Episode 29 of the BirdTalk podcast featuring Emmy Jacobson '00. The image shows her black and white picture in front of a light blue and white Denver skyline with a blue sky. An MSU Denver Podcast about Alumni Careers and Lives hosted by Jamie Hurst '21

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Episode 29 of the BirdTalk podcast featuring Emmy Jacobson '00. The image shows her black and white picture in front of a light blue and white Denver skyline with a blue sky. An MSU Denver Podcast about Alumni Careers and Lives hosted by Jamie Hurst '21

BirdTalk Podcast Showcases Aviation Leader & MSU Denver Alumna Emmy Jacobson ’00: From Flight Deck to Community Impact

The latest episode of BirdTalk: An MSU Denver Alumni Podcast lifts off with Emmy Jacobson (’00), whose journey in aviation and service exemplifies Roadrunner ambition in action. In Episode 29, host and fellow alumna Jamie Hurst (’21) guides listeners through Emmy’s decades-long trajectory — from earning her pilot’s wings at 16 to shaping the skies at NavBlue, an Airbus company.

Jacobson’s story encompasses more than aviation milestones. A proud recipient of MSU Denver’s 2025 Volunteer of the Year award, she’s deeply committed to mentorship, leadership development, and giving back to her Colorado community. Her path shows that success isn’t just about altitude, it’s about elevating others along the way.

“Flying taught me humility, precision, and purpose,” Jacobson shares in the episode. “But leadership taught me service. You never land alone — people lift you up.”

Listeners will hear Emmy reflect on:

  • How MSU Denver’s supportive environment and practical labs prepared her for a competitive industry

  • Navigating professional turbulence: the challenges, breakthroughs, and course corrections

  • Serving as a mentor to aspiring aviators and community leaders

  • Her philosophy of servant leadership in both career and volunteer efforts

“Emmy embodies the Roadrunner spirit — she soars with grace and gives back with generosity,” says Jamie Hurst. “Her story reminds us that success is sweetest when shared.”

The episode is now streaming on all major podcast platforms. Producers encourage alumni, students, aviation enthusiasts, and community members to tune in and be inspired.

The episode is now available on all major podcast platforms and here.

BirdTalk is MSU Denver’s official alumni podcast, sharing the stories of Roadrunners making their mark across industries and around the globe. For more information on BirdTalk or to listen to the episode, visit: https://www.msudenver.edu/alumni/birdtalk/