Nathan Smith

Dr. Nathan Smith is a Ph.D. economist with a Master in Public Administration, who wrote his dissertation on the economics of technology. He is an extensively published writer on public policy, technology, and economics. After leading the state broadband office in Arkansas during the 2020 pandemic, where he channeled CARES Act funds to broadband projects, he moved to Connected Nation to help other states wrestle with the rewarding but tricky business of efficiently subsidizing cutting-edge, sustainable broadband expansion. He also helps write proposals and develop digital equity plans.