Ms. Wilk is the Director of Public Affairs and Development at the Passenger Vessel Association (PVA), the Alexandria, VA based national trade group representing owners and operators of all segments of the commercial U.S.-Flagged passenger vessel industry. She brings eleven (11) years of experience working to advance safety, security, and environmental stewardship for the passenger vessel industry. She has served as the Vice President for the Propeller Club of Washington DC and is an active member of Women’s International Shipping and Trading Association (WISTA). Ms. Wilk earned a Master’s of Business Administration and Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from American University in Washington, DC.