Women of the FOA™

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Strengthening Connection, Visibility, and Leadership for Women Within the Fab Owners Alliance

Led by the SEMI Foundation in collaboration with the SEMI Fab Owners Alliance (FOA), Women of the FOA™ was created to help increase representation, participation, and leadership opportunities for women across one of the semiconductor industry’s most influential communities.

About Women of the FOA™

Creating Space for Leadership and Connection

Women of the FOA™ was established to help strengthen engagement and visibility for women participating within the Fab Owners Alliance community.

Historically, participation of women at FOA meetings has been as low as 3%. Women of the FOA™ exists to help change that by creating greater opportunities for connection, collaboration, participation, and leadership.

The initiative is focused not only on increasing presence, but also on helping ensure women are supported, visible, and positioned to contribute and lead across the semiconductor ecosystem.

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Advancing Participation Across the Industry

Women of the FOA™ helps foster a more connected and engaged professional community through networking, leadership engagement, workforce conversations, and peer connection opportunities.

By strengthening engagement and participation, Women of the FOA™ helps support broader workforce and leadership development across the semiconductor industry.

The initiative helps create space for:
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Professional networking

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Leadership visibility

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Industry dialogue

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Mentorship and collaboration

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Workforce engagement

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Community-building across the FOA ecosystem

Leadership and Representation Shape the Future Workforce

As the semiconductor industry continues to grow globally, workforce development and leadership engagement remain critical priorities.

Women of the FOA™ reflects a broader commitment to helping strengthen participation and leadership opportunities across the semiconductor ecosystem while fostering a professional environment where more voices and perspectives are represented.

The initiative helps reinforce the importance of visibility, engagement, and connection in shaping the future of the industry.

Built Within the Semiconductor Ecosystem

Women of the FOA™ is supported through collaboration among semiconductor leaders, FOA participants, workforce advocates, and industry partners committed to strengthening engagement and community across the Fab Owners Alliance.

Together, these efforts help create stronger pathways for participation, leadership, and industry connection.

Growing Participation. Expanding Opportunity.

Women of the FOA™ continues working to expand engagement, strengthen professional connection, and help create a more visible and supportive community within the Fab Owners Alliance.

The initiative reflects the SEMI Foundation’s broader commitment to workforce engagement, industry collaboration, and the future growth of the semiconductor ecosystem.

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Join Women of the FOA™

Interested in participating, partnering, or learning more about Women of the FOA™ initiatives and engagement opportunities?