Dejen Eshete, M.B.A. (he/him), is a semiconductor industry professional with more than 25 years of experience. Dejen started as a process engineer and progressed to leadership positions: technology product development manager, research and development package laboratory manager, and director of quality and reliability engineering. An immigrant, Dejen earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees while working. He has traveled extensively in Asia and Europe. He serves the Ethiopian community association as an executive director and board member. Dejen brings a wealth of management and firsthand African diaspora experience. He lives with his family in Chandler, Arizona, and enjoys the outdoors.