ARLINGTON, Va., Oct. 20,
2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Joan
Robinson-Berry, vice president and general manager of Boeing
[NYSE: BA] South Carolina,
received the 2017 Achievement Award at Women in Aerospace's annual
awards ceremony last night.
"We are incredibly proud of Joan and the recognition she is
receiving for her positive contributions to our industry," said
Kevin McAllister, president and CEO
of Boeing Commercial Airplanes. "Joan is among a growing number of
Boeing leaders who actively demonstrate what it means to be true
champions for diversity and strong role models for our
industry."
Throughout her more than 30-year Boeing career, Robinson-Berry
has promoted science, technology, education and mathematics across
Boeing as well as in the communities where she has lived including
Long Beach, Seattle, St.
Louis, Chicago and
Charleston. In particular she has
focused on inspiring students to pursue technical education,
drawing on her own experiences to illustrate how socioeconomic
challenges can be overcome. She works tirelessly to bring a message
of hope and confidence to students who need inspiration to aspire
to careers in engineering, technology and development.
"This year, we have an exceptional list of awardees who were
selected amongst the best and brightest in the industry," said
Shelli Brunswick, chairperson of
Women in Aerospace. "Joan is a true leader for aerospace education,
and she is especially tenacious when advocating for young women in
this industry."
Women in Aerospace annually recognizes women who have made
significant contributions to the aerospace community. Boeing has
been a corporate supporter of the organization since its inception
in 1985, and throughout that time Women in Aerospace has recognized
more than eight past and present Boeing leaders.
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Contact:
Jenny VanOss
Boeing South Carolina
843-641-2282
jenny.a.vanoss@boeing.com
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