Empowering Women.
Inspiring Future Flyers.

SkyDreamers Foundation helps women and young dreamers take their first step into aviation through mentorship, discovery flights, Financial Support and transformative learning experiences.

Nonprofit based in San Jose, California · Opening the sky to women, youth, and underrepresented communities.

We support women and young dreamers on their path to the sky.

SkyDreamers Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to opening the sky to those who have never imagined it could belong to them.

Founded by pilot and former investor Lin (Ellen) Liu, SkyDreamers empowers women exploring aviation, career-changers and underrepresented communities, and students discovering flight for the first time.

We believe aviation becomes stronger when its people come from everywhere.

Read Our Story

Our community of women pilots, mentors, and youth standing together on the ramp—ready to take the next step.

LiftHer Program

Mentorship, resources, and inspiration for women in aviation.

One-on-one mentorship, training guidance, community circles, discovery flights, and growing scholarship support.

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Wings Within Program

Aviation experiences and education for youth and schools.

Discovery flights, airport immersion tours, and STEM aviation workshops that show students what’s possible.

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Women & Students

Take your first step into aviation through mentorship, guidance, and a supportive community.

Volunteers & Schools

Pilots, CFIs, educators, and partners help us create life-changing experiences for women and youth.

Support Our Mission

Your donation helps us create more opportunities for women and youth in aviation.

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“I finally saw myself in the sky.”

“Growing up, I never saw a pilot who looked like me. SkyDreamers changed that. They didn't just show me the plane; they showed me that I belonged in the left seat.”

— Maria R., Student Pilot