Angela Thi-Bennett

Digital Equity Program Director

U.S. Department of Commerce, NTIA

Angela Thi Bennett directs the allocation of the $2.75 billion Digital Equity Program and help develop guidelines for states to strategically utilize these funds to have a transformative impact in their communities.  Angela said of her new role, “As my ability to serve scales to the national level, I remain steadfastly committed to amplifying marginalized voices, empowering local communities to drive solutions, and creating shared standards of metrics to inform interventions and create accountability.” 

Throughout her career, Angela has focused on community work and improving the quality of life in her Cleveland and greater Ohio communities.  Her vast community and public sector experience include leading East Cleveland’s department of community and economic development, serving as Superintendent of a community school in Cleveland, and the Ohio State Board of Education.  In her previous work at a community-based internet service provider, she was instrumental in growing the customer base and helping over 1,500 individuals benefit from affordable digital access during the height of the pandemic. Angela is an advocate and ambassador for equity and inclusion, using her network and voice to elicit social change.   

Angela graduated from Case Western Reserve University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1992 and Juris Doctor and Master of Business Administration degrees in 1996. She is also a certified LEED Green Associate.