Alicia Boler Davis, 2017 Alumnae Award Recipient with Ron Braeutigam, Associate Provost, (left) and Dean Julio M. Ottino, McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science (right) at the November 9 Presentation and Reception. Alicia, a graduate of McCormick, is the Executive Vice President, General Motors Manufacturing. Her responsibilities include manufacturing engineering and labor relations. She is a member of the GM Senior Leadership Team and the GM Korea Board of Directors.

Rear Admiral, U.S. Navy, Lisa M. Franchetti, recipient of The Alumnae of Northwestern University’s 2016 Alumnae Award, was recently assigned as chief of staff, J5, The Joint Staff, Washington, D.C. Prior to this promotion, she served as commander, Carrier Strike Group Nine, with additional duty as commander, Carrier Strike Group Fifteen, San Diego, California.