In this episode of “The UMB Pulse,” Kenya Asli, JD ’08, director of the Baltimore City Mayor’s Office of Broadband and Digital Equity, shares how she blended her Maryland Carey Law degree with her social work degree to help close the digital divide in Baltimore.
Asli discusses the city’s broadband strategy, initiatives to provide public Wi-Fi and digital resources, partnerships with local internet service providers, and the role of makerspaces in fostering creativity and innovation.
00:00 Welcome and Introduction to Kenya Asli
01:47 Kenya's Educational Journey and Career Path
07:27 Advice for New Graduates
11:43 Role and Goals of the Office of Broadband and Digital Equity
15:46 Challenges and Solutions in Baltimore's Internet Access
20:37 Public WiFi and Consumer Protection
22:22 Addressing the Equity Issue in Baltimore's Internet Service
23:43 Expanding Fiber Infrastructure for New ISPs
24:34 The Importance of Internet Access in Modern Life
25:38 UMB's Partnership with Waves for Free Internet
26:18 Challenges and Innovations in Providing Reliable Internet
29:12 Public Wifi and Device Accessibility in Baltimore
32:42 Empowering Seniors with Technology
36:22 Bringing Technology to the Community with Mobile Units
39:16 The Rise of Makerspaces in Baltimore
42:49 Personal Preferences and Final Thoughts
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