Michelle Williams-Vaden is the Executive Director of the SEMI Foundation. Michelle oversees the organization’s strategy, communications, growth, and partnerships with state and federal government workforce development investments in the microelectronics industry. Michelle has supported the launch and scaling of major initiatives and secured significant funding for programs that support industry awareness and welcome underrepresented communities into industry careers. She is an accomplished speaker and writer who has presented to national and global audiences on workforce development and talent optimization.
Previous to SEMI, Michelle spent 15 years at the helm of nonprofit organizations dedicated to strengthening communities and positively impacting policy and program development on local, state-wide, and national levels.