Jessica Kowal

Senior Media Relations Manager, Boeing Commercial Airplanes

Jessica Kowal is a distinguished professional who currently holds the position of Senior Media Relations Manager at Boeing, one of the top aerospace companies worldwide. She has a rich background in both external and internal communications, international projects, team management, public relations strategies, executive support including CEO-level assistance and speechwriting, social media management, and oversight of agency operations. Furthermore, she has an extensive journalism portfolio with contributions to renowned publications like the New York Times, Chicago Tribune, Boston Globe, Glamour, Self, and Cosmopolitan. Jessica was part of the Pulitzer Prize-winning Newsday team in 1997, acknowledged for their coverage of the TWA 800 crash off Long Island, NY.

Jessica's educational journey includes a Master of Science in Journalism from Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism, and a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations from Brown University. Her academic foundation has provided her with a versatile skill set that complements her professional experiences.

Throughout her career, Jessica has held various impactful roles at Boeing, ranging from Senior Manager of Fabrication Communications to leading the Communications team for the Chinese presidential visit to a Boeing factory in Everett. She also spearheaded Sustainability and ecoDemonstrator Communications, as well as contributed to International Strategy & Business Development Communications within the organization. Beyond Boeing, Jessica has enriched her professional background with roles like Consultant at Albright Stonebridge Group, contributing editor at Kateigaho International Edition, freelance writer for The New York Times, and freelance work for leading publications like Glamour magazine.

Jessica Kowal's diverse professional background, coupled with her academic achievements, positions her as a seasoned communications expert with a strong journalistic foundation and a rich history of working with industry leaders like Boeing.