The Progressive Policy Institute (PPI) has long been a leader in the fight for equitable access to high-speed internet service, and thanks to President Biden’s Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), the United States is making historic investments to close the digital divide. For the first time, families across the country will have expanded availability and affordability that will transform the way communities access education, jobs, and health care needs.
Building upon this work, PPI’s Mosaic Project hosted its sixth cohort of experts as part of its Women Changing Policy workshop series to elevate women to the forefront of policy making. Nearly 20 women who are experts in broadband, telecommunications, and digital equity gathered in Washington, D.C., to meet with lawmakers and the media to learn how to engage in meaningful policy conversations.
The latest cohort heard from top journalists and reporters from The Hill, Meet the Press, and NBC News, and also met with key committee staff in the House and Senate to talk about internet access and affordability. They also met with the FCC to discuss telecommunication policies happening at the federal level.
The Women Changing Policy workshop is a two and a half day interactive training opportunity for women experts to hone the skills needed to communicate their work and ideas to policymakers and the media. The workshop is a chance for experts to expand their networks, while getting hands-on experience learning the ins and outs of Washington politics.
The sixth Women Changing Policy Cohort included:
The Mosaic Project is a diverse network of women with expertise in the fields of economics, technology, and more. Mosaic programming aims to bring new voices to the policy arena by connecting cohort members with opportunities to engage with top industry leaders, lawmakers, and the media.
The Progressive Policy Institute (PPI) is a catalyst for policy innovation and political reform based in Washington, D.C. Its mission is to create radically pragmatic ideas for moving America beyond ideological and partisan deadlock. Learn more about PPI by visiting progressivepolicy.org.
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Media Contact: Amelia Fox – afox@ppionline.org