May 2019 Covers

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IMPACTINGCOMMUNITIES THROUGH REGULATIONANDLEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS

Q&A with Saira Pasha, Area Manager - Regulatory Affairs, Class of 2013

Interview by Andrew Petillo, Class of 2018

Ever wonder what goes into partnering with state and federal governments? There's a lot more to it than meets the eye. And all of it impacts millions of lives on a daily basis. We had the opportunity to sit down with Saira Pasha, Area Manager - Regulatory Affairs and LDP Class of 2013, to get a better understanding of how her work on a day-to-day basis works to bridge the digital divide and promote universal access to communication resources in Northern California.

Can you elaborate on your position and some of the key day-to-day challenges that are part of your daily responsibilities? I oversee AT&T’s participation and compliance in California’s second largest public policy program in Communications - The California Teleconnect Fund (CTF). The program focuses on promoting universal access and bridging the digital divide by providing advanced communication technology to schools, libraries, hospitals, community colleges and about 7,000 non-profits across the state by offering a 25% off voice services and a 50%