Now more than ever, humans need connection to thrive. Satellite has the potential to massively shrink the digital divide in a generation. Will we succeed? AND, will we be able to make a difference in the lives of women?

At February’s SSPI-WISE meeting, the first open meeting of the year, SSPI-WISE was pleased to provide a panel session featuring women of the industry discussing how the digital divide specifically impacts women around the world. This month’s meeting was part of the Bridging the Broadband Gap focus on space & satellite’s potential to shrink the digital divide. The panel was hosted by the Elevating Women Working Group.

Women and the Digital Divide

Speakers for this live conversation, originally conducted on February 23, included:

• Maria Hedden, COO, Comtech
• Sharyn Nerenberg, VP Corporate Communications & Marketing, Echostar
• Dr. Heidi Thiemann, Co-Founder & Director, Space Skills Alliance
• Moderator: Tamara Bond-Williams, SSPI Director of Engagement