2024 Member of the Year:
Shawna J. Livingston
The Association of Women in the Metal Industries (AWMI) is proud to recognize Shawna J. Livingston as the 2024 Member of the Year.
Shawna currently serves as AWMI’s International Mentoring Chair and has been an active and dedicated leader within the organization for over a decade. Her past roles include Western Regional Director, Western Regional Vice Chair, and Seattle Chapter President. Since joining the International Mentoring Committee in 2018, Shawna has brought energy, vision, and a deep commitment to helping others grow—personally and professionally.
In 2024, she took on the role of International Mentoring Chair and immediately set a bold course for the program’s future. Within her first year, Shawna led a complete rebrand of the MENTOR Program, launched AWMI’s first-ever MENTOR Program Guide, and increased overall participation by an impressive 72%. Her strategic efforts have helped elevate the mentoring experience for AWMI members across all regions.
Professionally, Shawna brings more than 20 years of manufacturing experience spanning operations, supply chain, accounting, HR, and new product development. She currently serves as Vice President of Operations at Raisbeck Engineering Inc., where she leads cross-functional teams and drives strategic growth. With an Executive MBA from the University of Washington’s Foster School of Business and a BFA in Theatre from Cornish College of the Arts, Shawna blends creativity and operational excellence to inspire those around her. Her long-term goal is to serve as CEO of a manufacturing company.
“Thank you for the nomination and recognition—I’m truly honored,” Shawna shared. “AWMI has helped shape me into the leader I am today—the organization has supported my growth both personally and professionally. Thank you to the incredible mentors I’ve had throughout my time with AWMI. I would not be where I am in my career without their guidance, encouragement, and support.”
Shawna will receive her award at AWMI’s Annual Conference in Phoenix which is held November 5-7, 2025. For more information, please visit www.awmi.org.