Plan Dulce Hosts Vidal F. Márquez (he/him) and Haydee Urita-Lopez (she/her/hers) interview Norma E. Fernandez (she/her), CEO of Everyone On, a national nonprofit advancing digital opportunity by expanding access to affordable internet, reliable devices, and practical digital skills. Join us for this two-part conversation in English and Spanish as we learn about what it means to create digital inclusion opportunities and programs and how we can support communities with limited access to new technologies and education.

Bio and Links:

Norma E. Fernandez is the CEO of Everyone On, a national nonprofit advancing digital opportunity by expanding access to affordable internet, reliable devices, and practical digital skills. She joined Everyone On in 2013 to build its Los Angeles presence and became CEO in late 2019, leading the organization through significant growth—diversifying the board, doubling staff, and raising more than $10 million. Under her leadership, Everyone On launched its Digital Skills Academy, trained more than 6,000 people, supported the distribution of thousands of computers to income-insecure households nationwide, and expanded advocacy efforts. Norma has been featured in outlets including the LA Times, NPR affiliates, TIME Magazine, and Univision, and serves on the FCC’s Communications Equity and Diversity Council. She holds a. B.A. in Sociology and an M.A. in Urban Planning from UCLA.

Links and Resources

https://www.linkedin.com/in/normaefernandez/

https://www.everyoneon.org/

From Fear to Confidence: The Digital Skills Journey of Underserved Women, https://www.everyoneon.org/digitalskillsjourney

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