
Roots of a Trailblazer
Marilyn Pearson grew up in Connecticut, the daughter of an accountant father and a schoolteacher mother. From an early age, Marilyn was an energetic and inquisitive child. Her boundless energy quickly outgrew the living room, where her cartwheels routinely knocked over lamps. Her parents wisely redirected that energy to gymnastics. From there, her drive and determination carried her to elite levels of competition, eventually training under Olympic coaches in New Haven and representing the United States at international meets.
Learn more about Marilyn Pearson on Leadership Profile pages in Vertical Flight Society's magazine - Vertiflite September/October 2025.
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