Denise Joi is the first and only female pilot hired by Colorado Parks and Wildlife, and has been a full time Wildlife/Natural Resource pilot for 9 years. Before this she flew summers in Alaska for Denali and St. Elias National Parks. She is an ATP MEI rated pilot holding a Bachelor of Science in Aviation. She’s volunteered and flown with nonprofit organizations overseas in Central America and Africa, spending a season coordinating flights in Antarctica. When not in the air, she can be found exploring the Colorado backcountry.

Denise is the subject of the short documentary “Fight or Flight” featured in DOC NYC, Big Sky, and Telluride Mountain Film festivals.

Learn more about Denise and watch Fight or Flight below:

https://vimeo.com/884912388

www.denisejoi.com

Instagram @denise.joi