Nikki MalcomCEO & Executive Director of the Pacific Northwest Aerospace Alliance (PNAA)

Nikki Malcom serves as the CEO & Executive Director of the Pacific Northwest Aerospace Alliance, a non-profit trade association dedicated to supporting the growth and global competitiveness of the PNW aerospace cluster. With a 24-year career in aerospace in roles in supply chain, business development, and leadership, Nikki has made contributions towards advancing materials, manufacturing, and testing within the aerospace industry.

Nikki's unwavering passion lies in inspiring the next generation to pursue aerospace careers and in fostering the advancement of the aerospace manufacturing ecosystem. She draws her inspiration from the industry's remarkable ingenuity, sense of community, and constant innovation.

Beyond her professional pursuits, Nikki enjoys golf, aviation (where she is actively working toward becoming a pilot), snowboarding, and advocating for STEM education for kids.  She resides in Auburn WA. With her husband of 20 years.

Guided by the African proverb, "If you want to go fast, go alone; if you want to go far, go together," Nikki is deeply committed to creating and nurturing a sense of community, both within the aerospace industry and beyond, to achieve shared goals and drive progress.