Getting Connected: Closing the Broadband Access Gap in the US

Being connected to the digital world is critical to everyday life. This is especially true in the employment arena with online job applications and remote work being the new norm. But large segments of the country are without broadband coverage. Join us for a conversation about the importance of broadband access. We will look at challenges to getting connected in rural and urban areas, developing digital skills, and building the infrastructure needed for broader access.

Speakers

• Julia Brinjac, Digital Equity Director, Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority
• Marycruz De Leon, Community Development Senior Advisor, Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas
• Amy Huffman, Policy Director, National Digital Inclusion Alliance

Moderator

• Merissa Piazza, Lead Policy Analyst, Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland