Jen holds Commercial Pilot and Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) certificates for both single-engine airplanes and gliders. After starting power plane flying in the late 1990s, she moved to Vermont in 2004, beginning her work as an instructor and tow pilot for Sugarbush Soaring. Her passion for youth aviation led her and her husband, Tom Anderson, to take over Sugarbush Soaring’s youth programs in 2015. Working with young people feeds her soul and Jen has been a dedicated member of the FEFY board since 2017. Outside of flying, she works professionally as an Aquatic Ecologist for Tetra Tech and holds a B.A. in Biology from Dartmouth College and an M.S. in Environmental Sciences from Ohio University. She enjoys flying her 1941 Taylorcraft, biking, hiking, and shooting hoops with the campers.

Eve joined the FEFY board in 2021, bringing a strong background in brand management and marketing from companies including Procter & Gamble, Nabisco, and Time Warner. She holds an MBA from YaleUniversity in public and private management and serves on several youth and community boards. Eve's commitment to FEFY stems from a deep personal conviction: after her son, Alex, joined the line crew over fifteen years ago, she witnessed the deep and lasting impact the experience had on his development. Eve is dedicated to "paying it forward" by ensuring Flight Experience for Youth thrives for more young people interested in aviation. Eve and her husband Gene split their time between their home in Fayston and Umbria, Italy.

For the past 3 years, Danny has been a full-time Glider Flight Instructor (CFI) at the Warren Sugarbush Airport. His journey is a testament to the programs FEFY supports: he spent five summers in the Line Crew program, worked as Assistant Airport Manager, and ultimately attained his private and commercial glider certificates through the generous support of the community. Danny, who joined the FEFY board in 2019 after several years as a Youth Advisor, is currently a senior pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering at Olin College of Engineering. Outside of the airfield and classroom, he holds a Private Pilot power certificate and enjoys welding, milling lumber, and ski patrolling.

Emilio is a software engineer who graduated from Virginia Tech with a B.S. in Computer Science in 1997. As a recreational pilot with a private certificate and instrument rating, his journey with FEFY began when he dropped off his son, Sebastian, at a Youth Soaring Camp. "When I returned a week later to pick him up, I could sense that something really special had taken place," he says. Intrigued by the positive transformation, his family began making regular trips to the airfield. The more he was exposed to the programs, the youth, and the community, the stronger his desire grew to become involved, leading him to accept an offer to join the FEFY board in 2022. Emilio is dedicated to sharing his passion for aviation and enjoys witnessing firsthand the power of the supportive FEFY community to guide, inspire, and motivate young people.

Ellen joined Sugarbush Soaring as Business Manager in 2023, bringing experience from a career in sales and marketing, event management, and more recently, airport management. What started as a "fun summer job" quickly evolved into a passion project. After witnessing the transformative power of the youth programs supported by FEFY, her work gained new meaning. She became deeply involved, coordinating fundraising events and Youth Soaring Camps. Ellen now proudly serves on the FEFY board, committed to an organization that makes a real impact on young people's lives and helps them achieve their aviation dreams. In the off-season, Ellen and her husband Dave, a Sugarbush Soaring tow pilot, live in central New Hampshire and fly a Van’s RV-7 they built together.

Brian joined the FEFY board in 2018, bringing a deep commitment to both education and technology. Before starting his teaching career in 2009, Brian spent 23 years in the environmental testing and consulting field. He recently retired after teaching STEM courses to middle and high school students at Harwood Union, including a popular Aerospace Technology class that focused on the physics of flight, engineering design, and flight simulation. Brian holds a B.S. in Chemistry/Geology, an M.A. in Education, and pursued advanced graduate studies at Northern Vermont University. He is currently working with his FEFY colleagues to develop an integrated STEM curriculum within the summer soaring camps.  He lives in Waterbury, VT with his wife Pam enjoying time with their grandkids and honing his skills as a metal artist. 

Tim began his aviation journey at the age of 12 when he joined the Sugarbush Soaring Line Crew program after attending an airport open house. His dedication saw him progress quickly, achieving the position of Line Crew Chief in 2022 and Airport Operations Assistant in 2024. Tim holds a private pilot certificate in gliders and is currently pursuing his commercial certification. He is a sophomore at Clarkson University studying aeronautical engineering.

Braden has been a committed member of the line crew since he joined the program at the age of 12. A natural leader and mentor to younger members, he took over Line Crew Chief responsibilities from Tim in 2024. Braden holds a private pilot certificate in gliders and is a freshman at Vermont State University, where he is pursing his power ratings in the Professional Pilot Technology Program.