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County of Los Angeles, CA
Rebecca F. Kauma
Director of Digital Equity
County of Los Angeles, CA
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Professional Bio
Rebecca F. Kauma is a passionate equity-minded digital equity and inclusion leader. In June 2023, she was appointed as the first-ever Director of Digital Equity for the County of Los Angeles. In this inaugural role, she is ensuring that low-income communities and communities of color across the Greater Los Angeles Region have equitable access to and use of digital inclusion opportunities, resources, and power they need to thrive in democracy, society, and the economy. Rebecca strives to uplift and empower communities most in need through equitable, inclusive, and culturally relevant programs, practices, policies, and systems change efforts.
She is the recipient of the 2020 National Charles Benton Digital Equity Champion Award. This national award recognizes outstanding individuals across the country yearly who have made a significant impact in advancing digital equity and inclusion and addressing the digital divide. She also serves on the Governing Board of Directors for the National Digital Inclusion Alliance (NDIA) as a Board Member and Treasurer. Rebecca also served as the 2021 Co-Chair of the National Digital Inclusion Week (DIW) Planning Committee. In 2020, she was selected as New Leaders Council Fellow. Rebecca has a Master’s Degree in Public Administration (MPA) from The American University School of Public Affairs. She received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Health Administration (BSHA) from California State University, Northridge.
She is the recipient of the 2020 National Charles Benton Digital Equity Champion Award. This national award recognizes outstanding individuals across the country yearly who have made a significant impact in advancing digital equity and inclusion and addressing the digital divide. She also serves on the Governing Board of Directors for the National Digital Inclusion Alliance (NDIA) as a Board Member and Treasurer. Rebecca also served as the 2021 Co-Chair of the National Digital Inclusion Week (DIW) Planning Committee. In 2020, she was selected as New Leaders Council Fellow. Rebecca has a Master’s Degree in Public Administration (MPA) from The American University School of Public Affairs. She received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Health Administration (BSHA) from California State University, Northridge.
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County of Los Angeles, CA