In this A100 episode, Ellen Savage of the Telecommunications Industry Association discusses TIA’s Broadband Nation program. This ambitious initiative seeks to bridge the digital divide, ensuring widespread internet access, critical to connecting underserved communities. Innovative collaborations and targeted public awareness campaigns are at the center of the program.
Savage emphasizes collaboration, innovative workforce development and strategic partnerships as key drivers for success, offering a practical framework any association can adapt to tackle its industry-specific challenges. From fostering state-level collaborations to leveraging social media, these strategies are a testament to the potential of associations to influence change and meet future demands.
– Colleen Lerro Gallagher, President & CEO, OnWrd & UpWrd