Community Tech Network envisions an Internet with equitable access to inclusive and diverse content and technical support.
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to transform lives through digital equity.
OUR VISION
A world where individuals are empowered to use technology to thrive in connected and flourishing communities.
OUR VALUES
Community
Committed to strengthening community integrity by enabling all people access to the vital digital infrastructure.
Excellence
We strive to create innovative and creative solutions to maximize our impact.
Accountable
Our stakeholders know that we provide high-quality, consistent support with integrity, clear communication, and compassion.
Culturally-responsive
We adapt our approach to community-specific needs— providing training, communications, and program content respectfully. We embrace unique perspectives and experiences.
Inclusive
We welcome and work with a diverse range of people— no matter their age, background, income-level, or primary language. We’re determined to empower and prioritize those who have been left behind.
People-centered
We provide opportunities for people to feel empowered and equipped. We collaborate with partners, funders, clients, and staff members to understand unique needs.
OUR HISTORY
Our origins can be traced back to 2001 when we started as a program of TechSoup (then called CompuMentor) to address a rapidly growing need for public digital literacy training. In 2007, a community survey indicated an ongoing need for CTN’s digital literacy work, and the transition to charitable status was made. In 2008, Community Tech Network gained its 501(c)3 nonprofit status and became an independent nonprofit organization with grant support from the Full Circle Fund.
The internet has become a central aspect of everyday life. Access to it is no longer a privilege but a right. To meet the increased need, CTN has adapted our model, expanded our team, and widened our reach. In 2017, we spread our sphere of influence beyond San Francisco to the Central Texas area. In 2020 we transformed our programming structure to accommodate remote learning.
Today, CTN is led by an active and diverse Board of Directors comprising community leaders, business leaders, and technology advocates from local nonprofits in both the San Francisco and Austin areas. With more partners, staff members, learners, and volunteers than ever before, CTN is excited to amplify our impact as we seek new partnerships across the nation.
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OUR STAFF
Our talented team comes from a variety of backgrounds and locations. They are passionate about bringing digital equity to marginalized communities. Many of our employees work completely remotely. Interested in joining the team? Click here to learn more.
ADMINISTRATION
KAMI GRIFFITHS
Executive Director
CAROL SIMMONS
Business Development
BEN BOONE
Finance & Administration Director
RATIKA DAYALDASANI
Human Resources Director
MOHAMMED MEHDI
Human Resources Manager
PATRICK QIU
Instructor Support Manager
DAPHNIE CHEUNG
Operations Manager
PATRICIA JEW
Data Quality and Control Manager
PATRICIA DWYER
Salesforce Admin
YANG HOU
Data Quality and Control Associate
JOY WILLIAMS
Administrative Assistant
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
KARI GRAY
California Partnership Director
STEPHEN MINOR
Senior Account Manager
PHIL SCHUTT
Account Relationship Manager
MARKETING
LAUREN COTTER
Marketing & Communications Director
JESSICA PASQUARELLO
Marketing & Communications Manager
ERIKA JONES-CLARY
Web, Design & Communications Development
LEAH BECK
Lead Designer & Art Manager
MAXRODGERS MACHARIA
Web & SEO Specialist
PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
SKYE DOWNING
Digital Equity Programs & Partnership Director
SABRINA TAM
Associate Director of Programs
DIMA KHOURY
Senior Digital Equity Program Manager
JESSICA STROM
Senior Digital Equity Program Manager
JOSIE BOYLE
Digital Equity Curriculum Manager
AUDREY POTTS
Digital Equity Program Manager
JOSH CHAN
Digital Equity Program & Volunteer Manager
BEKAH WRIGHT
LIFT Administrative Manager
ETHEN BACA
Lead Digital Navigator
ALEJANDRA ALCARAZ
Lead Digital Navigator
ANASTASIYA RUDZIANKOVA
LIFT Operations Coordinator
CASANDRA MADRIGAL
Digital Equity Program Coordinator
KRISTEN BERNAL
Volunteer Coordinator
DIGITAL LITERACY TRAINERS
MARIA VAZQUEZ
JASPER HUA
HYEWON PARK
MERCEDES MARROQUIN
MEL AO
JODY KUANG
RAFAEL ZUNIGA
XIAOLIN LI
HIRA AMBREEN
ANDREW ROGGE
PEITIAN LIANG
DAMIN HUANG
GIANG TRAN
DIANA OLIVARES
DEBBIE POTTS
ARIEL ORTILLA
TINA WU
KAIRO TORRES
OUR BOARD
CTN is led by an active and diverse Board of Directors comprised of community leaders, business leaders, and technology advocates from both the San Francisco and Austin areas. Learn how you can join our board.
MARCINE JANSEN
Board Chair
Hillsdale High School Foundation, Executive Director
CHRIS BROOKS
Vice Chair
University of San Francisco, Professor
CORDELIA MCGEE TUBB
Secretary
eBay, Staff Design Technologist
SAI LOLAYEKAR
Treasurer
AWS, Innovation and GTM Strategy
CHRIS BURGER
Board Member
EAH Housing, Technology Program Manager
RACHELLE CHONG
Board Member
Former FCC and CPUC Commissioner; Law Office of Rachelle Chong
KIMBERLY HARRIS
Board Member
Health Tequity, VP of Opportunity, Cofounder
DAVID KNEGO
Board Member
Curry Senior Center, Executive Director
KIM T. NGUYEN, ED.D.
Board Member
SilverScaffold.com, Founder and Principal
CHIP SUPANICH
Board Member
Community Advocate for Social Justice
KERI VOGTMANN
Board Member
ClearWellness, Director of Strategy Execution
OUR PARTNERS
Since its inception, CTN has grown its scope from a few partners in San Francisco to over 50 that span the wider Bay Area and Austin, TX. Our partners are housing developments, senior centers, recreation centers, libraries and social service agencies. The common factor among all our partners is they are trusted places where people go for services and support. We recognize the need in both cities for the service we provide (train the trainer, curriculum development, staff capacity building and evaluation) specifically to address the basic digital literacy needs in the community. Here is a list of our current partners:
Aging and Adult Service Agency
Bayanihan Equity Center
Bayview Senior Services: Rosa Parks Senior Center, Western Addition Senior Center, Dr. George W. Davis Senior Center
Canon Kip Senior Center
Center For Elders’ Independence
Covia
Curry Senior Center
Golden Gate Senior Services: Castro Senior Center, Richmond Senior Center
Institute on Aging
Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly (LBFE)
Meals On Wheels San Francisco
Open House SF
Peninsula Volunteers, Inc.
Piedmont Gardens (Humangood)
Senior & Disability Action
Seniors At Home
Western Addition Senior Center
Social Service Agency
Asian Pacific American Community Center (APACC)
Booker T Washington Community Service Center
Calle 24
Catholic Charities
Centro Latino De San Francisco
Community Living Campaign (CLC)
Community Music Center
IT Bookman Community Center
Lutheran Support Services
Mission Neighborhood Centers
Native American Health Center
OnLok: 30th Street Senior Center, Rose Center
Sequoia Living: Downtown Senior Center, Aquatic Park Senior Center, Eastern Park Apartments
Shanti Project
South of Market Health Center
Sunset Neighborhood Beacon Center
UCSF – Mt. Zion
West County Community Services (WCCS)
YMCA: Chinatown, Richmond
Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital
Government Agency
City of Oakland
City of San Jose
City of Sunnyvale
San Francisco Department of Disability and Aging Services
San Francisco Department of Public Health
San Francisco Public Library
Affordable Housing Provider
Bernal Heights Neighborhood Centers
Burbank Housing
Conard House
DISH SF
Home Rise (formerly Community Housing Partnership)
Mercy Housing
San Francisco Housing Development Corporation (SFHDC)
Tabernacle Community Development Corporation (TCDC)
Tenderloin Housing Clinic
Tenderloin Neighborhood Development Corporation (TNDC)
OUR FUNDERS
With the valued support of our generous funders, Community Tech Network remains poised at the forefront of technological empowerment and education in California and Texas. We invite the support of any individual or organization that recognizes alignment between our mission and their own. We welcome contributions of time, resources, information, financing, and services and are always happy to discuss possibilities with our supporters.
2023-2024
Adobe Community Fund
Archstone Foundation
AT&T
City of Oakland
Contra Costa
County of San Mateo
County of Solano
County of Sonoma
Consumer Technology Association Foundation
Google Fiber
Insperity Charitable
Joseph & Vera Long Foundation
Korean American Community Foundation of San Francisco (KACF-SF)
Methodist Health Ministries (MHM)
Metta Fund
Okta for Good
San Francisco Department of Disability and Aging Services
San Francisco Mayor’s Office of Housing & Community Development
San Leandro Public Library
Visa
Zelle LLP
We are also very fortunate to have many generous individual donors. If you would like to contribute to our work of closing the digital divide, visit our donation page.