Norma Clayton is a highly accomplished engineer who has received numerous awards for her outstanding contributions to the field of engineering.
In 2009, she was honored with the Technologist of the Year award at the Women of Color in STEM Conference for her innovative work in transforming manufacturing processes and supply chain management, as well as for her creation of training programs for commercial aerospace industries.
Recently, Clayton was elected as a member of the National Academy of Engineering (NAE), which is a highly prestigious organization that recognizes the world's most accomplished engineers. With over 2,000 peer-elected members, this is a significant achievement for Clayton.
Throughout her career, Clayton held several leadership roles at Boeing Defense, Space, and Security, including vice president of supplier management and procurement, and vice president and general manager of the maintenance and modification centers.
In these roles, she was responsible for overseeing the giant aircraft modification center in San Antonio and tactical aircraft modification centers in Arizona and Florida.
As the vice president for learning, training, and development at The Boeing Company, Clayton partnered with various business units and functions to design training and development programs that equipped employees with the necessary skills to perform their jobs.
Additionally, she led the company's global sourcing initiative, which was launched to increase growth and productivity.
Prior to joining Boeing, Clayton held leadership positions in manufacturing, supply chain management, program management, and plant operations at Lockheed Martin, General Electric, RCA, and General Motors.
She has also been an active member of various boards and organizations, including the St. Louis Academy of Science, the New Jersey Institute of Technology, and the Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals.
Clayton earned a bachelor's degree in Industrial Administration from the New Jersey Institute of Technology and a master's degree in Business Management and Human Resource Development from Webster University.
She is currently pursuing a Ph.D. and is a member of Leadership America, the American Society of Industrial Engineers, and the National Association of African Americans in Human Resources.
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