She fostered her experience in customer relations and the aerospace world , managing commercial derivative procurements for both the KC-46 and VC- 25B . Since 2019 , Tommy has served as the government affairs director for Tax & Fiscal Policy and Manufacturing for the Association of Washington Business . At AWB , she ’ s leading the way in doubling the number of manufacturers in the state of Washington .
Tommy ’ s passion for aviation is evident in her everyday life and is rather contagious . She has encountered so many influential individuals in the aerospace industry who have inspired her and championed her journey , and now she ’ s doing the same for future up-and-coming leaders . In her spare time , Tommy volunteers as a docent at the Museum of Flight in Tukwila , where she connects with visitors , shares her passion for aerospace , gives a voice to history , and inspires the next generation of aerospace leaders .
Her dedication doesn ’ t end there , though . Tommy shares her voice with several organizations throughout the Puget Sound area , representing and advocating for growth and stability in the aerospace industry ’ s footprint in the Pacific Northwest . She ’ s a member of the Museum of Flight ’ s Speaker ’ s Bureau , Museum of Flight King County Airport Authority Board , and serves as the chair of the business development committee for the Aerospace Futures Alliance , the Department of Revenue ’ s Business Advisory Council , and the Seattle Branch of the Royal Aeronautical Society .
Tommy ’ s message to those seeking their place in the industry is , if you have a passion for the industry , there is a place for you , and you belong .
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