With over 20 years in the U.S. Air Force, Vivien Wu is a combat veteran, pilot, commander, career consultant, diplomat and professional instructor.  She was the first Asian female in an elite Air Force Special Operations combat unit amongst the many “firsts” throughout her career.  As a flight instructor both in the military and in general aviation she gained experience teaching, mentoring and coaching military members, cadets, high school students as well as top CEOs and elite professionals.  

 

Throughout her career as a military leader she has led and built teams, designed and implemented complex organizational change, and created innovative solutions to bring forth the optimal environment for human performance in high-stress situations.  She has guided the U.S. Air Force Academy aviation directorate through rated diversity initiatives, hosted captivating livestream events, and teamed with Air Force’s Holm Center and Air Force Recruiting Center to increase interest and recruitment of under-represented populations.

 

With over 3,000 flying hours in the T-1, C-130, MC-130H, T-53, Cirrus SR-X and Cessna aircraft, she understands the complexities of high-stress, high-demand environments.   She currently serves as founder and president of PCF Consulting, a non-profit consulting firm on diversity and inclusion, as well as WG Enterprises, a flight instruction based small business specializing in the Cirrus aircraft.  

 

Vivien is a graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy, has a Masters Degree in Social Science from Syracuse University and a Masters Degree in Operational Military Arts from Air University.  She is certified by Legacy Business Cultures to facilitate their world-class, highly sought-after business training courses and affiliated with Ardaithe Consulting.  

 

Vivien is also a certificated flight instructor with instrument rating, military spouse, and a mother of three, whose mission is to create a culture of belonging and to lift others by laying a foundation of self dignity and respect.