ADK’s Sia Schatz Honored with IAWA Millie Award of Excellence
November 9, 2026
ADK Consulting & Executive Search is proud to announce that Theresia “Sia” Schatz, A.A.E., was honored with the Millie Award of Excellence by the International Aerospace Womens Association (IAWA) during its Annual Conference, held November 3–5, 2026, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Named in honor of aviation pioneer Amelia Earhart, the newly established award recognizes IAWA members for their outstanding volunteer service and contributions to the organization. Sia was among several members recognized at the Annual Conference Gala for her dedication as Editor of IAWA’s bimonthly FlightPaths newsletter, which keeps members informed and connected through news and updates about the association’s activities.
A respected aviation professional with more than 40 years of industry experience, Sia joined ADK in 2022. She brings extensive expertise in airport operations, property management, commercial development, and aviation research, gained through leadership roles with the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey and the Airport Cooperative Research Program (ACRP). At ADK, she draws on this experience and her extensive industry knowledge to support the firm’s executive search and consulting services.