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Currently on a special assignment under the Vice-Chancellor of the Univeristy of Wisconsin - Extension. Leading an effort to create an Office of Broadband Sustainability to serve the 72 counties of the state. First steps include applying for three federal stimulus grants that will explore models within five communities. Maria Alvarez Stroud, Past Executive Director, of the National Center for Media Engagement Alvarez Stroud is a nationally recognized figure in community engagement through public television and directed Wisconsin Public Television's (WPT) local and national outreach initiatives for a decade. Prior to this she was an active leader within local community organizations for eighteen years. Her achievements include; management of a nationally acclaimed social service agency, extensive experience as a management consultant, organizer of a statewide association and is founder of the NCO. Her television credits include producer of award winning public affairs programming, director of multifaceted community engagement efforts for WPT and project director of several national engagement efforts including Citizens 96 & Safe Night USA. Alvarez Stroud is responsible for the over-all operations of the NCO and works to build new opportunities and relationships within Public Broadcasting and the larger community. Alvarez Stroud received a Bachelors Degree in Psychology and Communications and Masters Degree in Public Policy and Administration from the University of Wisconsin. Specialties Maria has expertise in the following areas: • Change Management • National community engagement campaigns • Market analysis and organizational growth • Collaboration and partnership building * Project management
