Fostering an Inclusive and Equitable Workforce

Companies and teams which foster greater inclusion realize greater innovation and creativity. Equity and a sense of belonging leads to employee success and retention. These are critical components for industry success. Industry professionals share how and why fostering inclusivity and equitable workplaces increases both company and employee success.

Presentations:

• 10:30am – 10:55am PDT

  Connecting Talent With Opportunity - SEMI Foundation's Workforce Development Initiatives
  

  Speaker (WFD): Shari Liss – SEMI Foundation

  Speaker (WFD): Michelle Williams-Vaden – SEMI Foundation
• 11:00am – 11:55am PDT

  Semiconductor PRIDE: Raising Awareness and Creating Greater Inclusion in the Workplace
  

  Panel Moderator (WFD): Patrick Gillen – SEMI Foundation

  Panelist (WFD): Alejandra Caballero – Applied Materials

  Panelist (WFD): Erin Rasmussen – Intel Corporation

  Panelist (WFD): Caleb Edwards – Micron Technology

  Panelist (WFD): Jeannie Jesson – WGNSTAR
• 12:00pm – 12:30pm PDT

  Fostering a Dynamic Workforce
  

  Speaker (WFD): Isabella Drolz – Comet AG
• 1:00pm – 1:25pm PDT

  CHIPS for America - Creating Lasting and Inclusive Workforce Development Opportunities
  

  Panel Moderator (WFD): Shari Liss – SEMI Foundation

  Panelist (WFD): Ramona Prioleau – CHIPS for America
• 1:30pm – 1:55pm PDT

  Bridging the Gender Gap through Grassroots Initiatives Led by Women
  

  Speaker (WFD): Samira Bagheri – EMD Electronics

  Speaker (WFD): Joy Racowski – EMD Electronics
• 2:00pm – 2:25pm PDT

  Developing the Next Generation of Diverse Talent for Advanced Manufacturing
  

  Speaker (WFD): Chris Suozzi – Genesee County EDC
• 2:30pm – 2:55pm PDT

  SCAN (SEMI Career & Apprenticeship Network) - Making Jobs in the Semiconductor Industry Accessible to All
  

  Speaker (WFD): Rick VanIttersum – SEMI Foundation

  Panelist (WFD): Mike Hill – Applied Materials
• 3:00pm – 3:25pm PDT

  Building an Intentional and Inclusive Talent Ecosystem
  

  Panel Moderator (WFD): Katy Crist – Synopsys

  Panelist (WFD): Alyssa Reinhart – Texas Institute for Electronics (TIE)

  Panelist (WFD): Garrett Groves – Austin Community College

  Panelist (WFD): Alexis Flores – ARMA (Austin Regional Manufacturing Association)
• 3:30pm – 4:15pm PDT

  SEMI VetWorks: Diversity through Military Hiring
  

  Speaker (WFD): Melinda Gomez – SEMI Foundation

  Speaker (WFD): Alexis Rose – Edwards Vacuum

  Speaker (WFD): George Ramsey, III – Micron Technology, Inc.
• 4:20pm – 5:00pm PDT

  Finding and Keeping Talent: Creating Inclusive Recruitment and Retention Strategies
  

  Speaker (WFD): William Bronner – NY CREATES

  Speaker (WFD): Justin Rivers – NY CREATES