NHMC to Co-host a Briefing on Capitol Hill with the Lifeline Connects Coalition

click here for a one-pager on how to connect constituents with Lifeline. Details:

Thursday, December 1, 2016 12:30 - 3:30 pm

Florida House Number One, Second Street, NE Washington, DC 20002

Keynote: 1:00 - 1:30 pm Panel: 1:30 - 2:30 pm Open House: 12:30 - 3:30 pm

This event will feature:
  • Keynote address from Representative Anna G. Eshoo (D - 18th CA), Ranking Member, Committee on Energy and Commerce, Communications and Technology Subcommittee and Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel, Federal Communications Commission
  • A panel discussion which will provide practical advice on how to connect constituents with the Lifeline program and its resources.
    • Michelle Garber, Vice President of Lifeline, USAC
    • Olivia Wein, Staff Attorney, National Consumer Law Center
    • Jeni Kues, Vice President of Corporate Affairs, i-wireless LLC
    • Claude Aiken, Legal Advisor to FCC Commissioner Mignon Clyburn
    • Moderator: Jessica González, Vice President and General Counsel, NHMC
  • An open house including a visual narrative showcase depicting how service providers and other stakeholders help consumers connect to Lifeline and help Lifeline connect to opportunity, jobs, education, healthcare, healthy food choices, public services, and more.

Lunch will be provided

If you have any questions, please contact Andy Lomeli (alomeli@www.nhmc.org) or Jennifer McCadney (jmccadney@kelleydrye.com)

Attendance is free, but space is limited. Please RSVP here by November 28th.

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We advance Latino visibility and influence from the halls of Washington, D.C., to the studios of Hollywood. Through our media advocacy and workforce development initiatives, NHMC creates spaces where diverse creators can connect, collaborate, and thrive. Our Series Scriptwriters Program, Latinx Stream Showcase, Creators Networking Program, Careers in Entertainment Youth Program, and Media Advocacy Fellowships serve as both incubators and pipelines, preparing the next generation of storytellers, advocates, and industry leaders. Through mentorship, education, networking opportunities, and direct access to entertainment executives, these programs help transform emerging talent into lasting industry voices while expanding authentic representation across media.

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