40 Under 40: Dianna Klein, Professional Pilot | CEO, Stockwell Medical, Inc.

Dianna Klein, professional pilot and CEO with Stockwell Medical, Inc., is a 2020 Vegas Inc 40 Under 40 honoree.

When Dianna Klein was a child, she wanted to fly airplanes.

“My father was a pilot and always came home happy and ready to spend his days off with family,” Klein said. “At a very early age, I decided I wanted to pursue a profession that gave me as much joy and flexibility as he had.”

Klein also had a desire to serve her country. After college, she enlisted in the United States Air Force Reserve and was commissioned to serve as an officer and C-5 Galaxy pilot, flying missions in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom.

During her service, Klein began flying for United Airlines. She spent four years in various management positions, including flight manager at the second largest pilot base, overseeing base operations and managing more than 700 first officers. As a worldwide long-haul pilot, Klein was selected as one of four pilots to operate United’s inaugural flight from San Francisco to New Delhi, India.

In order to diversify her skill set, Klein earned a master’s degree in aeronautical science and started an aviation consulting firm. Soon after, she also completed her MBA and co-founded Stockwell Medical, a startup women’s supplement company. In 2018, it brought a first-of-its-kind powdered prenatal vitamin to market.

Having achieved her dream career, Klein now dedicates her time to giving back. She is involved with B.E. A S.H.E.R.O. Foundation, iGIANT, Junior League of Las Vegas, Women in Aviation International, American Cancer Society and the Mrs. Nevada-America Pageant system.

“We are all here due to someone along our life path giving us a hand up, an opportunity, mentorship or support,” Klein said. “It’s our duty to give to others as we have been given and help those less fortunate, so they someday can be in the same position to give back.”

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