APRIL / MAY 2021 ISSUE NO . 20
CONTRIBUTORS
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AEROSPACE N E W S M A G A Z I N E
Jennifer Ferrero , APR , DTM has been writing for the northwest aerospace manufacturing industry for over 10 years . She is a long-time communications and public relations consultant and freelance writer and operates Ferrero Agency among other business development and consulting roles .
Rachel Peterson joined The Boeing Company in March 2017 , where she oversees Boeing ’ s grassroots advocacy efforts in the western United States . Prior to joining Boeing , Rachel worked in the United States Senate on a myriad of national security issues , including defense , veterans , space , and foreign policy . Before joining the Senate , Rachel met regularly with Congressional staff , U . S . Administration officials , and United Nations representatives as communications director for a small non-profit focused on Middle East foreign policy .
Brian Canfield is the CEO and executive director of Pacific Northwest Aerospace Alliance and is passionate about connecting , educating , unifying and growing aerospace business in the region . Prior to PNAA , he held multiple roles at Boeing , serving in different disciplines , on multiple airplane programs and working in leadership programs and on enterprise level initiatives . Prior , he ran sales and marketing at a small manufacturing company and brought on the aerospace channel . Brian has been in aerospace over12 years .
Amandine Crabtree has more than 15 years of experience in business development and marketing within the aerospace and defense industries , identifying and growing partnership opportunities to create strong business brands across an extensive industry network .
In her various roles , she has not only nurtured strong relationships with the local and national clusters , but also global concerns in Europe ( France , Germany , Belgium and the UK ) and Asia ( Japan and South Korea ), gaining a deep understanding of the complex ecosystems supplying major OEMs .
Emily Wittman is the president / CEO of Aerospace Futures Alliance ; she is an experienced coalition builder and a demonstrated advocate for Washington communities at all legislative levels . Skilled in public speaking , strategic planning , organizational oversight , constituent services , fundraising , and leadership with bachelor ’ s degrees in political science and law , societies and justice from the University of Washington .
Staci Nelson is the executive coordinator for the
Inland Northwest Aerospace Consortium . She has more than 20 years of experience in leading volunteer-driven organizations and trade associations in their efforts to fulfill their missions and serve their constituencies . She is based in Spokane but supports aerospace manufacturers all along the Northwest ’ s I-90 Corridor .
Dean Cameron publisher | Top Drawer Media CEO , award-winning entrepreneur , 27-year aerospace professional
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