New Mexico is a state rich in diversity with a unique blend of cultures and a deep history that embodies the American spirit. As a state made up of tribal nations, rural towns, and urban areas, residents and business owners are presented with both unique opportunities and complexities on the quest to ensure all can fully engage in the technological revolution.
Join Public Knowledge, UnidosUS, and the National Digital Inclusion Alliance on October 8th for engaging policy discussions with federal, state, and local policymakers, community-based organizations, and business leaders as they share insights on strategies for closing the digital divide with a particular focus on broadband affordability and broadband adoption.
Together we will explore innovative solutions that foster a more inclusive, equitable, and connected future.
WELCOME REMARKS:
- Alisa Valentin, Ph.D., Broadband Policy Director, Public Knowledge
- Claudia Ruiz, Senior Civil Rights Policy Analyst, UnidosUS
KEYNOTE REMARKS: - Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernandez
PANEL 1: Bridging the Gap: Federal Broadband Policy Solutions for Empowering Consumers and Workers
- Luis A. Quinones, Deputy Vice President of Adult Education and Workforce Development, UnidosUS
- Jeff Lopez, Senior Legislative Assistant, Office of U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján
- Milla Anderson, Policy Advisor, Office of FCC Commissioner Geoffrey Starks
- Alejandra Montoyo-Boyer, Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights (Moderator)
PANEL 2: Advancing Digital Equity in New Mexico
- Jennifer Nevarez, Director and Lead Educator, Community Learning Network; Member of the Broadband and Digital Equity Support Team for New Mexico and the Office of Broadband Access and Expansion (OBAE)
- Veronica Salazar, Digital Equity Manager and Digital Skills Instructor, Encuentro Nuevo México
- Michael Jackson, Digital Inclusion Coordinator, New Mexico Black Leadership Council
- Ryan Collins, Policy Manager, National Digital Inclusion Alliance (Moderator)
CLOSING REMARKS:
- Claudia Ruiz, Senior Civil Rights Policy Analyst, UnidosUS
- Alisa Valentin, Ph.D., Broadband Policy Director, Public Knowledge
