Theresa M. Claiborne is a retired United Airlines Captain with 34 years of experience, most recently flying the Boeing 787 Dreamliner. She was the first Black woman pilot in U.S. Air Force history, serving as a KC-135 instructor pilot for 14 years in the Air Force Reserve. She has over 20,000 flight hours. Claiborne is President of Sisters of the Skies, Inc. and a board member of the National WASP WWII Museum. She holds a B.A. degree in Communication and Media Studies from California State University-Sacramento and has been a leader in aviation mentorship and advocacy.
