Well-versed in federal and state broadband initiatives, Lisa is a seasoned broadband consultant. Prior to joining Tilson, Lisa served as the Executive Director of Distance Minnesota, implementing online learning initiatives for 32 colleges in the Minnesota state system. Prior to that, she was Director of the National Digital Equity Center, providing communities at all levels the expertise to mobilize broadband technologies through digital inclusion, literacy efforts, infrastructure leveraging and stokehold engagement. Lisa also spent many years managing the state Connect Maine Authority (ConnectME), expanding broadband infrastructure through dedicated and federal funding initiatives and mandates. In this role, she created one of the nation’s first broadband planning grant programs to help communities realize the full benefit of broadband adoption. While at ConnectME, Lisa also acted at Maine’s State Point of Contact for the FirstNet federal initiative, which brings dedicated broadband resources to America’s first responder community. Lisa holds a Master’s of Public Administration from the University of Maine, and a B.S. from North Dakota State University.
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