Michelle “MACE” Curran is a former U.S. Air Force Fighter Pilot who served for 13 years, including as the only female pilot for the Air Force Thunderbirds from 2019-2021, performing for millions across the country and internationally. She was only the second woman to fly as Lead Solo in the Thunderbird demonstration since the team’s creation in 1953.
Upon joining the Thunderbirds, Michelle discovered the best part wasn’t the flying—it was the opportunity to inspire others. Drawing on over a decade in high-performance aviation and her own transformation, she teaches audiences what they’re capable of when they let go of fear, lean into vulnerability, and make bold choices.
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Michelle “MACE” Curran is a former U.S. Air Force Fighter Pilot who served for 13 years, including as the only female pilot for the Air Force Thunderbirds from 2019-2021, performing for millions across the country and internationally. She was only the second woman to fly as Lead Solo in the Thunderbird demonstration since the team’s creation in 1953.
Upon joining the Thunderbirds, Michelle discovered the best part wasn’t the flying—it was the opportunity to inspire others. Drawing on over a decade in high-performance aviation and her own transformation, she teaches audiences what they’re capable of when they let go of fear, lean into vulnerability, and make bold choices.
Michelle shares her struggles with self-doubt, imposter syndrome, and finding her identity in a high-performance, type-A culture. Her evolution from battling a crippling fear of failure to flying inverted only inches from other aircraft at 500 mph inspires audiences to get comfortable being uncomfortable. Through stories of unbelievable flying, facing fears, and unwavering trust, Michelle brings real-world experience and inspiration to organizations.
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