Beverly E. Sutherland is a nationally recognized leader with 25 years of experience in technology, telecommunications, and education, specializing in broadband deployment and E-Rate program compliance. As CEO of EdTechnologyFunds and Co-Founder of ErateSync, she has helped schools and libraries secure and manage critical funding to expand high-speed connectivity and advance digital equity. Beverly leads large-scale compliance, strategic planning, and infrastructure modernization initiatives nationwide. She holds a BS in Cognitive Science from UC San Diego, with a focus on artificial intelligence and neural networks, and has held senior roles at AT&T and Lucent Technologies. A patent holder in AI automation and advanced imaging, Beverly also serves on the SHLB board, advocating for equitable broadband policy and access.