Telecom Innovator and Entrepreneur Named CEO of One Economy

Kelley Dunne Continues Business/Nonprofit Approach to Connecting Underserved Communities to Technology

WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- One Economy, a global nonprofit that uses innovative approaches to deliver the power of technology and information to low-income people, announced today that Kelley Dunne will serve as the new CEO. Dunne will assume the role by the end of 2010.

Dunne joins One Economy with more than 20 years of experience in the telecommunications industry, including the successful creation of DigitalBridge Communications Corp. and leadership positions at One Point Communications, Verizon and AT&T/Bell Labs. He also served in the U.S. Army Signal Corps as both an enlisted service member and an officer.

Dunne is recognized as an industry pioneer in deploying some of the first 4G broadband wireless capabilities across the country. As the CEO and co-founder of DigitalBridge, he led the organization to become one of the leading wireless WiMAX operators in the United States. He also initiated and launched Verizon’s Rural Broadband Initiative, leading some of the most innovative broadband wireless deployments in rural markets, Native American reservations, low-income housing areas and U.S. military bases.

“Kelley’s success in the corporate world has always been grounded in his deep sense of purpose and commitment to service. This makes him uniquely positioned to lead the One Economy team,” said Rey Ramsey, Chairman of the Board and Co-Founder, One Economy. “His combination of telecommunications expertise, business acumen, cutting-edge strategy and commitment to service will allow One Economy to expand its impact in underserved communities around the world.”

Dunne joins One Economy as the organization is expanding its work and programs to an unprecedented scale. One Economy, along with this country’s leading civil rights organizations, is currently implementing $51.5 million in broadband initiatives through the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Broadband Technology Opportunities Program and private sector matching support.

“In just 10 years, One Economy has brought to light that we live in a global, digital economy—and that to become a strong economy, a strong nation and a strong world, we need to ensure that every person regardless of income has access to broadband opportunities,” said Kelley Dunne. “The time is right for One Economy to fully realize its mission and I am greatly honored to work with the One Economy team to forge new partnerships across all sectors and to bring a new era of global access to information.”

Additionally, One Economy will be expanding its global focus launching programs in every continent over the next five years. Moustafa Mourad, Interim President and CEO of One Economy, will serve as the President of One Global Economy, the international division of the organization. Throughout his five-year tenure, Mourad has already helped provide broadband internet access and relevant content in 16 countries in Africa, Latin America, the Middle East and Europe.

This major announcement of One Economy’s new leadership comes just weeks before One Economy celebrates its 10th anniversary October 7, which will be marked by an event at The Newseum. For more information about the event, please visit www.one-economy.com/oe10.

About One Economy

One Economy is a global nonprofit organization that uses innovative approaches to deliver the power of technology and information to low-income people. More than 19 million people have used One Economy's online tools and resources, including the Public Internet Channel (www.pic.tv), to build better lives. One Economy has launched on-the-ground programs in 42 U.S. states, Africa, Europe, Latin America and the Middle East. The Digital Connectors program is One Economy's flagship initiative that delivers 21st century technology training to young people from low-income backgrounds, who then share what they learn within their own communities. To date, more than 3,000 Digital Connectors have delivered more than 56,000 hours of technology focused community service. Learn more at www.one-economy.com.

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One Economy
Carol Gregory, 202-393-4577
cgregory@one-economy.com

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