Tom Koutsky is a Senior Connectivity Policy Advisor at the Center for Digital Development in the USAID Global Development Lab. As a member of the Digital Inclusion team, Tom works to build connected, digitally inclusive, and internet-empowered societies in USAID countries. Prior to joining the Lab in 2016, Tom helped dozens of cities and communities in ten states and Puerto Rico develop technology and broadband action plans, while serving as Chief Policy Officer for the U.S.-based nonprofit Connected Nation. He previously served in government at the Federal Communications Commission as Senior Advisor and co-author of the U.S. National Broadband Plan, and has published numerous articles on internet and communications policy.