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As a member of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Jessica Rosenworcel is charged with regulating the nation’s radio, television, and phone industries. That means, she makes the rules that govern everything from your WIFI access to your wireless service. “Being able to see what's happening first in technology is extraordinary,” she says. “I feel like I've got a front row seat at the digital revolution, and every day I'm in awe at how new technologies are changing every aspect of social and commercial life.”
The role also puts the 47-year-old lawyer at the center of major policy debates surrounding net neutrality (an open internet for all) and telemedicine (two-way interaction between patients and doctors) all while also overseeing the rules that govern deciding who can own the local TV stations that deliver the nightly news to millions of homes. These are responsibilities she doesn’t take lightly...
But beyond that, she’s using her power and platform — whether through passing policy encouraging young girls to pursue STEM or launching her own new podcast — to increase representation and visibility of women throughout the communication and tech industries.
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Source: InStyle
