Tracy LaTourrette

TRACY LATOURRETTE: Breaking Barriers
Colorado’s “First Lady” Fighter Pilot Inspiring Resilience and Leadership
Tracy “JackieO” LaTourrette is a trailblazer and inspiration to audiences worldwide. As Colorado’s “First Lady” fighter pilot and one of the pioneering women in the world of fighter aircraft, Tracy has flown combat missions globally as a combat mission-ready F-16 fighter pilot. Her captivating presence and powerful messages have made her one of the top motivational speakers and executive coaches in the industry.
HERE’S WHAT MAKES TRACY EXTRAORDINARY
Historic Military Achievements
✅ Colorado’s “First Lady” of fighter aircraft✅ One of the first women to fly fighter aircraft worldwide✅ Combat mission-ready F-16 fighter pilot✅ US Air Force Academy graduate (appointed by President George H.W. Bush)✅ Graduated at a time when women were just beginning to commission✅ 22-year illustrious Air Force career✅ Lieutenant Colonel LaTourrette (Retired)✅ Deputy Director of Operations, Colorado National Guard Joint Force HQ
Combat Excellence
✅ 3,300+ combined flying hours as a pilot✅ AWACS Air Weapons Director✅ Multiple Aerial Achievement Medals✅ Expert Marksman✅ Combat Readiness recognition✅ Top Gun / Turkey Shoot Champion✅ Post-9/11 missions including Presidential protection✅ Operation Iraqi Freedom classified missions
Speaker & Media Presence
✅ International speaker and executive consultant✅ Fortune 100 corporations and associations✅ Featured: PBS Behind the Wings, Discovery Channel, Travel Channel, Science Channel✅ Fighter pilot expert panelist✅ Harvard Business School speaker✅ Closed for a U.S. President✅ Based in Colorado Springs, CO✅ Fee: $25,000
HER JOURNEY: PIONEERING WOMEN IN FIGHTER AVIATION
Graduating from the US Air Force Academy with a coveted appointment from President George H.W. Bush, Tracy entered the academy at a time when women were just beginning to commission. She graduated before women were even authorized to fly combat aircraft, making her journey all the more remarkable.
After an illustrious 22-year career, Lieutenant Colonel LaTourrette retired as the Deputy Director of Operations at the Colorado National Guard’s Joint Force Headquarters.
Tracy’s accomplishments are numerous, with over 3,300 combined flying hours as a pilot and AWACS Air Weapons Director. She has earned countless medals and ribbons, including multiple Aerial Achievement Medals, Expert Marksman, Combat Readiness, and Top Gun / Turkey Shoot Champion. Her post-9/11 missions included direct Presidential protection and flying in classified locations for Operation Iraqi Freedom.
HER MESSAGE: LEADERSHIP FROM THE COCKPIT
In addition to her military career, Tracy is highly sought-after as an international speaker and executive consultant for Fortune 100 corporations and associations. She has appeared on PBS Behind the Wings, Discovery Channel, Travel Channel, and Science Channel as a fighter pilot expert panelist. Tracy has spoken at prestigious institutions like Harvard Business School and has even closed for a U.S. President.
Known for her attitude of personal accountability, generous leadership, and habits of excellence, Tracy is the speaker of choice for any group seeking to break barriers and achieve mission success. Whether engaging with attendees face-to-face or virtually, Tracy always makes time for a story, an autograph, or a picture.
Her philosophy: Break Barriers, Hit Targets
Team up with “JackieO” to break your own barriers and hit your targets every time. Tracy’s combat-tested insights translate directly to business leadership, organizational resilience, and personal accountability.
She teaches audiences:
• How to overcome challenges and achieve success by breaking barriers• Building resilience in high-pressure environments• Leadership lessons from the cockpit that apply to any organization• Creating cultures of success through team resilience• Embracing change and adapting in dynamic environments• Taking ownership through personal accountability• Unleashing innovation by embracing calculated risk• Leading with courage in uncertain times
SPEAKING TOPICS
✅ Breaking Barriers: Overcoming Challenges and Achieving Success – Pioneering lessons from fighter aviation
✅ Resilience in the Face of Adversity: Thriving in High-Pressure Environments – Combat-tested strategies
✅ Leadership Lessons from the Cockpit: Taking Command and Inspiring Others – Fighter pilot leadership principles
✅ Embracing Change: Adapting and Thriving in a Dynamic World – Navigating uncertainty with confidence
✅ The Power of Personal Accountability: Taking Ownership of Your Success – Building cultures of excellence
✅ Building Resilient Teams: Fostering a Culture of Success – High-performance team dynamics
✅ Unleashing Your Inner Maverick: Embracing Risk and Innovation – Calculated risk-taking for breakthrough results
✅ Leading with Courage: Making Bold Decisions in Uncertain Times – Decision-making under pressure
✅ The Power of Resilient Mindset: Overcoming Setbacks and Bouncing Back Stronger – Mental toughness strategies
✅ Inspiring the Next Generation: Empowering Women in Male-Dominated Fields – Breaking gender barriers
IDEAL FOR
✅ Aerospace and defense conferences✅ Women’s leadership and empowerment summits✅ Military and veteran events✅ Corporate leadership development programs✅ Resilience and peak performance conferences✅ Technology and innovation forums✅ Executive coaching and consulting engagements✅ Colorado-based corporate events
WHY BOOK TRACY LATOURRETTE
Tracy “JackieO” LaTourrette is a trailblazer and inspiration to audiences worldwide. Her ability to connect with audiences on a personal level sets her apart, and she customizes her speeches to suit any audience.
As one of the pioneering women in fighter aircraft and Colorado’s “First Lady” of fighter aviation, Tracy brings unmatched credibility and compelling stories from 22 years of Air Force service, including combat missions in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Presidential protection duty.
Your audience will leave with:
✅ Confidence to break through their own barriers✅ Resilience strategies from high-pressure combat environments✅ Leadership principles from fighter pilot training✅ Personal accountability mindset shifts✅ Tools for building high-performance teams✅ Courage to make bold decisions in uncertainty
Known for her attitude of personal accountability, generous leadership, and habits of excellence, Tracy is the speaker of choice for any group seeking to break barriers and achieve mission success.
📅 TRACY BOOKS 3-6+ MONTHS IN ADVANCE
As Colorado’s “First Lady” fighter pilot and sought-after speaker on leadership and resilience, her calendar fills quickly for corporate events, aerospace conferences, and women’s leadership summits.
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Contact us today to discuss your event and check Tracy’s availability.