MEET YOUR ADVOCATES

In this profile series, we showcase people immersed in Digital Equity in Washington State thereby getting a better sense of what motivates them to take on this work and a glimpse into their personal perspectives on Digital Equity. Though our aim was to showcase a breadth of roles, people, and organizations engaged in this work, this series is far from complete. Please consider this offering a mere sampling of the many advocates who are aiming to make communication systems and services equitable for all in our region.

Featured

Kara Adams

Co-lead of UW Bothell’s Digital Scholars Program for first generation students reflects on the program.

Itzetl Vixtha Teoba

Former UW Bothell digital scholar and current student assistant for the Digital Scholars Program at UWB for First-generation and pre-major students.

Merrill Jeffery

Manager of Digital Navigation Services for Goodwill reflects on the early successes for a statewide Digital Equity initiative.

Rayanna Tensley

Rayanna Tensley shares her vision of Digital Equity in Washington State.

Will Booth

Program Manager, T3 Tribal Technology Initiative talks about Digital Equity in Washington State’s tribal communities.

Reese Tanimura

Seattle arts leader puts a cultural lens on Digital Equity

Daniel Pak

Co-founder and Executive Director, Totem Star

Matt Peel

Digital Equity Manager, Evergreen Goodwill of Northwest Washington

Marisol Tapia Hopper

Project Manager, Workforce Development Council of Seattle-King County

David Keyes

Digital Equity Advisor, City of Seattle

Candelaria Mendoza

Executive Director, Yakima Valley Libraries

Nancy Chang

Director of Digital Navigation Services, Goodwill of the Olympics and Rainier Region

Carla Carrell

Senior Director Digital Equity & External Affairs and Government Affairs, Comcast

Meira Jough

Meira Jough gives a personal definition of Digital Equity and explains initiatives by the City of Seattle.

Mia Gregerson

State Representative, Appropriations at State of Washington

Bre Urness-Straight

Director of Educational Technology, Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI)

Yani Cisneros

Bilingual Small Business Support Specialist, Yakima County Development Association

Darryl Hunt

IT Business Manager, King County

Aishah Bomani

Digital Equity Program Manager, Seattle Public Schools

Jaime Pena

Digital Equity Coordinator at Jefferson County Library describes services at the library

Debra Hansen

County Director, WSU Stevens County Extension

Charlotte Antoine

Community Technology Advisory Board, Digital Equity Committee, Mayor’s Council on African American Elders (MCAAE)

Sabrina Roach

Sabrina Roach of Make Digital Equity shares her vision of Digital Equity in Washington State.

Dustin Loup

Project Director, Broadband and Digital Equity, Washington State University Extension