2021
BL A C K LEADERS
Program Manager
Worth Watching
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Education: Bachelor of Arts, marketing, Prairie View A&M University Company Name: Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) Industry: Semiconductor Company CEO: Dr. Lisa Su Company Headquarters Location: Santa Clara, California Number of Employees: 14,000 Your Location (if different from above): Austin, Texas Words you live by: You do not have to motivate people with your words; just inspire them and they will motivate themselves. Who is your personal hero: My Grandfather What book are you reading? Kingdom Disciples: Heaven’s Representatives on Earth by Tony Evans What was your first job: Youth Employment Program with the City of Austin Parks and Recreation at age 14 Favorite charity: St James MBC Austin, Texas, In-reach/Outreach Ministries; Alzheimer’s Texas, MD Anderson Cancer Center Donations and Fundraising; and The Trail Foundation (Austin, Texas) Interests: Running and training, along with spending time with family and friends Family: My mother, father, brother, and sister-in-law, along with my niece and nephews
I Truly Believe We Are Stronger Together I would like to thank Profiles in Diversity Journal for selecting me as one of the 2021 Black Leaders Worth Watching. Being raised in a family where my father worked for IBM and my mother was a vice principal in the Austin Independent School District, my brother and I were always shown the value of hard work and attention to detail. Innovation and improving current products ignite my professional passion. This is the driving force behind my love of managing the product roadmap for the Global Operations Organization within AMD, as well as managing operations for various teams within Global Operations. My role enables me to see new products and innovation from start to finish.
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As an Austin native, I was and still am involved in my church, as well as many other organizations in the city. I was blessed to see that people from diverse backgrounds and all aspects of life just need an equal opportunity to show their skills. I believe we can support the next generation of black leaders by assuring that they are provided the same opportunities as other leaders within our industries. As mentors, we can help companies realize the value of recruiting a diverse group of individuals and ensuring that once they are part of our companies, we share knowledge and provide access to tools that will help them succeed. As one of the leaders of AMD’s
Black Employee Resource Group, I had a meeting with our CEO, which resulted in a new program that focuses on hiring college graduates from diverse backgrounds. Our group believes this initiative offers a pathway to success; however, we must do more. We must continue to guide and support these new hires in their professional growth. We are continuously thinking of innovative ways to mentor them, so that they reach their full creative potential and achieve success. I truly believe we are stronger together. I strive to lead by example for the next generation and show them that opportunities are available for all individuals.
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AWARD
Terrence “T.J.” Lewis
