Global Nonprofit Prepares to Lead New Innovations in Multi-Media, Technology Applications and the Future of Broadband Adoption
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Reflecting on its 11-year history of success and industry leadership, Rey Ramsey, chairman of the One Economy Board of Directors, today announced the organization will take strategic steps to position it for the future. This includes a renewed emphasis on three strategic areas: its international work through One Global Economy, the groundbreaking Connect to Compete initiative and cutting-edge multi-media and technology applications.
To lead this work, the Board has named David Saunier to serve as President of One Economy. Saunier has been with One Economy since its founding, most recently as Senior Vice President of Media.
“As a co-founder of One Economy, no one is in a better position than David to lead One Economy into a future that builds upon our past success and stays true to our original mission,” said Ramsey. “Over the past decade, more of our issues have gained more national prominence, but the challenges to broadband adoption have evolved. We believe it is time for One Economy to pivot on its past success and once again step up and develop innovative solutions that continue to use technology to inform and educate people around the world, especially in low-income and disadvantaged communities.”
One Economy will continue to emphasize innovation with a core focus on multi-media and technology applications designed to reach low-income people with vital content in three key areas: education, health and employment.
In addition, One Global Economy will function as an affiliated nonprofit. One Global Economy will continue to be led by Moustafa Mourad and will allow One Economy to continue to reach new countries and to expand on the work it has already established in Africa, Europe, Latin America and the Middle East.
One Economy’s newest initiative, Connect to Compete (C2C), will continue to remain a key focus area for the nonprofit, working in close collaboration with the FCC and public and private-sector partners. Kelley Dunne, who has served as President and CEO of One Economy this past year, will now work exclusively to develop plans for C2C, maximizing his background in broadband infrastructure.
As part of C2C’s efforts, One Economy’s Access Services division will become a distinct entity, aligned with and supported by One Economy, and focused on providing affordable internet solutions to low income housing and communities.
This action-oriented model has a proven record of success, most clearly demonstrated in One Economy’s flagship Digital Connectors program. In partnership with Comcast, One Economy developed a 21st century technology training program for young people from low-income backgrounds, who then share what they learn within their own communities. By year’s end more than 6,000 youth will have given more than 200,000 hours of community service and will have trained 160,000 people. The highly successful Digital Connectors program will remain in operation under this new model.
“From our roots in a basement in Washington, D.C., to all that we have accomplished today, I am humbled the Board has entrusted me with the leadership of One Economy,” said Saunier. “I am honored to continue to serve this incredible organization I have been a part of for the past eleven years.”
About One Economy
One Economy is a global nonprofit organization that uses innovative approaches to deliver the power of technology and information to low-income people. More than 20 million people have used One Economy’s online tools and resources, including The Beehive (www.thebeehive.org) and the Public Internet Channel (www.pic.tv), to build better lives. One Economy has launched on-the-ground programs in 42 U.S. states, Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America and the Middle East. The Digital Connectors program is one of One Economy’s education initiatives that deliver 21st century technology training to young people from low-income backgrounds, who then share what they learn within their own communities. By year’s end more than 6,000 youth will have given more than 200,000 hours of community service and will have trained 160,000 people. Learn more at www.one-economy.com.
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