Anna Gomez Named Deputy NTIA Administrator

The Telecommunications and Information Administration announced the appointment of Anna Gomez as the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Communications and Information, and Deputy National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) Administrator. One of Gomez's top duties will be to help facilitate the nation's historic transition to digital television. Gomez is the Vice President, State and Federal Regulatory, Government Affairs advocating on behalf of Sprint Nextel before state and federal government agencies regarding non-spectrum issues that affect the company's wireless and wireline assets. Prior to her work in private industry, Gomez worked for several years at the Federal Communications Commission in various management positions including Chief, Network Services Division, Common Carrier Bureau and most recently as Deputy Chief of the International Bureau where she assisted in developing and implementing policy on international telecommunications and satellite spectrum. Gomez also served as a Senior Legal Advisor to former FCC Chairman William Kennard. Prior to her work at the FCC, Gomez served as the Deputy Chief of Staff in the National Economic Council during the Clinton Administration specializing in the development of US telecommunications policy and issues related to Hispanic education. Gomez also served as Staff Counsel in the Senate for the Subcommittee on Communication.