What roles do allies play and how can they ensure that women are supported and provided opportunities for growth and promotion to positions of leadership? What are effective strategies to in terms of allyship? What are the best practices around allyship to create a culture that fully leverages the benefits of diversity — one in which women, and all employees, are able to bring their unique ideas, perspectives, and experiences to the workplace?
Michelle Williams-Vaden will moderate an informative and interactive keynote panel of semiconductor professionals who will share their journey in allyship to women in semiconductors. Panelists will share their 'a-ha' moments and what/who influenced them to become an ally, as well as how anyone can be an ally regardless of position within a company or team.
Panelists:
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Debbie Gustafson, CEO (bio) Energetiq Technology |
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Priya Mukundhan, PhD, Sr. Director, Product Marketing (bio) Onto Innovation |
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Gary Patton, PhD, Corporate VP and GM, Design Enablement and Components Research (bio) Intel Corporation |
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Daniel D. Woodland, PhD, SVP and President, APS (bio) Entegris |



