Hello! I’m Corian Zacher, a strategic thought partner passionate about the power of technology to transform our communities. Along with exciting advancements, technology poses novel challenges for policymakers and community leaders. My work aims to develop a deeper understanding about how technology impacts users and develop accessible digital resources for social impact.
You can connect with me at corianconsults@gmail.com. I look forward to learning more about your work.
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Mountain Connect | Moderated a local affordability panel | Aug. 2024
Connected America | Panelist on broadband affordability | March 2024
Digital Inclusion Research Forum | Poster presenter on broadband affordability | Oct. 2023
New Mexico Tech Summit | Moderator on local digital equity programs | Sept. 2023
USDA Rural Development Conference | Panelist for local broadband policy | March 2023
Net Inclusion | Moderated a panel on local digital equity programs | Feb. 2023
AnchorNets | Panelist for a discussion on broadband pole attachments | Oct. 2022
Tech Forward | Lightning Talk on nonprofits supporting broadband | Sept. 2022
Promise Neighborhoods | Panelist for Improving Broadband discussion | Dec. 2021
Merit Michigan Moonshot | Opening remarks at Broadband Summit | Nov. 2021
Connectivity Expo | Moderated a panel on rural broadband | Sept. 2021
A Path Toward an Accessible World | Panelist on accessible broadband | July 2021
Doctor of Philosophy, Learning Design and Technology | Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, Oklahoma | In Progress
Juris Doctor | University of Colorado Law School, Boulder, Colorado | May 2020
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration | Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, Oklahoma, Major: Economics, Minor: Philosophy | May 2017
Legal Intern, Common Cause Media & Democracy Program | Washington, D.C. | June – Aug. 2019
Student Attorney, Samuelson Glushko Technology Law & Policy Clinic | Boulder, Colorado | Aug. 2018 – May 2019
Governmental Entrepreneurial Leadership Accelerator | Denver, Colorado | May – July 2018
Senior Policy Counsel, State & Local Affairs | Next Century Cities, Washington, D.C. | Feb. 2022 – Nov. 2024
Policy Counsel, State & Local Initiatives | Next Century Cities | Aug. 2020 – Jan. 2022
Innovation Strategy Consultant, Corian Consults, LLC | Stillwater, Oklahoma | Nov. 2024 – Present
Career Coordinator, Oklahoma State University | Stillwater, Oklahoma | January 2025 – Present