Meet the contributors
The researchers, pilots, advocates, and journalists whose work and testimony shaped this investigation.
Kimberly Perkins, PhD
Pilot. Researcher. Outdoor Enthusiast.
Founder of AI-enabled human performance tools designed to bring Crew Resource Management and psychological resilience into everyday operations.
Passionate about sociotechnical systems, the outdoors, and helping her rescue dog build confidence one walk at a time. Usually found somewhere between a long-haul flight, a mountain trail, and a paddle board.
Dina Kaur Chawla
UX Researcher. Systems Thinker. Storyteller.
With a background in psychology, neuroscience, and human-centered design, approaches research through systems thinking, behavioral insight, and empathy-driven inquiry.
Drawn to complex sociotechnical systems, her work spans pilot mental health research, human-centered AI, and healthcare interfaces designed to make complex human experiences more visible, understandable, and actionable.
Sophia Guild
UX Researcher. Designer. Storyteller.
With roots in writing and journalism, approaches user research through storytelling, empathy, and curiosity.
Drawn to aviation through work with Envoy Airlines, her experience spans pilot mental health awareness initiatives and a United Airlines capstone focused on crew-facing airport technology.