia’s contributions to aviation safety. Aviation Week & Space Technology awarded him a coveted 2004 Laurel for his outstanding service as an NTSB Board member. The Society of Automotive Engineers presented him with the Aerospace Chair Award for outstanding leadership in 2003 and the Marvin Whitlock Award for outstanding management accomplishment in 2002. In 2006, he was awarded the annual Air Transport Association (ATA) Nuts and Bolts award. This award is the highest award given by the ATA and honors those with outstanding service and contributions to the airline industry over an extended period.
John Goglia is recognized across the world as an expert in aviation safety. He frequently serves as a keynote speaker at various events across the world including Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul conference, Society of Automotive Engineers, and other various panels and meetings. John’s extensive experience is also often quoted in numerous news articles and on-air interviews.
Mr. Goglia has served on a number of Boards, including the Aviation Technical Training College in Singapore, and advises a number of organizations, including the Professional Aviation Maintenance Association. transportation and safety issues. Mr. Goglia writes a regular column for Aviation International News.
Mr. Goglia has held numerous positions in the airline industry and was involved for more than 20 years as a union flight safety representative on accident investigation teams. For twelve years, he operated his own aircraft service company. Mr. Goglia served as the Governor’s appointee to the Boston Area Second Airport Site Selection Board and the Massachusetts Workers Compensation Review Commission
As a Board Member, Mr. Goglia distinguished himself in numerous areas of transportation safety. In particular, he was instrumental in raising awareness of airport safety issues, including the importance of airport crash fire and rescue operations and the dangers of wildlife at airports. He played a key role in focusing international attention on the increasing significance of aircraft maintenance in aviation accidents. He pressed successfully for greater integration of civilian and military safety information, becoming a featured speaker at national aviation symposiums attended by military leaders and major defense contractors.
Mr. Goglia was an outspoken advocate for greater compassion and sensitivity in dealing with surviving family members of victims of transportation accidents. He worked diligently to ensure that families received timely and forthright information following transportation accidents. In recognition of his dedication to helping grieving families, the National Air Disaster Alliance awarded him its 2001 Aviation Safety Award.
Numerous prestigious groups have recognized Mr. Goglia’s contributions to aviation safety. Aviation Week & Space Technology awarded him a coveted 2004 Laurel for his outstanding service as an NTSB Board member. The Society of Automotive Engineers presented him with the Aerospace Chair Award for outstanding leadership in 2003 and the Marvin Whitlock Award for outstanding management accomplishment in 2002. In 2006, he was awarded the annual Air Transport Association (ATA) Nuts and Bolts award. This award is the highest award given by the ATA and honors those with outstanding service and contributions to the airline industry over an extended period.
John Goglia is recognized across the world as an expert in aviation safety. He frequently serves as a keynote speaker at various events across the world including Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul conference, Society of Automotive Engineers, and other various panels and meetings. John’s extensive experience is also often quoted in numerous news articles and on-air interviews.
Mr. Goglia has served on a number of Boards, including the Aviation Technical Training College in Singapore, and advises a number of organizations, including the Professional Aviation Maintenance Association. transportation and safety issues. Mr. Goglia writes a regular column for Aviation International News.
Mr. Goglia has held numerous positions in the airline industry and was involved for more than 20 years as a union flight safety representative on accident investigation teams. For twelve years, he operated his own aircraft service company. Mr. Goglia served as the Governor’s appointee to the Boston Area Second Airport Site Selection Board and the Massachusetts Workers Compensation Review Commission
Jennifer Stansberry Miller | transportation victims' advocate
Jennifer Stansberry Miller, MSW, LCSW is an independent consultant and educator in the area of disaster family assistance and mental health.
Jennifer’s personal journey started following the tragic death of her brother, Brad Stansberry. Brad was on the 1994 aviation disaster of American Eagle Flight 4184, which also claimed 67 additional souls. As a family advocate, she has lobbied in Washington, D.C.; organized state and national conferences surrounding aviation issues; participated in industry training/educational videos; coordinated and participated in state and national press conferences; operates social media and websites; and acts as primary contact in family communications with the "Families of 4184." Jennifer joined a grassroots movement with other aviation disaster family members advocating for better treatment for survivors and victims following aviation accidents. These efforts resulted in the passage and implementation of the Aviation Disaster Family Assistance Act of 1996 (Act).
Over the years, she provided input on the final drafts and policies mandated by the Act; testified for the White House Commission on Aviation Safety and Security; responded to a major commercial aviation disaster; has provided expertise on topics such as disaster mental health with National Organization of Victims Assistance; disaster family assistance with emergency response personnel; victim awareness with the National Transportation Safety Board; and provides guidance to those affected by transportation disasters. Jennifer was subject matter expert for the Airport Cooperative Research Program Research Report 171, Establishing a Coordinated Local Family Assistance Program for Airports.
It was at the White House Commission on Aviation Safety and Security hearing in 1996 when she first met Jan Brown and heard about United Flight 232, and Evan. Jennifer's interest in child safety originates in her serving as an investigator for Indiana's Child Protective Services department. She has witnessed first hand the vulnerability of children, especially when dependent on a government system to protect their best interest.
Jennifer’s personal journey started following the tragic death of her brother, Brad Stansberry. Brad was on the 1994 aviation disaster of American Eagle Flight 4184, which also claimed 67 additional souls. As a family advocate, she has lobbied in Washington, D.C.; organized state and national conferences surrounding aviation issues; participated in industry training/educational videos; coordinated and participated in state and national press conferences; operates social media and websites; and acts as primary contact in family communications with the "Families of 4184." Jennifer joined a grassroots movement with other aviation disaster family members advocating for better treatment for survivors and victims following aviation accidents. These efforts resulted in the passage and implementation of the Aviation Disaster Family Assistance Act of 1996 (Act).
Over the years, she provided input on the final drafts and policies mandated by the Act; testified for the White House Commission on Aviation Safety and Security; responded to a major commercial aviation disaster; has provided expertise on topics such as disaster mental health with National Organization of Victims Assistance; disaster family assistance with emergency response personnel; victim awareness with the National Transportation Safety Board; and provides guidance to those affected by transportation disasters. Jennifer was subject matter expert for the Airport Cooperative Research Program Research Report 171, Establishing a Coordinated Local Family Assistance Program for Airports.
It was at the White House Commission on Aviation Safety and Security hearing in 1996 when she first met Jan Brown and heard about United Flight 232, and Evan. Jennifer's interest in child safety originates in her serving as an investigator for Indiana's Child Protective Services department. She has witnessed first hand the vulnerability of children, especially when dependent on a government system to protect their best interest.