🎙️ Episode Description
In this week’s episode, Khristian Jones shares what building industry and creating space for others really looks like - beyond the buzzwords.
She gets honest about how emotional intelligence - especially empathy - is at the heart of creating spaces and policies that make people feel seen, supported, and valued. Creating sustainable environments is not about checking boxes - it’s about making sure people feel like they actually belong, because they do!
đź”— Universal Inclusion Links
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/universal_inclusion/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/universal-inclusion-ui/
👤 Guest Bio
Khristian Jones is an Interiors Engineer at United Airlines, where she manages the Boeing 737 fleet. She holds a degree in Aerospace Engineering from Wichita State University and began her career in the space industry through the Brooke Owens Fellowship, completing an internship at The Spaceship Company before going on to work as a Material Test Engineer at Virgin Galactic.
Throughout her journey, Khristian has committed to inspiring the next generation of STEM professionals. During her time at Wichita State, she worked with the SEEDS (Science Engineering Educational Development for Students) program, where she found her passion for diversity advocacy in STEM. Khristian continues to champion justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion across the aerospace industry. As a co-founder and executive member of the Patti Grace Smith Fellowship, she works to provide meaningful career pathways in aerospace for students from historically excluded backgrounds.
Her work ensures that young people—especially those who rarely see themselves represented in STEM—know that space is for them, too.
đź”— Guest Links
- LinkedIn: Khristian Jones
- PGS Fellowship: https://www.pgsfellowship.org/
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