Drafted and filed formal comments to the Federal Communications Commission and National Telecommunications and Information Administration, advocating for policy reforms that would help expand access and affordability of vital telecommunications services amongst low-income communities across the U.S.Planned and executed lobbying efforts to members of Congress and educational campaigns targeting national advocacy organizations and telecommunication companiesPublicly presented original Digital Divide research at conferences, seminars, and webinars across the U.S.Organized educational summits on Capitol Hill aimed at informing Congressional staff on important digital access policy issues

Managed state-wide implementation of federal Lifeline program, providing subsidies to over 1.7 million low-income individuals to afford phone and internet servicesReviewed and approved cellular carriers' program applications and public advertisements according to state and federal lawsServed as primary state contact for participating cellular carriers, third-party administrators, and non-profit advocacy groups

Prepared reports on Congressional hearings, covering topics such as FCC oversight, antitrust, patent reform, and telecommunications oversight.

Planned and executed outreach strategy for diverse constituencies, including creative professionals, technological innovators, Internet users, Gamers, civil rights and civil liberties groups, and communities of colorPrepared and executed strategy for government outreach to staff of Congress, White House, and federal agencies

Competitive nine-month fellowship program placing Latino college graduates in work placements in Federal agencies, national non-profits, and on Capitol Hill. Supplemental curriculum includes leadership training, networking skills, policy and cultural immersion, and team buildingPersonal placements included the Service Employees International Union and the United States Senate