Digi.City Connects: Digital Access in Philadelphia
Tuesday, September 29, 2020 | 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM EDT
As we find ourselves in this unusual time, it is clear that where we go from here will require new approaches and perspectives. We turn to leaders in the historic city of Philadelphia, to discover how the region is turning to innovation/connected technology for new solutions.
This event is part of a series, "Digi.City Connects," which hosts thoughtful discussions about the policy implications of smart city technologies. Supported by Verizon.
Learn more about our Panelists
Emily Yates Giuliani, Smart Cities Director, Office of Innovation and Technology, City of Philadelphia
Ms. Yates is a highly skilled urban policy professional with over ten years of project management, economic development, sustainable planning, and design experience. She has advanced knowledge in the transatlantic urban agenda with a focus on resiliency and revitalization policy, facilitating cross-sector collaboration and partnerships, and implementing civic engagement strategies which have brought vibrancy to local communities.
Andrea Custis, President & CEO, The Urban League of Philadelphia
Andrea Custis was named President & Chief Executive Officer of the Urban League of Philadelphia (ULP) in July 2017. A seasoned corporate executive, Ms. Custis has 30 years of sales, marketing, human capital and operations experience with Fortune 50 companies. In 2011, she retired from Verizon Communications. She was President & COO of Verizon Avenue providing bundled communication services to multi-dwelling communities nationwide. Ms. Custis was Group President of Sales and Marketing for Advanced Services. A change-agent in her own right, Ms. Custis led massive culture change efforts across Verizon in various departments.