You would never think that Lori has just five years’ experience in the manufacturing industry. She is able to rise above the stress of the global supply chain issues and make unlikely things happen for her customers at Boston Centerless, giving them an ex

When Heinz Engineering was purchased and new management took over, Melissa’s path took an awesome turn. As a former competitive figure skater, she has always known the value of routine and dedication. Now, as Controller of an aerospace manufacturer in Cal

Immigrating to the US as a teenager, she never anticipated or planned to own a contract manufacturing company. Today, Natalia runs a tight ship at M&R Engineering where she practices daily curiosity, early adoption, and initiative -- qualities she loo

After helping to choose the name “Old Navy” early on in her career, Laura Romero has since done an impressive variety of work at major tech companies. This leader believes that everyone has a passion, and pursuing yours outside of work makes you better at

A veteran, a mother, and a leader at a manufacturing association, Kelly makes it a goal to ensure her and her female colleagues’ opinions are always heard. At NTMA she has learned what it means to stretch your abilities and explore the limits of your comf

Danielle is in the business of changing peoples’ lives. As the first president of the NTMA Machinist Career College (NTMA MCC), she thrives on knowing that each day, she and her colleagues are helping to not only close the manufacturing labor shortage, bu

Joining the manufacturing industry at 17, Willow has blazed a trail for herself and made room for many more to follow in her path. Through both struggles and victories, she has grown into an inspiring leader over the last 8 years at Starn Tool & Mfg.

What is it like to join a start up in a role you've never had before? Monika Wilson can tell you ALL about that, as she changed careers by jumping feet first into a coding boot camp and began her role as an applications engineer in mid 2020. Contributing

Modelwerks is not your typical job shop, and Xesha is not your typical shop leader. With a background in material science and engineering, she launched into an unexpected but fulfilling manufacturing career that has afforded her opportunities beyond what

Not only is Kaity amazed each day by seeing what American manufacturers make and do, but she also witnesses an astounding level of support between shops. This inspiring collaboration between competitors is what makes Kaity excited to work with several NTM