EVERYONE ON WELCOMES BIANCA SHAW TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Milwaukee-Based Human Rights and Policy Leader Brings Vision and Expertise to Local and National Digital Inclusion Efforts

[Los Angeles, CA] - July 24, 2024 - Everyone On, a national nonprofit that connects under-resourced communities to affordable internet and computers, trains individuals and organizations on digital skills and resources, and advances fair and just policies, welcomes Bianca Shaw to its Board of Directors. This appointment comes as Matt Joyce departs the board after four years of dedicated service.

As a Milwaukee native with a track record of advocating for and working within her community, Shaw's local expertise will be invaluable as Everyone On expands its presence in Milwaukee and Wisconsin. Her insights will help the organization reach more residents and connect them to the internet, providing crucial opportunities for education, employment and civic engagement.

As a member of the Board of Directors, Shaw will:

1. Provide strategic guidance to expand Everyone On's impact 

2. Collaborate on organizational governance and financial management

3. Initiate local partnerships and support fundraising efforts

4. Advocate for digital inclusion policies in Milwaukee and statewide in Wisconsin

"We are thrilled to welcome Bianca to our Board of Directors,” said Norma Fernandez, CEO of Everyone On. “Her extensive experience in public service, policy and advocacy, and community development will be invaluable as we continue to advance digital equity. Her deep understanding of Milwaukee's unique challenges and opportunities will be crucial as we strengthen our efforts in this rich community."

Shaw brings a wealth of experience to the role. She is currently the president of the WI Women's Network and a senior campaign manager for All Voting is Local. Shaw has over 16 years of leadership experience in nonprofit, state and local governance. Her background includes serving as a political appointee in the Department of Children and Families, and managing multi-million dollar initiatives in early childcare and community development.

"I'm thrilled to join Everyone On's Board," said Shaw. "In my work in Milwaukee I've seen how vital internet access is for opportunity and growth. I look forward to contributing to Everyone On's impact so that our community, especially those underserved, have the digital tools they need to succeed in today's world."

Everyone On would like to express its deepest gratitude to Matt Joyce for his four years of service on the Board of Directors, and as Treasurer in the last year. Matt's contributions have been instrumental in advancing the organization's mission and goals, mostly notably helping secure a three-year grant from GreenLight Fund that expanded Everyone On’s presence in the San Francisco Bay Area. His dedication to digital inclusion has helped Everyone On make significant strides in connecting underserved communities to essential digital resources and opportunities.

About Everyone On

Everyone On is a national nonprofit that connects under-resourced communities to affordable internet and computers, trains individuals and organizations on digital skills and resources, and advances fair and just policies. Since 2012, it has connected over 1 million people to the internet, provided 10,000+ computers, and trained 4,000+ individuals in digital skills over the past four years. Everyone On partners across sectors, with government, corporations and community-based nonprofits to deliver trainings across the country, with a focus on the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles and Milwaukee. Everyone On’s Offer Locator tool is a nationwide database of affordable internet and device offers, and digital skills trainings, searchable by zip code. For more information about Everyone On and its impact, visit EveryoneOn.org.

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