Professional Bio
Mignon L. Clyburn served as Commissioner on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) from 2009 to 2018, and acting chair from May to November of 2013.
During her nearly nine years at the FCC, Commissioner Clyburn was committed to closing persistent digital and opportunity divides that continue to challenge rural, Native and low wealth communities. Specifically, she pushed for the modernization of the agency’s Lifeline Program, championed diversity in media ownership, initiated Inmate Calling Services reforms, emphasized diversity and inclusion in STEM opportunities, and fought to preserve a free and open internet also known as Net Neutrality.
Previously, Clyburn served 11 years on the South Carolina Public Service Commission. Prior to that, she was the publisher and general manager of the Coastal Times, a family-founded, Charleston-based African American oriented weekly newspaper. She is currently the principal of MLC Strategies, LLC, a DC-based consulting firm, and serves on a number of boards including Starz Entertainment, The Benton Institute, and The International African American Museum in Charleston. She is also an advisor with the Special Competitive Studies Project, the Partnership for Digital Access in Africa, and is a member of The Links, Incorporated.
Clyburn is a graduate of the University of South Carolina and holds a BS in banking, finance and economics.
During her nearly nine years at the FCC, Commissioner Clyburn was committed to closing persistent digital and opportunity divides that continue to challenge rural, Native and low wealth communities. Specifically, she pushed for the modernization of the agency’s Lifeline Program, championed diversity in media ownership, initiated Inmate Calling Services reforms, emphasized diversity and inclusion in STEM opportunities, and fought to preserve a free and open internet also known as Net Neutrality.
Previously, Clyburn served 11 years on the South Carolina Public Service Commission. Prior to that, she was the publisher and general manager of the Coastal Times, a family-founded, Charleston-based African American oriented weekly newspaper. She is currently the principal of MLC Strategies, LLC, a DC-based consulting firm, and serves on a number of boards including Starz Entertainment, The Benton Institute, and The International African American Museum in Charleston. She is also an advisor with the Special Competitive Studies Project, the Partnership for Digital Access in Africa, and is a member of The Links, Incorporated.
Clyburn is a graduate of the University of South Carolina and holds a BS in banking, finance and economics.
Organization Name
MLC Strategies, LLC
MLC Strategies, LLC
