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Monessa "Siren" Balzhiser: A Conversation from Where Achievement Begins

Monessa "Siren" Balzhiser: A Conversation from Where Achievement Begins

Update: 2025-06-25
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In this special episode of Go Time with Mayor Mattie Parker, recorded at the 4th annual Where Achievement Begins celebration honoring over 300 workforce-ready high school graduates, Mayor Parker sits down with Monessa "Siren" Balzhiser, Lockheed Martin’s first female F-35 test pilot and current Senior Manager of Aeronautics Operations. Tune in as they talk about Monessa’s incredible journey to the cockpit, the challenges she’s overcome, and the wisdom she’s gained along the way. It’s an inspiring conversation about grit, determination, and breaking barriers, perfect for the next generation of leaders.

Learn more about Go Time and nominate a future Go Time guest at fortworthtexas.gov/gotime Listen to the show wherever you get your podcasts. 

Huge thanks to Fort Worth artist Grady Spencer for letting us use his song "Things to Do" in the podcast. Be sure to check out Grady Spencer & the Work's music wherever you listen. 

Go Time is produced by staff here at the City of Fort Worth: Kinsey Clemmer, Alicia Ortega, Katy Reiss, and John-Michael Perkins.

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Monessa "Siren" Balzhiser: A Conversation from Where Achievement Begins

Monessa "Siren" Balzhiser: A Conversation from Where Achievement Begins

Mayor Mattie Parker