San Jose August 24 2006 — ICWFD. has appointed Bradford R. Kane as its Chief Executive Officer. Brad, who is also an attorney has over 20 years of experience and relevant background in technology and advocacy initiatives on bridging the Digital Divide, broadening the reach of broadband and wireless connectivity to underserved communities, advancing e-health, and deploying economic development tools. Brad began his career working in Congress, where he served as Legislative Counsel to Congresswoman Cardiss Collins (D-IL), and as Counsel to the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Commerce, Consumer Protection and Competitiveness, focusing on the expansion of equal economic opportunity for minority-owned and women-owned businesses, among other issues. He also served on the President's Health Care Task Force, and as Executive Director of both the Coalition on Media Concerns and the Work Opportunity Response Commission. Brad has previously served as Deputy Secretary for Information Technology and Deputy Controller in the State of California government.
"ICWFD has the right technology and vision to provide access to millions of underprivileged people with the latest in 21st century employability skills that are a key to this day and age” said Brad. " This is a fantastic opportunity to not only bridge the digital divide but get MNC’s and other stakeholders involved in bettering the lives of the communities they serve”
Dr. Asad U. Shah, the Chairman is enthusiastic about the appointment. "Brad is a proven leader and brings to ICWFD his own brand of energetic leadership, vision and spirit to take the Commission to the next level."
On behalf of the Board of Directors
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