Rebecca Peters Corley

Director, Semiconductor Public Policy at Samsung Electronics America

Rebecca Peters Corley is the Director of Public Policy, Semiconductor Policy at Samsung Electronics America, where she oversees workforce, education, intellectual property, and corporate social responsibility initiatives. She played a key role in passing and implementing the CHIPS and Science Act to advance semiconductor manufacturing in the U.S. and is part of Samsung’s team securing a $4.745 billion CHIPS grant.  

Previously, she was VP of Member Engagement and Public Policy at Worldwide ERC®, leading public policy and membership strategy. She also held leadership roles at SHRM and the Council for Global Immigration, focusing on workplace and immigration policy.  

Rebecca serves on multiple industry committees, including the Semiconductor Industry Association and SEMI Foundation. A recognized expert in immigration policy, she has spoken widely on global mobility and high-skilled immigration reform. She holds a J.D. and M.P.A. from Syracuse University and began her career in immigration law and public policy.

Global Skills Week

Rebecca Peters Corley

Director, Semiconductor Public Policy at Samsung Electronics America

Rebecca Peters Corley is the Director of Public Policy, Semiconductor Policy at Samsung Electronics America, where she oversees workforce, education, intellectual property, and corporate social responsibility initiatives. She played a key role in passing and implementing the CHIPS and Science Act to advance semiconductor manufacturing in the U.S. and is part of Samsung’s team securing a $4.745 billion CHIPS grant.  

Previously, she was VP of Member Engagement and Public Policy at Worldwide ERC®, leading public policy and membership strategy. She also held leadership roles at SHRM and the Council for Global Immigration, focusing on workplace and immigration policy.  

Rebecca serves on multiple industry committees, including the Semiconductor Industry Association and SEMI Foundation. A recognized expert in immigration policy, she has spoken widely on global mobility and high-skilled immigration reform. She holds a J.D. and M.P.A. from Syracuse University and began her career in immigration law and public policy.

Global Skills Week
2025 Global Skills Summit
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
12:00 pm

Future of International Education & Global Talent Pipelines

As regions, nations, states and cities around the world compete for economic leadership in the 21st century, access to high-skilled talent has become a defining factor in global competitiveness. Explore the future of international education and how countries are leveraging global talent mobility to secure the workforce needed for STEM, healthcare, advanced manufacturing, and other critical industries. International education has played a pivotal role in turbocharging economic growth in the U.S. and other leading nations, driving innovation, research, and entrepreneurship. As the demand for high-skilled workers accelerates, countries must rethink policies on education, immigration, and workforce development to attract and retain top global talent.