Stephanie Fraser

Ms. Fraser has more than 25 years of experience in the aviation industry.  She has held management and technical positions at leading companies that serve the FAA and other Government Agencies.  She is a specialist in aviation system performance with a strong background in strategy, program development, and execution.

Prior to founding Covell Solutions, Ms. Fraser was Vice President for Advanced Research and Engineering at Metron Aviation, leading the successful bid and execution of the $1.15B FAA Systems Engineering 2020 contract.  Prior to joining Metron, she was Vice President of Flatirons Solutions, responsible for FAA systems engineering, architecture and analytical work, and content management programs for many other Government Agencies.  At IBM (formerly PricewaterhouseCoopers), she supported the FAA and TSA in performance measurement and modeling.  Earlier in her career, she was US Airways Manager of Operations Analysis and Strategic Planning.  Ms. Fraser began her career at MITRE supporting the FAA in developing new operational concepts, conducting simulation analyses, and making investment decisions.

Ms. Fraser holds a M.S. in Operations Research and a B.S. in Electrical Engineering, both from George Washington University.  She serves on the Board of Directors for Women in Aerospace.

Michelle Somerday, Ph.D.

Dr. Somerday has more than 20 years of professional experience and has been in the aviation industry since 2001. She has experience in a number of functional areas, including system engineering, research and technical analysis, program management, strategic planning, and business development. She has worked across the full range of aviation system development, from mission analysis to operational implementation and support.

Prior to working for Covell Solutions, Dr. Somerday was a Senior Program Manager at Flatirons Solutions where she oversaw and participated in system engineering, strategic planning, and business case development for new Federal Aviation Administration operational systems. At Metron Aviation, she managed airspace and environmental projects funded by the FAA, NASA, and JPDO, and met with Chinese government officials in Beijing to address potential air traffic issues associated with the 2008 Olympics. She has also worked at the FAA Air Traffic Control System Command Center providing real-time operational support and analysis, and in the FAA Free Flight Benefits Office evaluating the impact of new Collaborative Decision Making initiatives.

Dr. Somerday holds a Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering from the University of Virginia, a M.S. in Materials Science and Engineering from the University of Florida, and a B.S.E. in Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science from Duke University.