Izzy Coatney

I work at the intersection of technology, aviation, policy, economics, and society, translating complex technical and policy issues into clear, engaging communication for broader audiences. My interests include autonomous systems, aviation safety, infrastructure, regulation, and the human factors that shape how emerging technologies are understood and adopted. Through research, storytelling, public education, and projects such as Cognitive Umami, I turn complex subjects into accessible narratives without sacrificing nuance. Professionally, I hope to help aviation, aerospace, and autonomous systems organizations communicate what they are building, why it matters, and how it affects the people and communities around it, particularly through technical communication, stakeholder engagement, public affairs, and strategic communications.