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To whom it may concern,

For the last dozen years, I have dedicated my career to promoting the positive role that digital media can play in empowering civil society. I’ve immersed myself in understanding the impact of the Internet on community life, education, civic participation and culture, working closely with policymakers and practitioners around the world to promote equitable access to technology.

Among my achievements:

- Published one of the first websites exploring the impact of telecom policy reform on education (1994) - Developed some of public broadcasting’s first grant programs dedicated to the Internet and community development (1995–1999) - Organized and managed the Internet’s largest online alliance for bridging the digital divide (1999-present) - Chaired an international taskforce on community technology centers for the UN’s World Summit on the Information Society (2003–2005) - Launched one of the Internet’s first podcasts and video blogs (2004) - Galvanized an international team of bloggers to assist in online relief efforts during the Boxing Day Tsunami and Hurricane Katrina (2004–2005) - Honored by Technology Review Magazine as one of the nation’s 35 leading high-tech innovators under age 35 (2005)

I a passionate believer in the power of digital media to transform communities and empower the individual. I know I would be a strong candidate. Please do not hesitate to contact me; I look forward to hearing from you.

Thank you,

Andy Carvin