Mom. CEO @ Hack.Diversity, HKS/MC-MPA (2023), Past Mayor & KS-02 Candidate. Philanthropy, social justice, equity & strategy junkie
US, KS
Joined January 2009
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Michelle De La Isla retweeted
Leadership changes shook up the ranks of organizations that support the local innovation ecosystem in 2023. Meet these new Boston tech leaders you need to know heading into 2024. bizjournals.com/boston/inno/…
Big life update! Beyond excited to join @Hack_Diversity as their CEO. My heart overflows! ♥️ Proud of our team, Fellows, Board and Host Companies!
Meet #HackDiversity’s new CEO, Michelle De La Isla! 🎉 We're thrilled to have Michelle lead our organization as we enter our 8th year and seek to scale our impact!
Check out the article written by @leung in the @BostonGlobe's Bold Types for more details.
bostonglobe.com/2023/09/04/b…
Michelle De La Isla retweeted
Congrats to @Dasharyl on this new role! @Hack_Diversity's work to build a pipeline of Black and Latinx tech talent is essential to building a more inclusive economy. We're proud to have your expertise across tech, public service, & nonprofit leadership on @JournalismProj board.
Meet #HackDiversity’s new CEO, Michelle De La Isla! 🎉 We're thrilled to have Michelle lead our organization as we enter our 8th year and seek to scale our impact!
Check out the article written by @leung in the @BostonGlobe's Bold Types for more details.
bostonglobe.com/2023/09/04/b…
Michelle De La Isla retweeted
Top tips to build a successful #AffordableConnectivityProgram awareness campaign:
#6 Leverage In-Person Community Events to Raise Awareness. Events also build trust in the ACP & inform applicants. Incorporate ACP awareness into popular community events to ensure reach.
Michelle De La Isla retweeted
Highly mobile and unhoused individuals can receive the #AffordableConnectivityProgram benefit, too. Individuals can use the address for the shelter at which they reside when submitting the application.
Michelle De La Isla retweeted
With Iowa Governor @KimReynoldsIA we're committed to "delivering the reliable and affordable broadband every community needs to compete in the modern economy."
Michelle De La Isla retweeted
High-speed home internet connects Americans to opportunities to learn, develop, and grow toward a bright future.
Households can see if they qualify for $30/month off the cost of home internet through the #AffordableConnectivityProgram at GetACP.org
Hi friends! May I humbly ask a favor of you?
Every March, for my birthday, I do a campaign asking people to do random acts of kindness.
If you feel compelled, PM me and let me know the good trouble you got into.
I look forward to creating a #WaveOfKindness this month ♥️
Michelle De La Isla retweeted
Our Free Apartment Wi-Fi Program aims to make it easy for states to apply for and allocate federal funding to connect families in MDUs and Housing Authorities to property-wide Wi-Fi networks. Learn how: bit.ly/free-apt-wifi
Michelle De La Isla retweeted
EducationSuperHighway team members Scott Quinn and Hunter Bell Pieklik, joined digital equity champions, including Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff, at the @NewDEALLeaders Conference to discuss how state and local leaders can use federal funding to close the digital divide.
Michelle De La Isla retweeted
GetACP.org shows how tech & user-centered design can improve the #AffordableConnectivityProgram application process.
On GetACP.org, users can learn
- if they qualify
- what documents they’ll need to apply
- how to connect to "free w/ ACP" internet plans
Michelle De La Isla retweeted
Applying for the ACP benefit can be overwhelming. Use our enrollment assistance handbill to write down the information an individual may need to complete the process of getting connected. This resource and more can be found at our ACP Resource Hub bit.ly/ACP-Hub
Michelle De La Isla retweeted
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@Semafor is expanding & WE NEED YOU to be our next EVENT PRODUCER
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Yes @randallwoodfin!
We are excited to partner with the @cityofbhamal on the Connect99 initiative to ensure all eligible households in the 99 neighborhoods are aware of the Affordable Connectivity Program and have the support they need to enroll. #Connect99 #getACP #digitaldivide
Michelle De La Isla retweeted
We are excited to partner with the @cityofbhamal on the Connect99 initiative to ensure all eligible households in the 99 neighborhoods are aware of the Affordable Connectivity Program and have the support they need to enroll. #Connect99 #getACP #digitaldivide
Michelle De La Isla retweeted
45% of applicants are rejected, and many more fail to complete #AffordableConnectivityProgram enrollment, often because of documentation issues.
To overcome this barrier, GetACP.org helps applicants determine (among other things) what docs they'll need for approval.
Michelle De La Isla retweeted
Thank you to @nikkiusher, @RalstonReports and @Dasharyl for a great conclusion to @journalismproj’s event series on the impact of local news – we heard important lessons on how local news can disrupt partisan echo chambers and hold government accountable. medium.com/american-journali…
Michelle De La Isla retweeted
Last month, we released new data, tools & resources to help local leaders promote the #AffordableConnectivityProgram.
Next week, we're hosting a virtual session to review these + practical steps to reach the unconnected in your area. Join us! 👉 bit.ly/Local-Leaders
#GetACP
Michelle De La Isla retweeted
Did you know that households may need to submit documentation proving eligibility when applying for the ACP? Help households get started by directing them to GetACP.org to determine if they qualify and receive a checklist of the documentation they will need to apply.
Michelle De La Isla retweeted
Thank you so much @DCRACDelCRA for this phenomenal honor!!! We are so proud to have started our work in Delaware, with the deeply-invested and caring community in Wilmington. We could not be prouder to have grown 10-fold from what we started in DE!
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