Community-Centered Approaches to Expanding Birmingham’s Broadband Infrastructure
Aneta Lee
City of Birmingham - Office of the Mayor
ANETA LEE is a champion for digital inclusion and equity in every setting she finds herself in. As a Program Manager at EveryoneOn, Aneta led the design, implementation and management of a joint inaugural initiative with Microsoft to address the digital divide in eight underserved urban communities of color across the country. Aneta earned her Bachelor’s of Science degree from Clayton State University (Morrow, Georgia) in Psychology and Human Services.
Project
The Covid-19 pandemic highlighted how digital deserts throughout Birmingham prevented many residents from reaching telehealth options, students from completing the school year, others from joining the workforce after layoffs, and some from accessing critical city and social services. To combat this digital divide, FUSE will partner with Birmingham to launch a comprehensive strategy for city-wide broadband expansion and digital inclusion.