To Join the Reno High Sierra 99s:

• You must be a member of the Ninety-Nines! To join the Ninety Nines, click HERE.

  • When you fill out your application to join, select the Reno High Sierra Chapter.

  • Requirements to join the Ninety-Nines are that you must be a female and you must be a pilot, or student pilot.

    • To become a student pilot, you’ll need to apply with IACRA (FAA) for your student pilot certificate. Follow this guide.

      • You’ll need to meet with a Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) to sign you off.

        • If you need a Flight Medical, you can find an Aviation Medical Examiner (AME) by clicking HERE.

Current Officers

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Stacie Goodwin

Stacie most recently served as the RHS Vice Chair, and prior to that she was our Treasurer. Stacie earned her PPL in May 1995. Despite her love of aviation, life interfered with her flying and has had a successful career in accounting for 25 years while raising her family. She returned to aviation in 2022 and earned her instrument, commercial, and CFI licenses. Stacie is is an advanced ground instructor and working as a CFI! Stacie loves connecting with other pilots (and 99s) and credits the the Reno High Sierra 99s as being, “an inspiring group!”

Vice Chair

Danielle Dow

Danielle Dow’s aviation journey began as a passenger riding along with her boyfriend, who is an agricultural pilot and a CFI. Inspired by the flying, meetups, and the vibrant aviation community, she decided she wanted to learn to fly and become a pilot herself. Danielle is a student pilot working toward her PPL.  Danielle's flying goals don’t stop there; she’s especially excited about earning a tailwheel endorsement and learning aerobatics!

Danielle joined the Ninety-Nines in March 2025 after winning the Discover Aviation Scholarship in late 2024. Since then, she’s enjoyed the social activities and being part of an organization committed to advancing women in aviation.

Professionally, Danielle was a data visualization engineer, and is currently exploring opportunities in data analytics. 

When she’s not focused on flying or data, you can find Danielle skydiving!  She started skydiving last summer, and has over 125 jumps!  Why stay in an airplane when you can actually fly??  

Danielle is excited to serve as Vice Chair and looks forward to connecting with fellow members, sharing stories, and supporting other women pursuing aviation!

SECRETARY

Andrea Perry

After graduating with her B.S. in Cell Biology and Neuroscience from Montana State University, Andrea took her first discovery flight in Bozeman. Upon moving back to Nevada, she made the decision to pursue aviation earnestly. She earned her private pilot's license on March 1st, 2025 and just earned her instrument rating!

When Andrea is not flying, you can find her hiking or crocheting to wind down. 

Treasurer 

Grace Jesensky

Grace Jesensky earned her BS in Physics from Seattle University and is now a Sr. Systems Engineer for Naval Air Station Fallon who has been working in Northern Nevada for the past 6 years. She began flying in the St Louis, MO area in 2017, following her grandmother and mother’s contrails as a third-generation woman pilot! She bought and sold her first airplane, an AA-1 Grumman Yankee, and has been exploring the local desert landscape building hours slowly while carrying on with career and other hobbies. Tailwheel and warbird aircraft are her current interest and motivation!