Sarah Talley

Dr. Sarah Talley serves as an Adjunct Professor in the Aviation Graduate Studies program at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, teaching core courses in the MS Aviation & Aerospace Sustainability program while maintaining a full-time industry position at Lockheed Martin. Her dual role bridges academic theory with frontline experience in the F-35 Lightning II program sustainment.

Her educational foundation includes:

• Ph.D. in Aviation, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (2022)
• M.S. in Aeronautical Science, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (2012)
• B.S. in Professional Aeronautics, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (2008)

Dr. Talley's expertise centers on practical applications of sustainability within aviation systems, particularly in air traffic management, organizational frameworks, and policy development. Her military service as a U.S. Army forward support operative and extensive Lockheed Martin career in risk management and sustainment programs provide real-world context for her academic instruction, emphasizing operational resilience and resource optimization in aviation ecosystems.

Professional engagement extends beyond the classroom through her Civil Air Patrol Aerospace Education membership, demonstrating commitment to community aerospace education. Her unique value proposition lies in translating complex sustainment challenges from defense aviation into actionable sustainability frameworks for future industry leaders, creating direct pathways between academic concepts and industry implementation.