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Aaron Jones

TCCC CEO

Broadband Connectivity for all

Tri-County Cradle to Career Collaborative (TCCC), a 501c3 organization headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, founded the Lowcountry Digital Equity Coalition (LDEC) in September 2022 to lead the region’s efforts to ensure broadband connectivity for all tri-county residents.

TCCC continues to partner with LDEC and serves as the Backbone agency providing administrative management, membership coordination and resource development to sustain and expand the work on behalf of the Coalition.

We are proud to lead and support the efforts of digital equity in our region

The LDEC membership have elected the inaugural Executive Committee to lead the regional alliance which represents a cross-sector of businesses, governments, and other community anchor institutions, dedicated to activities that ensure digital equity across Berkeley, Charleston, and Dorchester Counties.

The Executive Committee members are:

Mary Ann Gilmer – Vice President of Mission, Palmetto Goodwill
Natalie Hauff, Deputy Director, Innovation, Charleston County Public Library
Ashlee Parra, DIgital Literacy Program Manager, Palmetto Care Connections
Ryan Wilcox, Regional Economic Development Specialist, BCD Council of Governments

The LDEC is led by a five-member Executive Committee accountable to inclusivity and collaborative leadership in all decisions regarding promoting and increasing digital opportunities for the tri-county region.

Meet the Executive Team

Natalie Hauff

Chairwoman

Deputy Director, Innovation, Charleston County Public Library

Mary Ann Gilmer

Workstream Chair

Vice President of Mission Palmetto Goodwill

Ashlee Parra

Workstream Chair

DIgital Literacy Program Manager, Palmetto Care Connections

Ryan Wilcox

Workstream Chair

Regional Economic Development Specialist, BCD Council of Governments

"Only through digital equity can children and adults fully access education, find jobs, start businesses, and fully thrive within their communities. The work of the Lowcountry Digital Equity Coalition is highly aligned with my personal mission to help others achieve prosperity, and the work is also highly aligned with Palmetto Goodwill’s mission to change lives by providing equitable access to training, education, and employment. I’m honored to be part of this strong, dedicated, mission-driven Coalition!"

“I am proud to be a part of the LDEC Executive Committee. Palmetto Care Connections is committed to supporting digital equity and inclusion across the state. Since the Lowcountry is my home, I am excited to help the residents here with access to affordable devices, internet, digital literacy, and telehealth.”

“It’s the Coalition’s mission to narrow the digital divide in our communities. By working together, we are one step closer to identifying how we can ensure our region is not only connected to high-speed internet but understanding how to leverage technology so it can enhance their quality of life.”

“The One Region Roadmap identified digital equity as a critical action area that must be addressed to create a resilient and prosperous economy that works for all residents. As One Region’s lead agent for digital equity, the Lowcountry Digital Equity Coalition (LDEC) has taken action that has positively impacted residents of our region and helped inform South Carolina’s stated digital equity goals. This formalization of LDEC gives us the structure and support to reach those in need faster and in more meaningful ways.”

Governance

Aaron Jones

Broadband Connectivity for all

We are proud to lead and support the efforts of digital equity in our region

Meet the Executive Team

Natalie Hauff

Chairwoman

Mary Ann Gilmer

Workstream Chair

Ashlee Parra

Workstream Chair

Ryan Wilcox

Workstream Chair

Lowcountry Digital Equity Coalition

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