Laura Spining

Director
Broadband Infrastructure, NTIA

Laura Spining is Director of Broadband Infrastructure for the National Telecommunication and Information Administration's (NTIA) BroadbandUSA program. She leads the development of new tools and programs to advance broadband deployment and digital skills in communities across America. She joined NTIA in 2009 and served as the Director for the Broadband Opportunities Program's (BTOP) broadband infrastructure projects. Prior to joining NTIA, she promoted the advancement of broadband deployment as the Executive Director for the non-profit Internet Innovation Alliance. Additional industry experience includes 10 years in network deployment, business development and public policy for Level 3 Communications and US Telecom during passage of the Telecommunications Act of 1996. A native Tennessean and a graduate of the University of Tennessee.