DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION ​PODCAST SERIES​

Biography
Cassandra joined SEMI Europe in 2018 to lead its operations, business development and strategic initiatives related to diversity and inclusion. In this role she is responsible for leading a culturally diverse team, enhancing member value, and directing operations for optimized financial performance. Prior to joining SEMI, she held the position Global Product Manager at Atotech for its semiconductor division. She began her career at the SUNY Polytechnic Institute as a Business Manager focused on technical programs for chemistry and equipment manufacturers and held project management roles in clean room operations and IT. Cassandra's written work has been published in leading technical magazines and presented at conferences globally. She holds a BS in Business Management, and Minor in Neuropsychology from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

Biography
Joni Podolsky joined KLA in 2018 to develop and lead its inclusion and diversity (I&D) program. In this role she is responsible for helping the company benefit from the diversity of all individual and collective ideas, backgrounds and experiences. Joni has over 30 years of experience in engaging employees in corporate social responsibility, including 10+ years leading I&D. Joni is author of the book “Wired for Good: Strategic Technology Planning for Nonprofits” (Jossey-Bass 2003) and is recipient of the 2014 Silicon Valley Business Journal’s Top 100 Silicon Valley Women of Influence award. She holds a BA in Communications, and Minor in Music from Lewis and Clark College.