Rebecca Wallick

Rebecca Wallick was born in Seattle, Washington, in 1956 and raised in its suburb, Bellevue. The daughter of a Boeing test pilot - Lew Wallick - she enjoyed a childhood full of adventure while her father was making history in commercial aviation. Rebecca obtained a degree in history at the University of Washington, then attended law school, becoming an attorney in 1983. After 30 years of practicing law, she retired and became an author. Her first book, Growing Up Boeing: The Early Jet Age Through the Eyes of a Test Pilot's Daughter, shares the stories of the test pilots and flight test engineers she grew up around. Her latest book, Wild Running: Lessons from Dogs, Wolves, and the Natural World - A Memoir, chronicles her personal journey through family and health challenges, using trail running with her dogs to connect her with well-being, the natural world, and advocacy for wolves.