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MORE THAN JUST A

TICKET TO FLY

MEET THE TEAM BEHIND THE LEADING EDGE

DENISE WATSON

FOUNDER & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

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Denise is an educator-turned-entrepreneur and commercial pilot who specializes in consultation, review, revision, and advocacy services, as well as providing exclusive programs for high school and community college students to develop the unique experiences and relevant skills they need to give them a leading edge in both the highly competitive college admissions and corporate/trade industry employment market.

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MICHAEL LUM
DIRECTOR OF MARKETING, SALES, OPERATIONS, & TRAINING

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Michael Lum is Co-Founder and Executive Director of Marketing, Sales, & Training for The Leading Edge College and Career Pathways, and The Edge’s predecessor sister company, VFR Unlimited, the non-profit 501C3 organization that prepares the disabled population with higher-level skills and experience to work in financially sustainable industries.

Michael believes by sharing his successes, it will motivate other students to take advantage of a chance to create their own unique backstory, giving others the important leadership and  transitional skills fundamental in aviation

Bio Coming Soon:
Meet David Pavey

Director of Operations

 

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NITIN SELVAMANI

DIRECTOR OF AVIATION PROGRAMMING & COORDINATING SERVICES

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Nitin Selvamani is a 3rd year student studying Aviation at San Jose State University while pursuing a minor in Business. During his time in college, Nitin has been a competitor in the SJSU Precision Flight team for over 1 year. This semester, he is a coach for an event known as SCAN (Simulated Comprehensive Aircraft Navigation). Through studying and knowledge already learned from school, Nitin was able to earn his Advanced Ground Instructor certificate while being a full-time student. Today, he shares his love for aviation by teaching it, which is why he came to Leading Edge. Additionally, Nitin serves as a Radio Operator in the United States Marine Corps.

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