Jeanette Saunders is a distinguished professional with over 25 years of successful Strategic Planning & Performance, Organizational Development, Human Resources Management, Strategic Talent Management, Change Management and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) experience, including 15 years in the aviation industry both as a consultant and as an airport executive. Her work has helped multiple airports and other organizations receive national, industry, and local awards and recognitions pertaining to overall performance, talent management and DEI.

Ms. Saunders comes to AMAC from Jacobsen|Daniels, an aviation Planning, Operations and Implementation firm, where she performed as the Vice President of Management Services & Strategy, leading a team of project managers, consultants and analysts in customized management strategies and solutions designed to achieve organizational success and competitiveness, including developing culturally competent organizations. She also serves as Vice Chair of AMAC’s Aviation Professional Development Committee.

Prior to joining Jacobsen|Daniels, Ms. Saunders served as the President/CEO of the Presidents’ Council Minority Business Chamber & Foundation, helping minority-owned businesses grow and thrive as well as advocating for state and local policies that advance a stronger, more economically vibrant minority community. She also previously held positions as the Chief Administrative Officer & Chief of Staff for the Cleveland Airport System (CAS). She oversaw all aspects of the airport management and managed the organization’s strategic priorities in collaboration with 42 direct and indirect reporting Executives and Senior Managers. During her tenure at CAS, she helped the organization receive the ACI-ASQ 2009 “Most Improved Airport in the Industry” and the 2014 ACI-NA “Diversity Inclusion Champion Award.” Her accomplishments also awarded her Crain’s Business Magazine 2012 HR Executive of the Year.