ROCHELLE KIMBRELL became the U.S. Military’s first Black female fighter pilot, turning her childhood dream into reality. Raised in Colorado, she graduated from the U.S. Air Force Academy in 1998 and served in the Air Force until retiring in 2020. Rochelle holds an MBA with a focus on Finance and a certification in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. She now delivers inspirational speeches and helps individu- als and families achieve their dreams. Outside of her professional work, Rochelle values time with her husband and two sons, who supported her throughout her years of service. She also remains active with the Civil Air Patrol, providing orientation flights for youth interested in aviation.