Introduction: Expertise & Accomplishments. The World's 1st Female Company Commander of an all male Latino flight training unit, a combat pilot veteran and an Astropreneur. Born and raised in Paterson, New Jersey and the youngest of four siblings. Her father was a professional soccer player and her mother a waitress. When she was two years old, her father died in a car accident leaving her mother injured with four children to raise. She embraces the hardships of her youth to motivate others to excel. From selling Christmas cards, to delivering newspapers, to flying airplanes at 17 years old, to an honorable twenty year plus military career, her drive to achieve has led her to the fulfillment of a better life for herself and her family. Ingrid took on challenge after challenge. She formed her own Technology Consulting Company. She believes, " You have to stay laser focused when flying an aircraft, and the same approach is required when growing a business in today's world of rapidly changing technology."
Ingrid Centurion knows what it takes to win in a male-dominated profession. She operated in mission-critical environments from the cockpit of multiple aircraft platforms UH-1H (Huey), UH-60 (Blackhawk), RC-12P (Guardrail) to the controls of ground robots and unmanned aircraft systems. She was the first female Company Commander of an all male Hispanic flight training company at the Western Hemisphere Institute of Security and Cooperation (WHINSEC), in the Helicopter School Battalion (HSB) located at Fort Rucker, Alabama, the United States Army Aviation Flight Training Center of Excellence. The HSB provided the most elite flight training in the world. She flew missions worldwide as a United States Army Aviator, and is used to working in fast-moving dynamic environments where real time actionable intelligence is the key to decisions that can generate catastrophic results. The same challenges are found in business markets when customers needs evolve and if you don't adapt quickly your company and products are at risk.
Ingrid shares her fascinating experiences. She is uniquely qualified in the fundamentals of taking on major challenges, performing under pressure, professional and personal struggles and overcoming major adversity. Her mastery of these fundamentals will motivate you and your team. By the end of her talks, you will find the inner strength to take positive action. Ingrid is producing her own local cable TV show called Inspiring Careers. Inspiring Careers will educate and inspire viewers through technology, interviews and documentaries created by Ingrid and her team of volunteers who share a passion of making a difference in the community. Ingrid is an example of determination, hardwork and professionalism. She shares her personal and professional story to inspire others to reach thier potential on a personal and professional level.
I enjoy making a difference in people's live and inspiring them to overcome barriers while challenging themselves physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. I educate and inform my audiences on technology, innovation, and vision. I prepare drills and exercises for my audience to work on after my presentations. I like to interact and engage with my audience.
