Fly For The Culture

In a world where diversity is taking flight, representation becomes the compass guiding many toward the unexplored skies of possibility. As a young person, there’s power in seeing someone from your own roots engaged in aerospace. It ignites fresh curiosities and can be the gateway to opportunities in the industry.In this podcast episode, we connected with Clarence Garden, Vice President of Fly For The Culture, a nonprofit on a mission to bring more diversity to aviation. Clarence shares his personal story of how he soared into the world of aviation as part of an underrepresented community and is now influencing the lives of young people in similar communities through impactful experiences like discovery flights.Tune in to hear how Fly For The Culture is breaking barriers by showcasing diverse careers in aviation and getting young people involved in the world of flight with thrilling first-time experiences, and even charting the course for some to earn their wings before their driver's license!Diversity is the jet fuel that propels the aerospace community forward. Share this episode with your family, colleagues, and friends to help create awareness about the limitless possibilities in aerospace. There’s a career waiting for someone who has no idea it exists.Learn more about the FAA’s internship programs and summer Aviation Career Education Academies!Meet Our Guest:  Clarence Garden is from Atlanta, Georgia. He holds a BA in Political Science and an MA in International Relations. With a diverse background, including active duty as an Air Force Officer and various roles in aviation, Clarence is currently a Beechjet 400 First Officer for Wheels Up Private Jets. Beyond his aviation career, he serves his community through roles in Civil Air Patrol, academia, and as Vice President of Fly For The Culture, aiming to introduce diverse careers in aviation. Most importantly, Clarence is a dedicated family man, married with two children.Disclaimer: Reference in this podcast to any specific commercial product, process, service, manufacturer, company, or trademark does not constitute endorsement or recommendation by the U.S. government, Department of Transportation, or Federal Aviation Administration. As an agency of the U.S. government, the FAA cannot endorse or appear to endorse any specific product or service.