Evan Feinman
Professional Bio
Evan Feinman, principal at the Feinman Strategic Network, is a nationally recognized leader in technology, telecommunications, economic development, and public policy. He most recently served as the founding Director of the $42.5 billion Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program, the largest investment in internet infrastructure in American history, where he oversaw the design and execution of state-led broadband rollouts across all 56 states and territories.
Prior to BEAD, Evan held senior roles in Virginia state government, including Chief Broadband Advisor to the Governor and Executive Director of the Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission, where he managed a $500 million fund driving economic growth across rural and Appalachian communities. He has also served as Deputy Secretary of Natural Resources, worked on many political campaigns, and advised corporate leaders on infrastructure, technology, and regulatory strategy.
Evan has built trusted bipartisan relationships nationwide, served as chief executive of large organizations and billions of dollars of projects, and forged coalitions spanning governors’ offices, legislatures, industry, and philanthropy.
Evan earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Virginia and his law degree from Washington & Lee University, and has been awarded multiple public policy fellowships. He lives in Richmond, Virginia with his wife, Annalisa Feinman, a public defender, and their two children, Bennett and Betsy.
Prior to BEAD, Evan held senior roles in Virginia state government, including Chief Broadband Advisor to the Governor and Executive Director of the Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission, where he managed a $500 million fund driving economic growth across rural and Appalachian communities. He has also served as Deputy Secretary of Natural Resources, worked on many political campaigns, and advised corporate leaders on infrastructure, technology, and regulatory strategy.
Evan has built trusted bipartisan relationships nationwide, served as chief executive of large organizations and billions of dollars of projects, and forged coalitions spanning governors’ offices, legislatures, industry, and philanthropy.
Evan earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Virginia and his law degree from Washington & Lee University, and has been awarded multiple public policy fellowships. He lives in Richmond, Virginia with his wife, Annalisa Feinman, a public defender, and their two children, Bennett and Betsy.
