Event details
What does it look like to launch your career at a company that not only invests in your professional growth but also empowers you to make a difference in the world around you?
Join us for a dynamic conversation with leaders from Applied Materials Inc, a global innovation leader in materials engineering solutions. You’ll hear firsthand from employees who started their careers at Applied as new college graduates and have since forged diverse, meaningful career paths, from early-career professionals to senior leadership.
We’ll also spotlight how Applied Materials goes beyond business by investing in the communities where employees live and work. From science education to environmental sustainability, their global community efforts are helping to build a better future for everyone.
Whether you're exploring your first job out of college or looking for a company that aligns with your values and ambition, this session will offer an authentic inside look at the culture, impact, and opportunities at Applied Materials.
During this webinar, you’ll learn about:
How early-career support and mentorship shaped one leader’s long-term success
Why community impact is core to Applied Materials’ mission and how employees play a hands-on role
What it’s like to grow your career at the intersection of innovation and purpose
The role of purpose and impact in building a meaningful career
What roles are available for New College Graduates and how to apply to them to get a head start on the recruiting season.
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Meet the speakers
Meet Sage Berta
– A Supply Chain Trailblazer
Sage Berta is a powerhouse in the world of global supply chains! She currently leads the team that manages partnerships with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and chemical delivery suppliers at a global level. Her journey started right after college when she joined Applied as a fresh graduate, diving into the exciting world of New Product Introduction. Since then, she’s taken on a variety of roles that have shaped her into a dynamic leader—everything from managing materials and transforming processes to leading major supply chain operations. Some of her past roles include: Senior Director of Supply Chain Operations Head of OEM Commodities Program Manager for Process Transformation Commodity Business Manager Materials Project Manager
Meet Jessica Stanford
– Purpose Finder & Engagement Architect
Jessica Stanford is all about helping people find what lights them up—and then connecting that spark to something bigger. As Head of Employee Engagement in Global Community Affairs at Applied Materials, she leads the charge in building a “Culture of Purpose” for over 35,000 employees around the world. With 15+ years of experience across nonprofits, community foundations, and the corporate world, Jessica knows how to turn big ideas into real impact. Whether she’s brainstorming creative fundraisers (ever wanted to throw a pie at your VP for a good cause?) or diving into data to show how purpose drives pride at work, she’s always thinking about how to make engagement meaningful and fun.
Meet Adianne
– Engineer, Explorer, and Lifelong Learner
Adianne is a Process Engineer at Applied Materials, where she works on cutting-edge dielectric deposition technology as part of the Semiconductor Products Group (SPG). She joined the company in summer 2024 through the New College Graduate (NCG) Program, right after earning her degree in Materials Science and Engineering from Arizona State University. At ASU, Adianne didn’t just study—she built community through campus organizations and explored her curiosity through hands-on undergraduate research. Outside of work, you’ll often find her climbing rocks or diving into a new book (her reading list is always growing!).
Meet Nayna Kaushek
– Scouting for Future Innovators Everyday
Nayna Kaushek is a proud Bostonian and lifelong New England Patriots fan who found her professional calling in higher education after an early career in product marketing. She began her journey at Harvard Business School, guiding students through their entrepreneurial ventures, and later joined the MBA Admissions team at Stanford University. Nayna has also brought her passion for early career development and inclusive hiring to the tech industry, as an Emerging Talent Recruiter at Meta and Tesla, where she led university recruiting and diversity initiatives. She joined Applied Materials and has been driving the Campus Engagement Strategy with the University Recruiting team helping to identify core schools for future innovate leaders as interns and the New College Graduate (NCG) program. Beyond her work, Nayna enjoys hiking, playing pickleball, and steadily checking off her ever evolving (and entirely achievable) bucket list. She’s also the enthusiastic cheerleader for the Kaushek family, rooting for her three athletic kids at all their sporting events.
Meet Hallie Brown
Early Career Talent Acquisition Recruiter
Hallie is a seasoned recruiter with over a decade of experience spanning hospitality, the ski industry, and most recently, the fast-paced world of semiconductors. Her diverse background has shaped a unique approach to talent acquisition—one that blends high-touch candidate engagement with deep industry insight. Currently based just outside Glacier National Park in Montana, Hallie finds balance and inspiration in the great outdoors, where she enjoys soaking up the sun and exploring nature.