Ryan McFadden
Ryan McFadden has over 13 years of experience in the telecommunications industry. He is currently Senior Manager of Partner Programs for Samsung Electronics. In parallel to his corporate achievements, he has dedicated a significant portion of his time to the Electronic Access Foundation (EAF), a nonprofit organization based in New Jersey that is entirely volunteer-led.…
Read MoreSean Kelly
Sean Kelly is COO for NewCom Technologies. His areas of expertise are Geographic Information Systems, Cartography, Project Management and Statistics. He held senior project management positions with NewCom for almost a decade, serving large and small clients, and supporting other critical roles with other projects within the company. His breadth of experience spans GIS data…
Read MoreDeb Socia
Deb Socia is President and CEO of The Enterprise Center, a nonprofit that nurtures innovation in Chattanooga with the goal of connecting people to resources and building an inclusive community. Growing the entrepreneurial ecosystem and the Innovation District, building digital equity, and supporting research and implementation of smart city applications are all a part of…
Read MoreJohn Horrigan
John Horrigan is a national expert on technology adoption, digital inclusion, and evaluating the outcomes and impacts of programs designed to promote communications technology adoption and use. He served at the Federal Communications Commission as a member of the leadership team for the development of the National Broadband Plan. Additionally, as an Associate Director for…
Read MoreKen Demlow
Ken is nationally known for his industry knowledge of Smart Meters and Smart Grid, fiber deployment, aggregation, and economic development. He has spoken at several industry conferences, has authored several industry articles, and recently served a state-level economic development fellowship. Ken’s experience spans the design, engineering, and operation of hundreds of thousands of telecommunications infrastructure…
Read MoreKarisa Tashjian
Karisa Tashjian is Digitunity’s Director of Programs. She is responsible for shaping and implementing the organization’s vision, content strategies, and growth initiatives in alignment with its core mission to ensure that everyone who needs a computer has one along with the skills to use it. She continuously adapts and refines mission strategies based on data-driven…
Read MoreTsion Tesfaye
Tsion joined the NDIA team in February 2022 in the role of Senior Research and Policy Manager. Hailing from Richmond, Virginia, Tsion is enthusiastic about advocating for policies that ensure everyone can benefit from advancements in technology. Prior to joining NDIA, Tsion completed a fellowship with Public Knowledge, where she led research on diversity in…
Read MoreWes Kerr
Wes Kerr is a skilled professional with over 18 years of experience working to close the Digital Divide all across the United States. He is currently the Director of Community Solutions for Connected Nation, where he supports the development and implementation of Technology Action Plans for communities. He also works closely with clients and stakeholders…
Read MoreChris Hall
Chris Hall joined the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) in December 2022 as the Federal Program Officer (FPO) for the State of Iowa. In this role, Chris coordinates partnerships and outreach with state and local government, community organizations, and industries with a vested interest in NTIA’s high-speed internet grant programs. Chris works directly with…
Read MoreSean Gonsalves
As Senior Reporter and Editor at the Institute for Local Self-Reliance’s Community Broadband Networks Initiative, Sean is well-versed in how federal broadband funds in the American Rescue Plan Act and the BEAD program are being put to use by states and local communities. He is currently an active board member for the middle-mile network OpenCape,…
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