Ieee Usa President Elect
CurrentI am the 2024 IEEE USA President Elect. My goals are to foster the role of IEEE as a recognized leader in promoting technology for the benefit of humanity within the USA and across the globe and the building of vibrant technical communities that addresses societal needs. My focus will be on industry engagement, workforce development and improving diversity and inclusion in the engineering field.The top challenge for IEEE-USA is the continued decline of higher-grade membership, which has resulted in the recent Regions realignments and financial hardships. The 2022 $52B U.S. CHIPS and Science Act represents a generational opportunity for the country to reestablish technical and economic leadership, to benefit economic growth, job creation, US-based supply-chains and most importantly to strengthen national security. IEEE-USA, working with other Operational Units, should be the trusted partner supporting the semiconductors engineering ecosystem. As a recognized microelectronics expert with exceptional relationships with the relevant stakeholders in industry, academia, and government, my goal is to make IEEE relevant for next-generation of US-based students, YPs and professionals.As change-agent, I will: • Achieve through innovation IEEE-USA’s mission and vision to be the voice of members, technical professionals, and the public in the U.S.• Establish a one IEEE CHIPS Act strategy with representation across all major OUs.• Direct IEEE-USA’s three divisions to develop CHIPS Act initiatives.• Engage with microelectronics stakeholders in industry, academia, and government to offer opportunities toward satisfying career paths in microelectronics design, fabrication, test, and packaging in underserved communities.• Direct MGA US Directors to develop connections with Regional hubs, organize job fairs and YP/WIE events with local employers.