Degree (Hons) in Economics, University of Maryland; JD, Harvard. Technology policy expert with more than two decades of experience in the public and private sectors. Former: Litigation Partner, Kirkland & Ellis; Associate General Counsel and Chief, Competition Division, Federal Communications Commission. 1993-97, Vice-President, Public Policy, Ameritech Corp. 1998-2000, Chief, Common Carrier Bureau, Federal Communications Commission. 2000-04, senior roles, Allegiance Telecom and CoreExpress, and Member of the Board of Directors, Network Plus. 2004-07, Chief Regulatory and Chief Compliance Officer, Broadwing Communications. Since 2009, Assistant Secretary for Communications and Information, Department of Commerce; serves as Administrator, National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA); focus includes leading initiatives to expand broadband Internet access and adoption and to ensure that the Internet remains an engine for continued innovation and economic growth.