FEBRUARY / MARCH 2023 ISSUE NO . 31
 CONTRIBUTORS
 Jennifer Ferrero 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 .
 Ivan Gale is a member of the Boeing communications team supporting the company ’ s manufacturing operations . He is based in Arlington , Virginia .
 Staci Nelson , Connector . Collaborator . Communicator . Servant leader focused on helping non-profit organizations make a positive impact on those they serve . Skilled in working with boards and community volunteers , project management , grant research and proposal development , event coordination , strategic planning , marketing and communication , writing and editing , public speaking , administration . Professional experience working with higher education , healthcare , and social service entities as well as business and industry .
 Robin Toth is the director of the aviation and aerospace sector at the Washington State Department of Commerce .
 Dean Cameron is CEO of Top Drawer Media , publishers of Northwest Aerospace News . He has been an aerospace marketing professional for the past 32 years with experience in engineering and design , as well as numerous manufacturing disciplines .
 Denise Ryser is the executive director at Pacific Northwest Defense Coalition ( PNDC )
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