Abby Crawford | CEO
Foundation Creative

Day One Wednesday @ 11:30

One Size Doesn't Fit All: Broadband Solutions for Every Community

• Understanding your community's needs, community engagement and data collection
• It isn't just lack of access, also about affordability, digital literacy, and the availability of devices
• Technology solutions by community type: Urban, Rural and Suburban, Tribal and Remote

Moderator: Abby Crawford, CEO, Foundation Creative

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Abby Crawford / One Size Doesn't Fit All: Broadband Solutions for Every Community

Abby Crawford, CEO,
Foundation Creative

Abby Crawford is the CEO of Foundation Creative, a marketing firm dedicated to helping telecom and infrastructure companies turn visibility into growth. She specializes in positioning complex services clearly and building strategic marketing systems that shorten sales cycles and connect companies...

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Jeff Rose, Director of Specialties, Older Adults Technology Services (OATS) from AARP

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Jeff Rose / One Size Doesn't Fit All: Broadband Solutions for Every Community

Jeff Rose, Director of Special Initiatives,
Older Adults Technology Services (OATS) from AARP

Jeff has been at the forefront of the intersection between aging and technology for more than 19 years. He’s had the opportunity to hold several diverse roles, working in retirement communities, community-based organizations, and even a startup, all dedicated to the well-being of older adults. Jeff ...

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Ryan Salmon, Broadband Planning Analyst, Harris County Universal Services

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Ryan Salmon / One Size Doesn't Fit All: Broadband Solutions for Every Community

Ryan Salmon, Broadband Planning Analyst,
Harris County Universal Services

Ryan Salmon is a dedicated public servant and advocate for digital opportunity with a strong focus on the role broadband access plays in fostering community development. Since joining Harris County Universal Services in April 2024, Ryan has contributed to developing and implementing the County’s...

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Bob Stewart, Sr. Manager, National Exchange Carrier Association

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Bob Stewart / One Size Doesn't Fit All: Broadband Solutions for Every Community

Bob Stewart, Senior Manager - Tariffs and Training,
National Exchange Carrier Association

Bob is the Senior Manager – Tariffs and Training for NECA, where he is a regular speaker at state and national association meetings and is supervisor of NECA training nationally. Prior to being a part of Tariffs and Training team, Bob was Manager – Member Services and USF coordinator for the...

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Kandra Young, CEO & General Manager, Coleman County Telephone Cooperative