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Veneeth Iyengar

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Executive Director, ConnectLA​

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Veneeth Iyengar is the Executive Director of ConnectLA, Louisiana's broadband office. He leads efforts to eliminate the digital divide in Louisiana by 2029, coordinating $1.6 billion in federal funds. Under his leadership, ConnectLA has achieved national recognition for its rapid implementation of broadband initiatives, including being first to receive approval for key federal funding programs. Veneeth is a sought-after speaker on broadband issues and has been featured in major publications. Prior to this role, he served as Assistant Chief Administrative Officer for East Baton Rouge Parish and co-chaired the Governor's Resilient Louisiana Healthcare Task Force. Veneeth holds degrees from Johns Hopkins University and Purdue University

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