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International Technology Security and Innovation Fund (ITSI) is a strategic initiative aimed at enhancing global semiconductor supply chain resilience and security.

International Technology Security and Innovation (ITSI) Fund

Diversifying Semiconductor Supply Chains

In collaboration with the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Economic and Business (EB) Affairs, Arizona State University (ASU) is implementing a program to help diversify the global semiconductor supply chain. This initiative, funded by a $13.8 million cooperative agreement over a span of two years, is supported by the International Technology Security and Innovation (ITSI) Fund, established under the U.S. CHIPS and Science Act of 2022.  The program’s central mission is to enhance workforce capabilities within semiconductor chip ATP operations across key partner countries. The initiative aims to create a sustainable pipeline of skilled professionals essential for the industry’s growth and resilience by prioritizing workforce development activities. Additionally, the program aims to provide strategic support for policy enhancements to facilitate this workforce evolution.

Our Vision

The initiative seeks to expand semiconductor chip assembly, testing, and packaging (“ATP” or “downstream”) operations in key partner countries in the Americas (Costa Rica, Mexico, and Panama) and the Indo-Pacific (Indonesia, the Philippines, and Vietnam), thereby fortifying a resilient supply chain for U.S. semiconductor manufacturers.

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ITSI Management Team

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Jeff Goss
Jeffrey Goss
Principal Investigator
Jose Quiroga
Jose Quiroga
Managing Director
Jesus Silva Elizalde
Jesus Silva
Associate Director of Program Operations
Thai Tran
Thai Tran
Sr. Manager for Monitoring and Evaluation
Dung Lee
Dung Le
Program Manager, Indo-Pacific Region
Melissa Stine
Melissa Stine
Program Manager, Americas Region

Huyen Nguyen
Huyen Nguyen
Program Coordinator, Indo-Pacific Region

Ha Mai
Ha Mai
Data Analyst

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Program Coordinator, Americas Region

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Jeffrey Goss

Principal Investigator

Jeffrey Goss is a prominent leader in global and professional development, holding roles as Associate Vice Provost SE Asia, Executive Director, and Assistant Dean in the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University (ASU). With over 25 years of experience, he has significantly impacted STEM education and workforce development globally. Mr. Goss is Principal Investigator for the International Technology Security and Innovation (ITSI) Fund. His leadership has advanced STEM education and strengthened supply chains in the Americas and Indo-Pacific, enhancing global semiconductor ecosystems.

Jose Quiroga

Managing Director

Jose A. Quiroga is the Director of Global Development in the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering (FSE) at Arizona State University (ASU) and the Managing Director of the Diversifying Semiconductor Supply Chains Project at ASU, funded by the US Department of State through the International Technology Security and Innovation (ITSI) Fund. This program aims to enhance workforce capabilities within semiconductor assembly, testing, and packaging (ATP) operations across key partner countries. By prioritizing workforce development activities, the initiative seeks to create a sustainable pipeline of skilled professionals essential for the semiconductor industry’s growth and resilience.

Jesús Silva

Associate Director of Program Operations

Jesús Silva Elizalde serves as the Associate Director of Operations for the International Technology Security and Innovation (ITSI) Fund, Diversifying Semiconductor Supply Chains Project in the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University (ASU). Leveraging vast USAID, Chips Act, and semiconductor experience, Jesús oversees the implementation of all ITSI activities.

Thai Tran

Sr. Manager for Monitoring and Evaluation

Thai Tran serves as Sr. Manager for Monitoring and Evaluation in the Vietnam representative office for Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University (ASU) and the Diversifying Semiconductor Supply Chain project. Thai oversees the comprehensive quality assurance of all ITSI project deliverables, ensuring activities meet project KPIs and align with the established quality criteria.

Dung Le

Program Manager, Indo-Pacific Region

Dung Le serves as Program Manager, Indo-Pacific Region for the Diversifying Semiconductor Supply Chain project in the Vietnam representative office for Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University (ASU), overseeing the implementation of project activities within the Indo-Pacific region countries.

Melissa Stine

Program Manager, Americas Region

Melissa Stine is the Program Manager of Strategic Initiatives in the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University (ASU) and the Program Manager, Americas Region, for the Diversifying Semiconductor Supply Chain project, overseeing the implementation of project activities within the Americas Region countries.

Huyen Nguyen

Program Coordinator, Indo-Pacific Region

Huyen Nguyen is the Program Coordinator, Indo-Pacific Region for the Diversifying Semiconductor Supply Chain project in the Vietnam representative office for Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University. Huyen supports the coordination and implementation of ISTI activities in the Indo-Pacific region countries.

Ha Mai

Data Analyst

Ha Mai serves as Data Analyst in the Vietnam representative office for Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University (ASU) and the Diversifying Semiconductor Supply Chain project. Ha supports the collection and management of ITSI project datasets, ensuring data accuracy and integrity.