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To celebrate Women¡¯s History Month this March, the is recognizing three inspiring ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ women, sharing their stories, leadership journeys, and their contributions to the technology industry.

All three women are Chapter Leads for the Women@³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Inclusion Network, where they make an impact through networking and mentorship opportunities.

Elise Katrina Russell

Elise is a principal program manager in Corporate PMO, and she is drawn to environments where complex problems need structure, collaboration and execution.

¡°What I love most about my work is connecting with people and priorities,¡± says Elise. ¡°I¡¯m proud of the moments when I¡¯ve helped teams find clarity in ambiguity and when something overwhelming becomes executable because we built the right plan, asked the right questions, and moved forward together.¡±

For Elise, Women¡¯s History Month is a time for both celebration and reflection. In an industry where representation matters, she leads with both accountability and empathy, setting a strong example for her daughter. She shares her favorite quote below.

¡°Do not wait for someone else to come and speak for you. It¡¯s you who can change the world.¡± ¨C Malala Yousafzai, the youngest Nobel Peace Prize winner and an education activist.

¡°This quote resonates with me because strength comes in many forms: resilience, discipline, compassion and courage,¡± says Elise. ¡°I strive to embody those qualities in my work and in my life, and I hope I¡¯m helping create space for other women to do the same.¡±

Charisma Canlas

As a principal reliability engineer in the Quality and Reliability Engineering group at ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ, Charisma partners closely with customers and internal teams to solve complex challenges, reduce risk, improve efficiency and keep critical programs on schedule. One of her proudest accomplishments is serving as a strong, dedicated customer advocate.

¡°I take pride in anticipating needs, proactively addressing issues before they escalate, driving operational efficiencies and earning trust along the way,¡± says Charisma. ¡°Being known as someone others can rely on is something I value deeply.¡±

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Charisma also has a strong belief in visibility and community, which inspired her to become the Santa Clara Chapter Lead with the Women@³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Inclusion Network, helping create spaces where women can inspire, empower, and elevate one another.

¡°Recognizing and elevating the achievements of women across fields helps inspire other female professionals,¡± she says, ¡°and encourages students to see that pursuing engineering and technical paths is not only achievable, but a space where they can truly thrive.¡±

Neenu Kiluthattil

Neenu is an accomplished senior staff design engineer. Reflecting on her journey, she notes that engineering or technology was not a path that any woman in her family had taken before.

¡°Every step along the way has taught me something new, and I still feel there is so much more to learn,¡± says Neenu. ¡°The semiconductor industry shapes the world; what we design today becomes the foundation of tomorrow. Being part of that evolution is both humbling and exhilarating.¡±

International Women¡¯s Day, as Neenu explains, is a reminder of those who have paved the path before us. The persistence and courage of these women has made the progress around us possible. She also notes that the word ¡°international¡± is significant; including and uplifting women across cultures, countries and communities is the goal, and the work is not done.

As a Women@³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Chapter Lead, Neenu started an initiative at the Westborough site called Shared Horizons. The program creates a space for women to strengthen their public speaking and presentation skills by sharing stories about their cultures and backgrounds.

¡°It¡¯s a learning experience for everyone involved, helping us understand the richness of each other¡¯s identities,¡± says Neenu. ¡°The purpose is simple but powerful: to recognize that despite differences in country, culture, religion or color, we are far more similar than we are different, and we truly share the same horizons.¡±