GSA WLI Recognizes Leading Professional Yasmin Adams

In celebration of Black History Month, the Global Semiconductor Alliance’s Women’s Leadership Initiative (GSA WLI) is highlighting the contributions of Black women in the semiconductor space. This month, Yasmin Adams, Principal Finance Professional at Marvell, has been recognized as a leading professional in the industry.

Yasmin has been involved in the semiconductor industry since the origin of her career. After graduating college, she joined Inphi while still a startup and was a member of the team that ultimately took the company to IPO, an experience she found very valuable. “Being surrounded by such driven people and having great mentors early on really shaped my career,” she recalls.

While completing her MBA, Yasmin worked full time while navigating a major acquisition and the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic. She describes this period as a test of resilience, noting that her drive came from the understanding that “there were people before [her] who fought for their right to an education.”

When it comes to Black History Month, Yasmin finds it to be a time to reflect on and celebrate the amazing things Black people have achieved over the years. She is inspired by African American pioneers in STEM and cites Katherine Johnson—a NASA pioneer and mathematician—as a person of influence who encouraged her to strive for professional advancement.

Looking ahead, Yasmin shared the following sentiment: “As we look toward a future shaped by AI and evolving financial technologies, I see a great opportunity for the Black community to contribute and innovate. We have the talent and a heritage of resilience to help guide the next generation of innovation.”

---

Marvell has a strong partnership with GSA WLI and is dedicated to increasing the visibility of semiconductor professionals from underrepresented backgrounds. Marvell also offers a women’s inclusion network, Women@Marvell, which focuses on enabling the professional development of women and inspiring action that drives change. Learn more about the supportive culture at Marvell here.