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BroadbandCensus.com is also host of the Broadband Breakfast Club, an on-the-record discussion forum that meets at the Old Ebbitt Grill on the second Tuesday of each month, from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Registration is available here. Webcasts of previous Broadband Breakfast Club events available for purchase here.
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Editor and Executive Director
The founder and leader of BroadbandCensus.com, Drew is one of the toughest and most comprehensive technology journalists in Washington, having covered the industry for more than 15 years. He worked for National Journal Group for eight years as Senior Writer for Technology Daily, Contributing Editor for Congress Daily, and Senior Editor of National Journal's Insider Update: The Telecom Act. He also ran the telecommunications and media ownership project of the Center for Public Integrity. He has written widely written on the politics of telecom, media and technology, and at DrewClark.com.
Email: drew@broadbandcensus.com
Strategic Consultant
Andrew is an expert in web usability, product design and user-generated content. He has worked for the Sunlight Foundation, the Center for Public Integrity, and the American Farmland Trust.
Email: macrae@broadbandcensus.com
Deputy Editor
Andrew combines an enthusiasm for new media tools with grounding in trade-press journalism. He was Assistant Editor at Communications Daily and Washington Internet Daily. Andrew helped to produce and appeared on FastCompany.tv's 2008 "Washington Week," and has also written for Linux Journal. He provides daily news content for BroadbandCensus.com and helps manage the team of Reporters.
Research and Analysis Manager
Ken is responsible for BroadbandCensus.com's plan of research and data analysis. He has an extensive background in defense policy and systems analysis. A student of informational science, Ken also serves on the Metrics Working Group of the U.S. Broadband Coalition.
Email: austin@broadbandcensus.com
Business Development Manager
Cody comes to BroadbandCensus.com from the Federal Communications Commission, where he was a legal aide to Commissioner Deborah Taylor Tate. He has an extensive knowledge of the regulatory landscape and familiarity with the business models of carriers and of data service providers.
Email: williams@broadbandcensus.com
Operations and Technology Manager
Stephen is a computer expert with a background in information technology, training and systems support. Most recently, he worked as an onboard information technology officer for Crystal Cruises. Steve also has a strong background in operations management and marketing. He is working with BroadbandCensus.com in the area of operations and technology management.
Email: bone@broadbandcensus.com
Program Manager
Jennifer manages program development for BroadbandCensus.com.
Email: jennifer@broadbandcensus.com
Reporter
An intern at the National Journalism Center, Jesse is a Reporter for BroadbandCensus.com. A native of Kenya, he is a Masters' student at Regent University. He has a strong background and interest in the transformative effect of technology on developing nations, and has worked as a reporter for The Nation of Nairobi, Kenya.
Email: masai@broadbandcensus.com
Statistician
Cynthia recently retired as the Director of Methodology for the British Office of National Statistics. Previously, she was the Associate Director for Methodology and Standards at the U.S. Census Bureau. She is steeped in survey design methodology.
Web Developer
P.J. is President of Dancing Mammoth web design. He and his team, including Matt Fetissoff, have been building the BroadbandCensus.com Web site.
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