MEET YOUR ADVOCATES

In this profile series, we showcase people immersed in Digital Equity in Washington State thereby getting a better sense of what motivates them to take on this work and a glimpse into their personal perspectives on Digital Equity. Though our aim was to showcase a breadth of roles, people, and organizations engaged in this work, this series is far complete. Please consider this offering a mere sampling of the many advocates who are aiming to make communication systems and services equitable for all in our region.

Betty Yinges 11/27/23 Betty Yinges 11/27/23

Kara Adams

Co-lead of UW Bothell’s Digital Scholars Program for first generation students reflects on the program.

Betty Yinges 11/27/23 Betty Yinges 11/27/23

Itzetl Vixtha Teoba

Former UW Bothell digital scholar and current student assistant for the Digital Scholars Program at UWB for First-generation and pre-major students.

Dharma Dailey 2/21/23 Dharma Dailey 2/21/23

Merrill Jeffery

Manager of Digital Navigation Services for Goodwill reflects on the early successes for a statewide Digital Equity initiative.

Dharma Dailey 12/23/22 Dharma Dailey 12/23/22

Rayanna Tensley

Rayanna Tensley shares her vision of Digital Equity in Washington State.

Dharma Dailey 12/21/22 Dharma Dailey 12/21/22

Will Booth

Program Manager, T3 Tribal Technology Initiative talks about Digital Equity in Washington State’s tribal communities.

Dharma Dailey 12/16/22 Dharma Dailey 12/16/22

Reese Tanimura

Seattle arts leader puts a cultural lens on Digital Equity

Cindy Fu 12/15/22 Cindy Fu 12/15/22

Daniel Pak

Co-founder and Executive Director, Totem Star