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DECEMBER 2024 / JANUARY 2025 ISSUE NO . 42
CONTRIBUTORS
Jennifer Ferrero writes for Northwest Aerospace News Magazine and other aerospace and manufacturing trade publications . She operates Ferrero Agency ( www . ferreroagency . com ), a content marketing company , and conducts work for aerospace , manufacturing , space , and AI companies . She is also the host of “ Northwest Aerospace News Live ,” a 15-minute interview-style webcast . Please look for the playlist on YouTube under Top Drawer Media .
Mark Norton is the executive director of the Northwest I-90 Manufacturing Alliance , he leads a collaborative network of over 70 manufacturing companies , educational institutions , and government agencies that work together to strengthen the manufacturing ecosystem in the region . He leverages his accreditation as a small / medium business consultant and his extensive industry connections to provide valuable resources , insights , and opportunities for the alliance members and stakeholders . His mission is to support the growth and sustainability of the manufacturing sector , and to create a positive impact on the local economy and community .
Joanna Boatwright is the new aerospace international trade specialist with the Small Business Export Assistance Team for the Washington State Department of Commerce . Joanna joins the team with over 10 years of experience working in the aerospace industry , cultivating extensive connections and nurturing strong relationships within the aerospace supply chain community . With expertise in business development , project management , planning , and marketing Joanna will be focusing on supporting small and medium-sized Washington aerospace businesses on entering or expanding into foreign markets .
Jay Lowell is chief engineer of Boeing ’ s Disruptive Computing , Networks & Sensors ( DC & N ). DC & N leverages core technologies in quantum communications , computing and sensing , high-performance computing and advanced networking to develop computing and communications solutions for advanced commercial and government aerospace applications .
His technical background includes work in remote sensing , precision measurements of time and frequency , inertial measurements , laser / matter interactions , photonics , optical signal processing , medical diagnostic development and software development .
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 .
Nikki Malcom has a tremendous passion for the aerospace and defense industry . She enjoys looking up into the sky and seeing the incredible machines that this industry produces ; it gives her immense pride .
She has spent the entire 21 years of her professional aerospace career in dynamic sales roles — supporting organizations with materials , testing and manufacturing . She established NFM Enterprises , born out of passion for connecting others within the industry . NFM connects buyers with fast , quality manufacturing services and offers effective sales coaching and strategy .
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