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Airline Ambassadors International

Airline Ambassadors International (AAI) is an international non-profit organization with significant global influence. AAI is a registered 501(c)(3) international non-profit organization recognized by the United Nations, dedicated to charitable causes and eligible for tax-exempt status under the U.S. Internal Revenue Code. Holding Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), AAI actively participates in discussions and decision-making on relevant issues across UN platforms. As a member organization of the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC), AAI maintains broad partnerships and influence in the charitable sector.

$60M+
Raised
Funding for Global Humanitarian Projects
500,000+
Beneficiaries
Children & Vulnerable Groups Supported
62
Countries
Direct Humanitarian Aid Delivered Worldwide
31
Years of Impact
Founded in 1996 by Airline Employees

Future Initiatives: Dedicated to UN Sustainable Development Goal 4 (Quality Education), leveraging education to empower vulnerable youth and accelerate global sustainability.

Honors & Accreditations

Airline Ambassadors International has earned top-tier accreditations from world-renowned watchdog organizations, reflecting our unwavering commitment to financial transparency, ethical governance, and impactful global humanitarian work.

Global Giving 2024 Vetted Organization
Global Giving 2024 Top-Ranked Organization
Candid Guide Star 2023 Gold Transparency Seal
Marquis Who's Who 2024 Honored Listee
UN 70th Anniversary / ECOSOC Consultative Status
Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) Member
CASA Construction Manual Publication

Board Leadership & Core Members

AAI's Board of Directors and Advisory Committee comprises industry leaders and educators from around the world, embodying the United Nations humanitarian spirit and driving global impact through dedicated service.

June Huang

June Huang

Chair of the Board

Head of The Windsor School, New York

Nancy Rivard

Nancy Rivard

Founder & Vice Chair

Visionary Leader in Humanitarian Aviation

Board Members

Lee Tian

Lee Tian

Dave Rivard

Dave Rivard

Mike Ciraldo

Mike Ciraldo

Martha Childress

Martha Childress

Richard Jordan

Richard Jordan

Donna Hubbard

Donna Hubbard

Kate Jewell

Kate Jewell

Core Programs & Global Initiatives

Humanitarian Aid & "Journeys of the Heart"
Hand-Delivered Relief

Humanitarian Aid & "Journeys of the Heart"

AAI connects everyday individuals and airline staff with urgent humanitarian needs—delivering medical supplies, school necessities, and clothing directly to orphanages, clinics, and remote villages in 62 countries. We built 5 safe shelters in Haiti, established clinics in El Salvador, and founded schools in Guatemala.

Child Medical & Adoption Escort
Life-Saving Transit

Child Medical & Adoption Escort

Dedicated volunteers escort vulnerable children requiring life-changing specialized medical operations to/from the United States, as well as children traveling to their adoptive families, providing safe passage for 10 to 20 children every month.

Anti-Human Trafficking & Airport Advocacy
Global Child Protection

Anti-Human Trafficking & Airport Advocacy

A pioneer in aviation child protection, AAI has conducted over 120 specialized training sessions across major U.S. and international airport hubs, educating airline crew, ground staff, and airport police on recognizing trafficking indicators and rapid reporting.

UN Global Youth SDG Action & Entrepreneurship
Future Leadership & Innovation

UN Global Youth SDG Action & Entrepreneurship

Co-hosted with The Windsor School and the New York Institute of Finance (NYIF), this program empowers high school and collegiate youth to engineer green, carbon-neutral business solutions, culminating in global pitch finals at Swarthmore College and the UN Headquarters.

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