From Title IX to 35,000 feet | Anne Simpson | TEDxBellevueWomen

Anne was the third female pilot hired at a major airline in 1981. She is also a former athlete at a Division 1 school (UC Berkeley). Anne has always credited sport and competitive athletics for her success. She passionately supports Title IX, and the doors that it opened for her – and continues to open for girls and young women.

In this talk, Anne will share what she believes is the long-term benefit of sports - now and for future generations. As we approach the 50th anniversary of Title IX, Anne acknowledges that there is still much work to do.

Anne was born and raised in the Seattle area. She graduated from the University of California, Berkeley in 1978 with a BA in Physical Education. She was a varsity athlete on the Cal Women’s Crew and a member of the Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority. While in college Anne also completed her flight training preparing her for the aviation career that followed. In January 1981, Anne was hired by Northwest Airlines becoming their 3rd female pilot and one of the first 30 women hired by a legacy carrier in the US. In her 35 year career with Northwest and Delta Air Lines she held many flying positions including 747 Captain. Anne is married and has two adult children. She is on the board of the Seattle Rep and the Museum of Flight where in 2016 she became the first female Chair of the Board of Trustees. Anne has always credited sport and competitive athletics for her success and passionately supports Title IX and the doors that it continues to open for girls and young women. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx