As numerous ailments plague modern academic and corporate institutions, an untapped pool of candidates waits to be propelled into their dreams. Unsuspecting, lost, forgotten and underestimated, many young people of color are idly waiting for IG or FB to make them celebrities. In the midst of poverty, violence and crime, can the one that will lead humanity into interstellar space travel, survive past age 21?


Growing up in a crime-ridden, poor community herself, she understands the impact the current inner-city climate has on young peoples' ability to expect greatness beyond what they see. Her AeroStar Aviation programs offer strategies and tools for a future beyond their imagination and is literally giving Wings to Dreams.

Tammera spends countless hours as a motivational speaker for youth as well as professionals, inspiring each to do their part in building the future of the global Aviation and STEM communities. She travels, delivering dynamic messages of hope and perseverance through sharing her personal story.


This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx