Building a More Connected Future in New Mexico

New Mexico is a state wealthy in variety with a singular mix of cultures and a deep historical past that embodies the American spirit. As a state made up of tribal nations, rural cities, and concrete areas, residents and enterprise homeowners are offered with each distinctive alternatives and complexities on the hunt to make sure all can absolutely interact within the technological revolution.

Be part of Public Data, UnidosUS, and the Nationwide Digital Inclusion Alliance on October eighth for partaking coverage discussions with federal, state, and native policymakers, community-based organizations, and enterprise leaders as they share insights on methods for closing the digital divide with a specific give attention to broadband affordability and broadband adoption.

Collectively we are going to discover modern options that foster a extra inclusive, equitable, and linked future.

WELCOME REMARKS:

Alisa Valentin, Ph.D., Broadband Coverage Director, Public Data

Claudia Ruiz, Senior Civil Rights Coverage Analyst, UnidosUS

KEYNOTE REMARKS:

Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernandez

PANEL 1: Bridging the Hole: Federal Broadband Coverage Options for Empowering Shoppers and Staff

Luis A. Quinones, Deputy Vice President of Grownup Training and Workforce Growth, UnidosUS

Jeff Lopez, Senior Legislative Assistant, Workplace of U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján

Milla Anderson, Coverage Advisor, Workplace of FCC Commissioner Geoffrey Starks

Alejandra Montoyo-Boyer, Management Convention on Civil and Human Rights (Moderator)

PANEL 2: Advancing Digital Fairness in New Mexico

Jennifer Nevarez, Director and Lead Educator, Neighborhood Studying Community; Member of the Broadband and Digital Fairness Help Group for New Mexico and the Workplace of Broadband Entry and Enlargement (OBAE)

Veronica Salazar, Digital Fairness Supervisor and Digital Abilities Teacher, Encuentro Nuevo México

Michael Jackson, Digital Inclusion Coordinator, New Mexico Black Management Council

Ryan Collins, Coverage Supervisor, Nationwide Digital Inclusion Alliance (Moderator)

CLOSING REMARKS:

Claudia Ruiz, Senior Civil Rights Coverage Analyst, UnidosUS

Alisa Valentin, Ph.D., Broadband Coverage Director, Public Data