Net Inclusion 2023: Full Schedule

Welcome to Net Inclusion 2023! Please make sure to select your schedule for this three day interactive event!

Net Inclusion 2023 is being hosted at Henry B. Gonzalez Convention center, located at: 900 East Market Street, San Antonio, TX, USA

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10:30am CST

Assistive Technology and Digital Equity

Evaluation

Assistive technology, internet access, and funding for training empower people with disabilities to do things they never imagined. Explore how your digital inclusion programs can inclusively support the needs of community members with disabilities.

Collaborative Note-Taking Document

Session Evaluation Form

Speakers

Carolyn Bennett Glauda

Programs and Outreach Manager, Southeastern NY Library Resources Council

Carolyn is the project manager for Digital Navigators of the Hudson Valley. In addition to this role, she creates and promotes professional development opportunities for Southeastern's regional library council members. The library council serves academic, public, school, and special... Read More →

Paul Goodman

Legal Counsel, Center for Accessible Technology

I work to ensure that people with disabilities and communities of color have equitable access to affordable, reliable, and high-quality broadband service. Most of my work consists of advocacy at the California Public Utilities Commission and the Federal Communications Commission... Read More →

Dianne Connery

Director, Pottsboro Area Public Library

I'm passionate about rural libraries and innovative ideas.

Amy Fuchs

Program Manager, BridgingApps, a Program of Easter Seals Greater Houston

Amy is the Program Manager for BridgingApps, a program of Easter Seals Greater Houston. She holds a BA in Psychology and a M.Ed. in Early Childhood Special Education from Auburn University. She taught in public elementary schools for 13 years in a variety of classrooms including resource... Read More →

Karla Suomala

Co-Director, SF Tech Council

I'm a lifelong educator currently serving as Co-Director of the San Francisco Tech Council. Launched in 2015, SF Tech Council is unique in it's commitment to advancing digital inclusion for older adults and adults with disabilities. As a multi-sector collaborative, we are the community... Read More →

Tuesday February 28, 2023 10:30am - 11:30am CST
Room 225 A 900 East Market Street, San Antonio, TX, USA

Break-Out

10:30am CST

Device Access Solutions

Evaluation

Accessing an internet-enabled device, such as a desktop computer, laptop, or tablet, is just as foundational to digital equity as access to broadband and digital skills. In this session, attendees will learn creative strategies to connect people to their needed devices.

Collaborative Note-Taking Document

Speakers

Andrew Elofson

Founder/ Board Chair, PCs For People

Andrew Elofson, the Founder of PCs for People, has worked as a Licensed Social Worker for over 30 years. In this time, Andrew has developed an expertise in the areas of Youth Development, Child Mental Health, Adult Mental Health, and is currently working with adults and families... Read More →

Michael Abensour

Chief Impact Officer, Compudopt

Adam Sharma

VP, Strategic Innovation & Partnerships, Human-I-T

Karisa Tashjian

Senior Director of Programs and Strategic Partnerships, Digitunity

Dylan Zajac

Executive Director, Computers For People Inc.

Dylan Zajac founded the 501(c)(3) non-profit Computers 4 People in 2019, when he was 15 years old. The organization is dedicated to collecting, refurbishing, and donating computers to individuals and organizations in under-resourced communities to promote equity and access to opportunity... Read More →

Tuesday February 28, 2023 10:30am - 11:30am CST
Room 225 C 900 East Market Street, San Antonio, TX, USA

Break-Out

10:30am CST

Digital Inclusion in Workforce Development

Evaluation

Digital inclusion naturally intersects and overlaps with today’s workforce development programs, strategies, and goals. Yet most communities have not yet cohesively integrated digital inclusion best practices and workforce development programs. Hear from subject matter experts on how to align digital inclusion and workforce development strategies, programs, and outcomes.

Collaborative Note-Taking Document

Speakers

Kate Rivera

Executive Director, Technology Learning Collaborative

I'm the Executive Director of the Technology Learning Collaborative in Philadelphia and principal consultant of Kate Rivera Solutions. The Technology Learning Collaborative (TLC) is a digital equity coalition in Philadelphia with the mission: to drive digital literacy, access, and... Read More →

Angelique De Oliveira

Goodwill Industries of San Antonio

Amanda Bergson-Shilcock

Senior Fellow, National Skills Coalition

Amanda Bergson-Shilcock is a Senior Fellow at the nonprofit National Skills Coalition, focusing on digital skills, adult education, and workforce development for US-birnAmanda has authored numerous publications and policy recommendations, including the February 2023 report CLOSING... Read More →

Annmarie Lanesey

CEO, Can Code Communities

Annmarie Lanesey is a transformative force in New York's digital equity and technology sectors. As the Founder & CEO of CanCode Communities and President of Greane Tree Technology, she employs technology as a tool for community development, innovation, and economic empowerment. She... Read More →

Marisol Tapia Hopper

Director of Strategic Partnerships and Funding, Workforce Development Council of Seattle-King County

Marisol Tapia Hopper is the Director of Strategic Partnerships and Funding at the Workforce Development Council of Seattle-King County (WDC). Her work focuses on leading the development of integrated outreach, policy advocacy, and funding strategies to support workforce investments... Read More →

Tuesday February 28, 2023 10:30am - 11:30am CST
Room 225 D 900 East Market Street, San Antonio, TX, USA

Break-Out

10:30am CST

Digital Inclusion within Healthcare Programs

Evaluation

Digital equity and healthcare meet at a cross-section of opportunity. As more digital technologies to improve health are developed, individuals can use digital inclusion to benefit from the related knowledge and practices.

Collaborative Note-Taking Document

Speakers

Puja Deverakonda

Special Projects Manager, Mental Health Association of San Francisco

Galen Alexander

Director of Public Affairs, Hims & Hers

Katherine Kim

Principal, MITRE Corporation

Dr. Katherine Kim, PhD, MPH, MBA, is an expert in health information technology and an award-winning health informatics researcher. As MITRE’s Principal in Consumer Health Informatics and Health Science, she leads ACTIVATE – a program providing digital health solutions to rural... Read More →

Jaleen Johnson

Programs Manager, Utah Education and Telehealth Network

Jaleen Johnson is a Programs Manager for the Utah Education and Telehealth Network (UETN) and the Northwest Regional Telehealth Resource Center (NRTRC).In her position, she provides technical assistance in developing telehealth networks and applications throughout the region of Alaska... Read More →

Amy Sheon

President and Digital Health Equity consultant, Public Health Innovators, LLC

Amy Sheon is a nationally-recognized digital health equity thought leader with a 30+ year career focused on clinical and population studies and programs related to social determinants of health and marginalized populations. With a doctorate in public health policy and an MPH, Amy... Read More →

Jaleen Johnson Net Inclusion slides pdf

Sheon slides for NDIA health panel 2023 pdf

Tuesday February 28, 2023 10:30am - 11:30am CST
Room 216 A 900 East Market Street, San Antonio, TX, USA

Break-Out

10:30am CST

Digital Skills Curriculum with Equity at the Forefront

Evaluation

What’s considered “basic” in digital skills has significantly shifted in recent years. Because various aspects of everyday life now take place online, it is imperative that all individuals can adapt to the ever-changing demands of digital environments. Learn about why we must develop digital skills curricula with equity at the forefront, the different resources and tools currently available to support this effort, and the roles various sectors can play in advancing this conversation.
Key Takeaways:

Current shifts in necessary digital skills to fully participate in society and economy
Effective strategies, tools, and resources to foster digital skill development at both the individual and systemic levels

Collaborative Note-Taking Document

Speakers

Ina P Montgomery

Executive Director, Urban TEC

Ina P Montgomery, M.Ed. is the Founder and Executive Director of Urban Technology Empowered Communities dba/ Urban TEC. As a digital literacy education and training company, its mission is to bridge the digital literacy divide in urban schools and communities to ensure that urban... Read More →

Ji Soo Song

Digital Equity Advisor, U.S. Department of Education, Office of Educational Technology

At the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Educational Technology (OET), Ji Soo lead’s the Digital Equity Education Roundtables (DEER) Initiative to expand equitable adoption of high-speed broadband and digital tools for learning. He also develops intra-agency and interagency... Read More →

Theresa Sladek

Strategic Partnerships & Northstar Business Development Manager, Northstar Digital Literacy

Theresa Sladek, MA, is the Strategic Partnerships and Northstar New Business Manager at Literacy Minnesota and works with organizations to ascertain and implement their digital literacy needs. Theresa also works with Literacy Minnesota’s national Open Door Collective program on... Read More →

Julian Alexander

Hacienda CDC

Stacy Rozier

Senior Director, Mission Impact, Goodwill of North Georgia

Stacy joined the Goodwill family in July 2009, initially completing one year of AmeriCorps service. It was during her service that she saw the need for digital skills training in the community. After completing her service, she became a career center manager in the Athens and Atlanta... Read More →

Tuesday February 28, 2023 10:30am - 11:30am CST
Room 225 B 900 East Market Street, San Antonio, TX, USA

Break-Out

10:30am CST

Engaging Community Leadership in Digital Equity Work: Building from the Ground Up, Not from the Outside In

Evaluation

Community leaders have long been the backbone of digital inclusion organizing and advocacy. Explore why it’s critical to maintain community-led digital equity work and how to strengthen grassroots efforts.

Collaborative Note-Taking Document

Speakers

Michell Morton

Digital Equity Advisor, NTIA

Natalie Gonzalez

Deputy Director, Digital Equity Initiative, California Community Foundation

Natalie Gonzalez is the Deputy Director of the Digital Equity Initiative. The Digital Equity Initiative is a multi-year project of the California Community Foundation (CCF) that will seed a digital equity movement in Los Angeles County with the power and capacity to successfully advocate... Read More →

Bill Callahan

Director, Connect Your Community Institute

He/him. Director of Connect Your Community Institute (CYC) in Cleveland and Ashtabula, Ohio. Started working on neighborhood initiatives for digital inclusion in Cleveland in 1996. Former Research and Policy Director (2016-2020) and now Senior Policy Advisor for NDIA. Talk to me... Read More →

DeAnne Cuellar

Associate Director for Outreach, Institute for Local Self-Reliance

DeAnne is a tech equity advocate and communications strategist from San Antonio, Texas. She served as Mayor Ron Nirenberg’s digital inclusion appointee to the City of San Antonio’s Innovation & Technology Committee, resulting in several policy and funding priorities to close the... Read More →

Lupe Valenzuela

Strategy and Technology Operations Director, Chicanos Por La Causa

Tuesday February 28, 2023 10:30am - 11:30am CST
Main Ballroom - Hemisfair Ballroom (Prefunction Space - 3rd Floor) 900 East Market Street, San Antonio, TX, USA

Break-Out

10:30am CST

Local Governments Supporting and Leading Digital Equity Initiatives

Evaluation

What role do local governments play in designing and implementing sustainable, robust digital inclusion initiatives and models? The answer is multi-pronged. Local governments need to invest in staff who are dedicated to digital inclusion, who will complete digital equity plans, and who will be active participants in digital inclusion coalitions. Local governments have to think beyond the now and into the future.

Session Evaluation Form

Speakers

Autumn Evans

Deputy Director of Digital Inclusion, City of Detroit

Focusing on public-private partnerships with an emphasis on implementing and sustaining strategic initiatives, Autumn has contributed to the success of many initiatives of Connect 313, the City of Detroit’s digital inclusion strategy as well as administering many of the ARPA Digital... Read More →

Corian Zacher

Senior Policy Counsel, State & Local, Next Century Cities

Hello fellow broadband advocates! I'm excited to see you at Net Inclusion. I've been researching and advocating for local broadband since 2018. Through my work with Next Century Cities, I have the privilege of supporting community leaders and local officials across the US and helping... Read More →

John Speirs

Broadband Manager, Harris County - Office of Broadband

Juliet Fink Yates

Broadband and Digital Inclusion Manager, City of Philadelphia

I have been working on addressing digital equity since 2001 when I was managing a small ISP for 10,000 low-income Philadelphians. For many years, I worked as the Chief Learning Officer at Philadelphia FIGHT Community Health Centers at the intersection of adult education, technology... Read More →

Laura B. Fogle

METRC Director, NC State College of Education

Laura is an educator, digital equity advocate, and tech nerd. She has over twenty years of experience in educational technology and has taught in K-12 and higher education. She currently serves the College of Education at NC State University as the Director of Media and Education... Read More →

Tuesday February 28, 2023 10:30am - 11:30am CST
Ballroom C1

Break-Out

10:00am CST

Advancing Digital Equity Coalition Work

Evaluation

Digital Equity Coalitions are a collective of organizations, departments, and individuals advocating digital equity in their community. Join a panel of coalition leaders representing city, county, and statewide interests to learn about coalition structure, support, and sustainability in their practice.

Collaborative Note-Taking Document

Speakers

Paolo Balboa

Senor Program Manager, National Digital Inclusion Alliance

Paolo joined NDIA in summer 2020. He began his career in public library education and outreach in 2013, first in Cleveland and most recently at the New York Public Library. He has worked with the Mozilla Foundation and a cohort of practitioners and advocates to develop a Web Literacy... Read More →

Ryan Collins

Program Manager, Buckeye Hills Regional Council

Jill Gottfred Sohoni

Lead Consultant and CEO, Circle Root Collaborative & Kids First Chicago

Aneta T Lee

Executive Fellow, FUSE Corps/City of Birmingham

Molly Fohn

Policy Program Manager, Voqal

Rachael Maddock-Hughes

Founder and Principal, Sequoia Consulting

Rachael Maddock-Hughes is a leader in rural development, and the Founder and Principal of Sequoia Consulting. Her expertise bridges the non-profit, private and public sectors to create the greatest impact for rural communities in the US and around the globe.Sequoia Consulting offers technical... Read More →

Wednesday March 1, 2023 10:00am - 11:30am CST
Room 225 D 900 East Market Street, San Antonio, TX, USA

Break-Out

10:00am CST

Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) - Sign Ups, Marketing, and Outreach

Evaluation

Many people who are eligible for the Affordable Connectivity Program may not be aware of the program or may face challenges in getting through the application process. Learn about effective outreach strategies and how to support individuals through the application process.

Collaborative Note-Taking Document

Speakers

Asfaha Lemlem

Digital Equity Coordinator, Seattle Housing Authority

Leslie Scott

Digital Inclusion Program Manager, KC Digital Drive

Affordable Connectivity Program, workforce development, youth digital skills development programs, adult digital skills development programs, program evaluation, digital divide simulation

Drew Garner

Director of Policy Engagement, Benton Institute for Broadband & Society

Drew combines research, analysis, and storytelling to educate government officials and the general public about broadband policy. He helps lead Benton’s work on the Affordable Connectivity Program, and he serves as Deputy Director for the Broadband State Education Project, which... Read More →

Pat Kerrigan

Executive Director, Oak Hill Collaborative

Former Judge. Seriously deficient computer skills. Community organizer. Notre Dame grad (and fan). Volleyball player.

Candace Browdy

ConnectWaukegan

Wednesday March 1, 2023 10:00am - 11:30am CST
Room 225 C 900 East Market Street, San Antonio, TX, USA

Break-Out

10:00am CST

Digital Sovereignty: The Role of Digital Inclusion in Native Nation Building

Evaluation

Sovereignty is the key concept that Tribal Nations have the rights and authorities to manage their own resources and future planning. Tribes’ sovereign status informs their unique approach to building digital equity ecosystems for the future of their communities.

Collaborative Note-Taking Document

Speakers

Claudia Tarbell

Sr Engagement Mgr for Tribal Communities, Calix Inc

I worked within the Akwesasne territory for 10+ years. For the past five years I was the Marketing and Sales Manager for the local internet service provider, owned and operated by the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe. I fell in love with the telecommunication industry because it is constantly... Read More →

Brittany Woods-Orrison

Broadband Specialist, Alaska Public Interest Research Group & Native Movement

Dzaanh Nezoonh//good day! I am Koyukon Dené from Dlel Taneets, Alaska. My work encompasses Digital Equity, Regenerative-Renewable economies, Just Transition, and Tribal Sovereignty to name a few tings. Outside of work I am a model, athlete, and filmmaker. As an Indigenous woman I... Read More →

Matthew Douglas

Broadband Manager, Hoopa Valley Public Utilities District

Davida Delmar

Digital Inclusion Manager, AMERIND Critical Infrastructure

Debra Croswell

President, Cayuse Native Solutions

I lead a tribally-owned enterprise. Our all-Native team does "tech stuff" for tribes, tribal entities, Indigenous owned businesses, and other organizations that support Indigenous communities and people.In addition to a digital inclusion program, our services include mobile app development... Read More →

Wednesday March 1, 2023 10:00am - 11:30am CST
Room 225 A 900 East Market Street, San Antonio, TX, USA

Break-Out

10:00am CST

Fundraising for Sustainable Digital Equity Programs

Evaluation

With historic levels of funding for digital inclusion work from state and federal governments and private funders, this is the time to learn how to write impactful proposals to secure funding for your community. Get an overview of how to develop grant proposals, identify opportunities, learn best practices for crafting your proposal, and use storytelling to share program needs, opportunities, and resources to support your request.

Collaborative Note-Taking Document

Speakers

Sara Nichols

Regional Planner, Land of Sky Regional Council

Cristal Mojica

Senior Program Manager, Michelson 20MM Foundation

Deb Socia

President/CEO, The Enterprise Center

Josh Eichen

Director of Program Development, Mass Broadband Institute

Josh Eichen is the Director of Program Development at the Massachusetts Broadband Institute. Josh manages and oversees MBI's suite of digital equity and infrastructure investments. An Urban Planner by trade, Josh moved into the Digital Equity arena while at the Metropolitan Area Planning... Read More →

Margaret Kaufer

President / Chief Visionary Officer, The STEM Alliance

Margaret Käufer is the President/Chief Visionary Offier and a founding member of The STEM Alliance. Under her leadership, the STEM Alliance has grown from a grassroots organization to a Westchester County leader in science, technology, engineering and math enrichment. Throughout... Read More →

Wednesday March 1, 2023 10:00am - 11:30am CST
Room 225 B 900 East Market Street, San Antonio, TX, USA

Break-Out

10:00am CST

Help the FCC Improve the New National Broadband Map

Evaluation

Attendees are encouraged to bring a device to this session.

The FCC has a new map showing where internet service is – and is not – available across the country, down to the location level. Among other uses, the map will guide the distribution of the Digital Equity Act (DEA) and Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program funds to states. This session will provide an overview of the map and how you can participate in disputing or challenging information shown on the map. An accurate map is an important tool for helping to identify the unserved and underserved communities most in need of funding for high-speed internet infrastructure investment. We encourage session attendees to view the map online in advance of the session: www.broadbandmap.gov and explore more about the FCC’s mapping efforts by visiting: www.fcc.gov/BroadbandData/consumers

Key Takeaways:

Understanding what the National Broadband Map shows and how to engage with the information on the map
Familiarity with the various data sets that feed into the map
Ideas and best practices for navigating the challenge and crowdsource processes, including strategies for local organizations to engage community members in checking the map and submitting challenges

Collaborative Note-Taking Document

Speakers

Eduard Bartholme

Deputy Bureau Chief - CGB, FCC

Eduard Bartholme serves as Senior Outreach Director on the Broadband Data Task Force, coordinating external engagement with consumers, governmental entities and filers. In this role, he oversees the technical assistance teams for the Broadband Data Collection, ensuring that system... Read More →

Kimia Nikseresht

Federal Communications Commission

Kimia Nikseresht serves as Assistant Counsel to the Broadband Data Task Force at the Federal Communications Commission. In this role, she supports the other task force members by providing legal and practical guidance on emerging issues, as well as through outreach efforts to stakeholders.Kimia... Read More →

Wednesday March 1, 2023 10:00am - 11:30am CST
Room 216 A 900 East Market Street, San Antonio, TX, USA

Break-Out

10:00am CST

What We Can Learn From Digital Inclusion Research: How Practitioners Apply Research

Evaluation

There is a growing body of digital inclusion research that seeks to better understand barriers to digital equity, support sound policy decisions, and inform practitioners about successful strategies. Several leading digital inclusion researchers will discuss key findings and practical applications of their work.

Collaborative Note-Taking Document

Speakers

Joyce Abbott

Workforce Development Librarian, WA State Library

Joyce is a Workforce Development Librarian at the Washington State Library. Her work focuses on the intersection of digital inclusion, adult basic education, and workforce development. She and her teammates at WSL are currently engaged with in a statewide assessment of digital skills... Read More →

John Horrigan

Senior Fellow, Benton Institute for Broadband & Society

I have done extensive work on tech adoption, including barriers to adoption, as well as exploring the impacts of online connectivity. I have done this at the Pew Research Center, the FCC (National Broadband Plan), and as a consultant. I work in DC, but am a proud resident of Baltimore... Read More →

Roberto Gallardo

Director, Purdue Center for Regional Development

Roberto Gallardo is Assistant Director of the Purdue Center for Regional Development and a Purdue Extension Community & Regional Economics Specialist. He holds an electronics engineering undergraduate degree, a master's in economic development, and a Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration... Read More →

Aaron Sankin

Reporter, The Markup

Stacey Wedlake

Research Scientist, University of Washington

Stacey Wedlake is a Research Scientist with the Technology & Social Change Group at the University of Washington Information School. Her research focuses on the role of intermediaries (public libraries, community organizations, and governments) in digital equity efforts. She has a... Read More →

WSLDigitalLiteracyAssessment LiteratureReviewReport pdf

WSL Digital Skills Assessment Literature Review Highlights pdf

WSLDigitalLiteracyAssessment LiteratureReviewAnnotatedBibliography pdf

Wednesday March 1, 2023 10:00am - 11:30am CST
Ballroom C1

Break-Out

2:30pm CST

Advancing Digital Inclusion Data Quality, Tools, and Applications

Evaluation

During the past year, we’ve seen a proliferation of new digital inclusion data and tools: from FCC and NTIA mapping tools to data analysis and visualization platforms to internet speed test sites. Explore some of the most (and least) promising new digital inclusion data resources, featuring insights on the trustworthiness, strengths, limitations, and best applications of each.

Collaborative Note-Taking Document

Speakers

Cassie Bair

Mobile Citizen, a Voqal project

Cassie is the Chief Business Development Executive of Mobile Citizen, a Voqal program, which aims to bridge the digital divide with affordable mobile broadband technology. Mobile Citizen works with nonprofits, libraries, educational institutions, and social welfare agencies to advance... Read More →

Maile Martinez

Program Manager, Airband, Microsoft

David Keyes

Digital Equity Advisor, City of Seattle IT Dept (Seattle IT)

I (he/him) work in digital equity at the intersection with information and communications technologies, race and social justice, and community capacity building. I have over 25 years experience guiding the City of Seattle’s digital equity strategic planning, advocacy, programs and... Read More →

Leon Yin

Investigative data journalist, The Markup

Leon Yin is an investigative data journalist at The Markup. He uses interdisciplinary methods and bespoke datasets to report on technology and monopolies. His work has been cited by legislators, the academy, civil rights groups, and popular media. In 2022, he received a Gerald Loeb Award for the series "Amazon's Advantage".I'll be presenting on my recent investigation of disparities in Internet plans across 38 major cities by four Internet service providers.Please contact me with...- tips on what to report on next!- digi... Read More →

Christine Parker

Senior GIS Analyst, Institute for Local Self-Reliance

Christine is the Senior GIS Analyst on the Community Broadband Networks team at the Institute for Local Self-Reliance. Her work is centered around describing and illustrating Internet availability and adoption across the US. An ongoing responsibility of Christine's is maintaining... Read More →

Wednesday March 1, 2023 2:30pm - 3:30pm CST
Room 225 B 900 East Market Street, San Antonio, TX, USA

Break-Out

2:30pm CST

Digital Inclusion with Older Adults

Evaluation

Digital inclusion is essential for equity in aging. Older adults face unique challenges to getting connected, on top of other barriers that are common in their communities. Join us as we learn about best practices and how you can adapt your programs to be more inclusive of older adults.

Collaborative Note-Taking Document

Speakers

Jane Paccione

Managing Director of Collective Impact, San Antonio Area Foundation

Chantez Neymoss

Senior Program Manager, Charlotte Mecklenburg Library

I am passionate about technology education, literacy in all its forms, and connecting our community through a variety of services and programs for adults. I have worked in public libraries for over 10 years, and currently serve as Senior Program Manager for Adult Services at Charlotte... Read More →

Tobey Dichter

Founder & CEO, Generations on Line

Delighted to meet so many who care about digital literacy and access. When I began in this field 23 years ago, very few recognized the need and power of digital acuity - and only a few of us cared about the older adult population. it's so exciting to have a whole network. Tremendous... Read More →

Kim Nguyen

Principal and Founder, Silver Scaffold

I am a humanistic researcher and a passionate advocate of older adults and digital inclusion. Older adults are a growing population, and they must be prioritized by companies that use and develop technology solutions and the activists and educators working to promote and enable digital... Read More →

Net Inclusion Handout Digital Inclusion & Older Adults 030123 pdf

Wednesday March 1, 2023 2:30pm - 3:30pm CST
Room 225 D 900 East Market Street, San Antonio, TX, USA

Break-Out

2:30pm CST

Digital Inclusion, the Corrections System, and Returning Residents

Evaluation

Panelists offer an in-depth understanding of the carceral system – constituents inside of prison and those re-entering their communities. We explore the unique digital barriers and digital skills opportunities for incarcerated/formerly incarcerated populations and how to factor in their needs as we build a more inclusive digital world.

Collaborative Note-Taking Document

Speakers

Joe Paul

CEO, Byte Back

Joe Paul is the Chief Executive Officer of Byte Back, a tech nonprofit committed to closing the digital divide by providing under-resourced communities an equitable pathway into the digital economy. Prior to joining Byte Back, he served as the 29th Executive Director and Chief Operating... Read More →

Gaby Andrada

Senior Program Manager, EveryoneOn

Gaby Andrada is the Bay Area Senior Program Manager with EveryoneOn. She leads the design and implementation of the robust regional, cross-sector digital inclusion initiative in the Bay Area.Gaby has over eight years of experience in the social sector as a program and partnership... Read More →

Bibi Reisdorf

Associate Professor, University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Bibi Reisdorf (she/her) is an Associate Professor in Communication Studies at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Her research and community engagement revolves around digital inequalities and especially vulnerable communities. Her latest projects examine if and how formerly... Read More →

Wednesday March 1, 2023 2:30pm - 3:30pm CST
Room 225 A 900 East Market Street, San Antonio, TX, USA

Break-Out

2:30pm CST

Digital Navigator Best Practices

Evaluation

Since the inception of the digital navigator concept in 2020, digital inclusion practitioners have continued to adapt the model to their communities’ evolving needs. Representatives from established digital navigator programs will discuss recent best practices in digital navigator work and how they are continuing to innovate and adapt for the future of digital equity.

Collaborative Note-Taking Document

Speakers

Natali Betancur

Deputy Director, Center for Digital Equity at Queens University of Charlotte

The Center for Digital Equity (CDE) at Queens University is focused on making Mecklenburg County the most digitally equitable community in America. To meet this mission, the CDE has been established as a backbone organization for a collective impact strategy bringing together residents... Read More →

AJ Middleton

Senior Vice President of Programs, Human-I-T

Jerry H. Yamashita

Senior Technical Advisor, World Education

With a background as an Adult Education teacher and administrator, Jerry has experience designing and implementing CTE pathways and EdTech initiatives, including an award-winning Digital Navigator program; facilitating relevant and sustained professional development; fostering culturally... Read More →

Abi Waldrupe

Digital Navigator Manager, National Digital Inclusion Alliance

At the National Digital Inclusion Alliance, Abi Waldrupe supports community-based digital inclusion work across the country, particularly with digital navigator programs. She led the development of local and statewide digital inclusion programs first in academic libraries, then in... Read More →

Nate Stone

Technology Education Administrator, Denver Public Library

I worked as a community organizer, afterschool program coordinator, grant writer, researcher, and many other weird social justice-y jobs for a decade before joining Denver Public Library in 2011 after a stint in the Peace Corps with my partner. Since then, I've taught technology classes... Read More →

Wednesday March 1, 2023 2:30pm - 3:30pm CST
Room 225 C 900 East Market Street, San Antonio, TX, USA

Break-Out

2:30pm CST

Using a Racial Equity Lens to Advance Digital Equity

Evaluation

Institutional and systemic racism and oppression play a key role in perpetuating digital inequities for BIPOC community members. Our movement recognizes the contributions, systemic barriers, and disadvantages of BIPOC community members, and we work to uplift BIPOC voices as we work collaboratively to advance digital equity. Our most vulnerable community members deserve digital opportunities, and our most under-resourced communities need long-term, sustainable digital investments. Learn from experts about their work at the intersection of digital equity and racial equity.

Collaborative Note-Taking Document

Speakers

James Neal

Senior Program Officer, Institute of Museum and Library Services

Libraries; Civic Technology; Open Data; Digital Inclusion; Open Education Resources; Data Privacy/Security; Broadband Access

Dr. Alexandra Arrington (she/her)

Director of DEI & People Development, Center for Digital Equity at Queens University of Charlotte

I’m about education, empowerment and equity; talk to me about community and culture.

Dr. Fallon Wilson

Multicultural Media and Telecom Internet Council

Rebecca F. Kauma

Digital Equity & Inclusion Officer, City of Long Beach

Rebecca F. Kauma is a passionate digital equity and inclusion leader with strong project management, program management, communications, stakeholder and community engagement, strategic planning, and operations implementation expertise. Rebecca is currently the Digital Equity & Inclusion... Read More →

Juan Muro, Jr.

Executive Director, Free Geek

At Free Geek Juan has brought operational excellence, ability to build great teams and a people centric lens to delivering impact. He leads with a laser sharp focus on restoring justice in the workplace, creating career pathways and dismantling systems of white supremacy in spaces... Read More →

CCC RE Self Assessment pdf

Demos Racial Equity Report pdf

Wednesday March 1, 2023 2:30pm - 3:30pm CST
Ballroom C1

Break-Out

10:30am CST

Building Ongoing and Robust Partnerships with Native Nations

Evaluation

Learn best practices on how to engage with Tribal Nations to support effective, community-based digital inclusion initiatives and to build long-lasting partnerships. Learn key strategies to foster relationships and pitfalls to avoid when working with local Tribes.

Collaborative Note-Taking Document

Speakers

Angela Siefer

executive director, National Digital Inclusion Alliance

Angela Siefer is the executive director of the National Digital Inclusion Alliance. Angela has been working in the field we now call digital inclusion since 1997. From physically setting up computer labs in underserved areas and managing local digital inclusion programs to consulting... Read More →

Adam Geisler

Division Chief, NTIA Tribal, NTIA Tribal Connectivity and Nation to Nation Coordination Division

Division ChiefU.S. Department of Commerce, NTIAAdam Geisler serves as Tribal Organization Outreach Director for the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) and leads Division of Tribal Connectivity and Nation to Nation Coordination. The division manages the... Read More →

Traci Morris

Executive Director, American Indian Policy Institute/ASU

tribal entrepreneurship

Felix McGowan

Manager, Amerind Critical Infrastructure

Thursday March 2, 2023 10:30am - 11:30am CST
Room 225 A 900 East Market Street, San Antonio, TX, USA

Break-Out

10:30am CST

Engaging Lived Experts in Digital Equity Planning & Research

Evaluation

People who are personally affected by the digital divide are the experts on the challenges they face and how exactly it impacts their lives. Yet we don’t always include their stories and perspectives. Learn how to bring lived experts into a digital equity planning process, research methodology, or policy discussion.

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Speakers

Adriana Miranda

Community Engagement Specialist, City of Portland

Mark Buell

Director, Indigenous Program Development, Connect Humanity

Mark Buell is the Director of Indigenous Programs at Connect Humanity where he is leading the creation of the Indigenous Connectivity Institute, an organization dedicated to advancing digital equity in Indigenous communities in Canada and the United States. Over his 20+ year career... Read More →

Monique Tate

Director, Partnerships & Engagement, Community Tech NY (CTNY)

I am a Co-Director of Community Tech New York (CTNY) and am responsible for ensuring that CTNY partnerships are healthy and collaborative. I have an advantageous combination of skills gained from participating in community organizing and community activism for over 30 years and... Read More →

Oneisha Freeman Rojales

Digital Connectivity Manager, Georgia Technology Authority

Catherine Crago

Head of Strategic Initiatives, Housing Authority of the City of Austin

An agile strategic thinker with a passion for learning and catalyzing economic growth. Committed to equity for all. Plan, design, develop and evaluate strategies and tactics that produce tangible benefits for all stakeholders - from shared shop floor decision making to global diversity... Read More →

Thursday March 2, 2023 10:30am - 11:30am CST
Ballroom C1

Break-Out

10:30am CST

Introduction to Publicly Available Digital Inclusion Data

Evaluation

Good data creates the foundation for successful digital inclusion work, and understanding how to find and leverage publicly available digital inclusion data is a key first step. This session will explore the most widely used digital inclusion data resources, including interesting use cases, important limitations, and best practices for working with each one.

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Speakers

Justin Krohn

Senior Research Project Analyst, University of Missouri

I am a data/GIS analyst at the Center for Applied Research and Engagement Systems (CARES) at the University of Missouri. I work with a wide variety of data, mostly publicly available, around broadband, demographics, health, commuting, natural resources, economics, and more! We have... Read More →

Rafi Goldberg

Senior Policy Advisor, Digital Equity, NTIA

Reyda Taylor

Fuse Corps Executive Fellow, Fuse Corps

Reyda Taylor is a Fuse Corps Executive Fellow supporting Travis County’s Office of Broadband and Digital Equity to increase equitable access to the internet and digital devices and skills. Reyda is passionate about equity and knowledge-sharing and is on a mission to make research... Read More →

Alvaro Sanchez

Research Analyst II, Federal Reserver Bank of Atlanta

Katie Knox Mimoune

Data and Research Manager, National Digital Inclusion Alliance

Thursday March 2, 2023 10:30am - 11:30am CST
Room 225 C 900 East Market Street, San Antonio, TX, USA

Break-Out

10:30am CST

Teaching Security and Privacy Inclusively

Evaluation

Security and privacy instruction online often speak to a homogenized population and make assumptions about the comfort level of their learners. Community experts present ways that online security and digital privacy can be shared in culturally competent and reflected ways.

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Speakers

Amanda Lee Keammerer

Founder and CEO, Javilud

Lisa Rodriguez

Director of Community Engagement, AARP

Amy Van Develde

Federal Program Officer, Missouri, NTIA

Amy VanDeVelde joined the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) in August 2022 as a broadband program specialist with NTIA's Office of Internet Connectivity and Growth.As a broadband program specialist, Amy works as the federal program officer for Missouri coordinating partnerships and outreach with state and local governments and community groups on NTIA’s high speed internet grant programs and policy issues. In this role, she works with Missouri’s... Read More →

Kevin Schwartz

Executive Director - N50 Project, Geeks Without Frontiers

Anisa Abeytia

Senior Digital Inclusion Project Lead, International Rescue Committee

Anisa believes that digital inclusion is democracy in action and is an arena where more equitable societies can be envisioned. Her interest in security and privacy is an extension of that belief and she uses story telling to make conversations around digital security, and privacy... Read More →

Thursday March 2, 2023 10:30am - 11:30am CST
Room 225 D 900 East Market Street, San Antonio, TX, USA

Break-Out

10:30am CST

Teaching Tech: Training Models

Evaluation

Digital inclusion efforts must be as flexible and unique as the communities we serve. This panel will include reflections on best practices and responsive methods of instruction and training.

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Speakers

Andrea Alexander

Executive Director, T3 Tribal Technology Training

Hi I am Andrea Alexander, I am Makah Tribal member my reservation is Neah Bay, Washington the most northwest tip of the United States. Many of the rural reservations in the Pacific Northwest lack access to broadband, so we have worked for 20 years to advocate internet access. I am... Read More →

Djimet Dogo

Associate Directors, Director of Africa House, Immigrant & Refugee Community Organization (IRCO)

Kimberly Harris

Advisory Chair, LinkAGES

I've spent my career working at the intersection of aging, technology, and digital equity. I'm especially passionate about intergenerational connections and the combination of humans and technology to improve the way we live. Talk to me about any of these topics - or birds. :-)

Kami Griffiths

Executive Director/Co-founder, Community Tech Network

Kami Griffiths is the executive director and co-founder of Community Tech Network, a nonprofit with the mission to transform lives through digital equity. With 20 years of experience working in the public sector, Kami has developed a passion for helping people gain access and better... Read More →

Ricky Santiago

Digital Inclusion Manager, Louisville Metro Government

Thursday March 2, 2023 10:30am - 11:30am CST
Room 225 B 900 East Market Street, San Antonio, TX, USA

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