Invited Speaker

Melinda Gomez is the SEMI Foundation’s Manager of Military Initiatives. She brings expertise in building and growing programs tailored to the military community to elevate SEMI as a leader in the military advocacy space through the VetWorks Initiative. In this role, she is expanding career opportunities for members of the military community and other underrepresented populations across the semiconductor and microelectronics industry.

Melinda has been in workforce development for over 12 years in both government and non-profit sectors. Most recently, she was a Regional Manager with the US Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Hiring Our Heroes initiative, building business relationships and facilitating internships across all industries for thousands of transitioning service members. Her whole life has been submerged in the military community, which gives her a unique perspective and passion for working with this population. She also coordinates the Foundation’s industry image and awareness campaign to boost visibility of opportunities across all populations.

She holds a Master of Public Administration and is a Certified Professional Career Coach. She lives in San Diego with her family and enjoys all the beautiful outdoor activities of the area in her spare time.