Institutional & Community Partnerships

    LET'S COLLABORATE.

    Bring aviation psychology, human performance, and mental health expertise into the work you're already doing.

    Dr. Abigail Powell, PhD works with aviation organizations, universities, providers, brands, media, and professional communities to create meaningful education and resources for the people behind aviation.

    AVIATION PSYCHOLOGY
    HUMAN PERFORMANCE
    MENTAL HEALTH
    WELLNESS
    EDUCATION
    Community & Culture

    AVIATION IS A TEAM SPORT.

    The aviation community is made up of more than pilots.

    It's made up of crews, controllers, maintenance professionals, dispatchers, instructors, students, leaders, families, educators, organizations, and the people building the future of aviation.

    The psychological demands of aviation touch all of them. That's where collaboration comes in.

    Dr. Powell partners with organizations and professionals who want to bring a psychologically informed perspective to the aviation community.

    "Different organizations reach different parts of aviation. Collaboration allows us to reach more of it."
    Partnership Scope

    WHO IS THIS FOR?

    Aviation Organizations

    Professional associations, aviation organizations, safety organizations, and industry groups.

    Universities & Colleges

    Aviation programs, psychology programs, student organizations, research initiatives, and educational institutions.

    Aviation Companies

    Airlines, operators, flight schools, aviation businesses, and organizations supporting aviation professionals.

    Healthcare & Providers

    Therapists, psychologists, physicians, wellness professionals, AMEs, and other providers serving aviation populations.

    Brands

    Brands creating products, services, technology, wellness resources, or experiences relevant to aviation professionals.

    Podcasts & Media

    Podcasts, publications, news organizations, video platforms, and creators covering aviation, psychology, wellness, leadership, or human performance.

    Events & Conferences

    Aviation conferences, safety events, university events, professional development events, and industry gatherings.

    Other

    Have an idea that doesn't fit neatly into a category? That's okay. If it supports the aviation community, let's talk.

    Propose Your Idea
    Dr. Abigail Powell, PhD — Aviation Psychologist

    Dr. Abigail Powell, PhD

    Aviation Psychologist · Founder of The Aviation Mindset

    Founder, The Aviation Therapist

    Creator, The Aviation Mindset

    Licensed Psychologist: Texas, Arizona, Florida · CMNCS

    "I grew up around pilots. I speak aviation before I speak clinical."

    Expertise & Leadership

    A PSYCHOLOGIST WHO SPEAKS AVIATION.

    Dr. Powell grew up in aviation — her father, grandfather, and uncle were all airline pilots, and she's married to a Navy SEAL turned pilot. She is one of the few licensed psychologists who started her private practice based around aviation and the people who serve within the community.

    Her approach is direct, evidence-informed, and solution-focused. She bridges clinical rigor, nervous system education, and human performance to keep aviation professionals operating safely and living well.

    DR. POWELL'S AREAS OF EXPERIENCE:

    Aviation psychology
    Mental health
    Human performance
    Burnout
    Stress
    Anxiety
    Performance pressure
    Aviation identity
    Career transitions
    Recovery
    Nervous system education
    Wellness
    Work-home transitions
    Human factors
    Flexible Formats

    WHAT COULD WE CREATE TOGETHER?

    "Collaboration doesn't have to fit into one box."

    FORMAT

    SPEAKING & EDUCATION

    • Keynotes
    • Workshops
    • University lectures
    • Aviation safety events
    • Professional development
    • Mental health education
    • Human factors education
    • Leadership education
    MEDIA

    PODCASTS & MEDIA

    • Podcast interviews
    • Expert commentary
    • Media appearances
    • Articles
    • Video content
    • Educational series
    RESOURCES

    EDUCATIONAL CONTENT

    • Guides
    • Digital resources
    • Interactive tools
    • Educational series
    • Aviation psychology content
    • Human performance resources
    ACADEMIA

    UNIVERSITY COLLABORATIONS

    • Student education
    • Guest lectures
    • Aviation psychology programming
    • Research conversations
    • Student wellness initiatives
    • Career preparation
    • Professional development
    INDUSTRY

    BRAND COLLABORATIONS

    • Educational campaigns
    • Co-created content
    • Aviation wellness initiatives
    • Brand education
    • Digital resources
    • Community campaigns
    HEALTHCARE

    PROVIDER COLLABORATIONS

    • Referral relationships
    • Cross-disciplinary education
    • Aviation-specific resources
    • Provider education
    • Collaborative programming
    ASSOCIATIONS

    AVIATION ORGANIZATION COLLABORATIONS

    • Member education
    • Mental health programming
    • Human factors initiatives
    • Wellness programming
    • Safety culture education
    • Workshops & Events
    BESPOKE

    CUSTOM COLLABORATIONS

    Have an idea that doesn't fit into one of these categories? Tell me what you're thinking.

    Propose Your Concept
    Aviation-Specific Standard

    BUILT FOR AVIATION.
    GROUNDED IN PSYCHOLOGY.

    Aviation has its own culture, language, pressures, schedules, identity, and professional consequences. Mental health education designed for the general population doesn't always translate directly into aviation. Dr. Abigail Powell, PhD brings a psychology-first perspective that understands the aviation environment.

    Collaboration can address the actual realities aviation professionals experience:

    High-performance environments
    Fatigue
    Burnout
    Stress
    Identity
    Career transitions
    Work-home transitions
    Performance pressure
    Communication
    Human factors
    Psychological resilience
    Mental health stigma
    Life beyond the flight deck
    "Psychology is more useful when it understands the environment it's being applied to."
    Value Proposition

    WHY WORK TOGETHER?

    01

    AVIATION-SPECIFIC EXPERTISE

    Dr. Powell brings psychological expertise together with a deep understanding of aviation culture and the people who work within it.

    02

    PRACTICAL EDUCATION

    The goal isn't simply to talk about mental health. It's to create useful, applicable tools that aviation professionals can actually use.

    03

    CREDIBLE PSYCHOLOGY

    Content and education are grounded in psychological principles, human behavior, and evidence-informed practice.

    04

    A HUMAN-CENTERED APPROACH

    Aviation professionals are more than their roles. Collaboration should address the whole person, including the realities of life beyond work.

    Ecosystem & Architecture

    EXPANDING THE CONVERSATION

    The Aviation Mindset is a growing platform focused on aviation psychology, human performance, wellness, and the realities of life beyond the flight deck. Created by Dr. Abigail Powell, PhD, The Aviation Mindset brings psychology and aviation together through practical education, interactive resources, and conversations designed specifically for aviation professionals.

    THE COLLABORATION FRAMEWORK

    CLINICAL EXPERT

    THE AVIATION THERAPIST & COACH

    Psychology · Clinical Expertise · Professional Services

    EDUCATIONAL PLATFORM

    THE AVIATION MINDSET

    Education · Human Performance · Wellness · Resources · Community

    PARTNERSHIP IMPACT

    COLLABORATION

    Organizations · Universities · Brands · Providers · Media · Events · Aviation Community

    LET'S BUILD SOMETHING USEFUL FOR AVIATION.

    Whether you're building an aviation program, educating students, supporting aviation professionals, creating a brand, hosting an event, or simply have an idea you think could make a difference, I'd love to hear it.

    "You're already doing important work in aviation. Let's see what psychology could add."