Connect Humanity
Kat Duffy is a seasoned expert in digital and cyberspace policy, currently serving as a Senior Fellow for Digital and Cyberspace Policy at the Council on Foreign Relations. As the Founder and CEO of RightsDuff Strategies LLC, Duffy provides strategic advisory services to non-profits and companies, focusing on technology strategies and rights-respecting policies. With extensive experience in various leadership roles, including Director of the Task Force for a Trustworthy Future Web at the Digital Forensic Research Lab and Senior Visiting Fellow at the Atlantic Council, Duffy has a robust background in digital rights, technology accountability, and multistakeholder engagement. Duffy's board memberships, such as with the Global Network Initiative and involvement with organizations like Internews Network, further illustrate a commitment to advancing technology and human rights. Educational qualifications include a Juris Doctor in Refugee Studies and Human Rights from the University of Michigan, a Bachelor's Degree from Yale University, and ongoing executive education at Harvard Business School.
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Connect Humanity
Connect Humanity is a nonprofit impact fund with a mission to advance digital equity. We provide tailored investments, strategic advice, and technical guidance to help underserved communities build the internet infrastructure needed to thrive. Since forming in 2021, we have partnered with 90 communities across 20 US states to develop digital access plans and catalyze +$45 million in community broadband investments. These efforts put 160,000 people on the path to fast, affordable internet connectivity. 100% of Connect Humanity's investments have focused on low-income, rural, and/or BIPOC communities, with 75% going to minority- or women-led ISPs. IA 50 Emerging Impact Manager, 2024