Professional Bio
Kathryn de Wit directs Pew’s broadband access initiative, which works to accelerate efforts to connect millions of Americans to affordable, reliable high-speed internet. In addition to working with policymakers, researchers, and other stakeholders to improve policy outcomes, de Wit’s work also includes addressing research gaps and bringing together stakeholders for data-driven discussions about how to ensure that every American benefits from universal connectivity.
Before joining Pew, de Wit was an associate with Booz Allen Hamilton, where she focused on broadband deployment, organizational management, and public affairs.
De Wit is a 2022 recipient of the Benton Institute for Broadband and Society’s Emerging Leader Award and was named as one of The Washingtonian’s 500 Most Influential People Shaping Policy in 2023 and 2024. She holds bachelor’s degrees in communications and sociology from Penn State University and a master’s in public administration from the University of Pittsburgh.
Before joining Pew, de Wit was an associate with Booz Allen Hamilton, where she focused on broadband deployment, organizational management, and public affairs.
De Wit is a 2022 recipient of the Benton Institute for Broadband and Society’s Emerging Leader Award and was named as one of The Washingtonian’s 500 Most Influential People Shaping Policy in 2023 and 2024. She holds bachelor’s degrees in communications and sociology from Penn State University and a master’s in public administration from the University of Pittsburgh.
Organization Name
The Pew Charitable Trusts
The Pew Charitable Trusts
