Annie Stroud | Broadband Program Director
Generation WV

Annie Stroud leads the Generation WV Broadband program, leveraging her expertise in project management, economic development, and community building to expand broadband access in the state. Since 2020, the GWV Broadband program has helped secure over $46 million in funding for broadband infrastructure and digital equity projects in West Virginia with a total investment of over $68 million. Additionally, Annie led digital opportunity and adoption planning for 18 counties across the state in order to identify strategies and goals to address adoption barriers in preparation for upcoming deployment efforts.  Annie collaborates with regional partners, funders, and government agencies to facilitate connections and provide technical assistance for broadband access and adoption initiatives. Her efforts aim to create opportunities for young West Virginians to thrive. Annie serves on the WV Digital Equity Steering Committee and WV Broadband Workforce Council. Outside of work, she enjoys playing old-time fiddle music and spending time with her partner, two children, and three dogs at their home near Morgantown, WV.