Meet the NNME Team
The National Network for Microelectronics Education (NNME) is powered by a dedicated team of leaders committed to building a strong and sustainable semiconductor workforce for the United States.
Together, we bring decades of experience in education, workforce development, research, and industry collaboration — all united by a shared vision to connect learning to opportunity and innovation to impact.
Jessica Centeno
National Director
Steven Gause
Manager, Marketing & Communications
Patrick Gillen
Manager, Workforce Development & Special Projects
Melinda Gomez
Manager of Veteran Initiatives
Lauren Gutierrez-Brown
Administrative Assistant
Anissa Hamdon-Morison
Curriculum Developer & Training Manager
Ian James-Bergland
Sr. Manager, Finance & Compliance
Sheffy Kolade
Sr. Manager, Tech Platforms & Program Delivery
Megan Wagner
Manager, Regional Nodes
Richard Walker
Sr. Program Manager, Industry Awareness
Alex Winslow
Hub Manager, NNME
Advisory and Strategic Partners
The NNME is guided by a national network of advisors and partners representing higher education, industry, government, and nonprofits. Together, they help ensure the Network’s strategies are responsive, data-driven, and aligned with the evolving needs of the semiconductor ecosystem.
