Katy Crist joined TEL in 2002 and has since risen through the ranks learning all aspects of the business from product to field services to support, media development, global communications, and workforce development. A flexible and highly effective team leader, Katy Crist welcomes the challenges that come with excelling in the ever-changing tech space. She currently serves as Senior Manager of Strategic Alliances and Partnerships at Tokyo Electron Limited (TEL), a leading global provider of semiconductors and flat panel display equipment. In this role, Katy is responsible for the growth and execution of academia and military engagements, workforce development, and public relations. With nearly two decades of expertise, she's a true marketing guru, overseeing program development, branding, crisis communication, and social media strategies. Katy's incredible journey at TEL spans product, field services, support, and global communications, where she transformed the media services group into a powerhouse motion graphics team