Marion Blakey
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| Born | 1948 Gadsden, Alabama |
| Occupation | United States Government Administrator |
| Spouse | Married |
| Children | one daughter |
Marion Clifton Blakey (born March 26, 1948) is the 15th Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration. She is the second woman to hold the position.
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[edit] Background
Blakey was born in Gadsden, Alabama, and received her bachelor's degree with honors in international studies from Mary Washington College (1970) of the University of Virginia. She also attended Johns Hopkins University, School of Advanced International Studies (1973) for graduate work in Middle East Affairs,[1] and the University of Florence in Florence, Italy (1969).
She is married to William Ryan Dooley, and has one daughter, born in 1987.[2]
[edit] Non-governmental service
From 1993 to 2001, Blakey was the principal of Blakey & Associates, now Blakey & Agnew, a Washington, D.C. public affairs consulting firm with a particular focus on transportation issues and traffic safety.[1]
[edit] Prior US government service
Blakey has held four previous Presidential appointments, two of which required Senate confirmation. From 1992 to 1993, Blakey served as Administrator of the Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). As the nation's leading highway safety official, she was charged with reducing deaths, injuries, and economic losses resulting from motor vehicle crashes. Prior to her service at NHTSA, she held key positions at the United States Department of Commerce, the United States Department of Education, the National Endowment for the Humanities, the White House, and the United States Department of Transportation.[1]
[edit] NTSB Chairman
During her tenure as NTSB Chairman, Blakey managed a number of accident investigations including the crash of American Airlines Flight 587 in November 2001. Blakey worked to improve the Board's accident reporting process and increased industry and regulatory responsiveness to NTSB safety recommendations. Additionally, Blakey strengthened the Board's advocacy and outreach programs to promote safer travel throughout all modes of transportation. She also furthered development of the NTSB Academy as a national and international resource to enhance aviation safety and accident investigations.[1]
[edit] FAA Administrator
Blakey was sworn in September 13, 2002 as the 15th Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration. As Administrator, she is responsible for regulating and advancing the safety of the nation's airways as well as operating the world's largest air traffic control system.[1]
[edit] References
- ^ a b c d e Federal Aviation Administration. Marion Blakey Biography. Accessed January 14, 2007.
- ^ Miller, Leslie. “FAA Chief Seeks to Move FAA Out of ‘Dire Straits’” Associated Press. [1]. Accessed January 31, 2007.
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| Preceded by Jane Garvey |
Federal Aviation Administrator 2002–Incumbent |
Succeeded by Incumbent |
