2022 NaLA Annual Conference Presentations
About the 2022 NaLA Annual Conference Talks & Panels The 2022 NaLA Annual Conference presentations are now available online for NaLA Members. Each conference day included NaLA Talks and Panel Sessions, where attendees heard from more than a dozen speakers and panelists who provided insight into compelling discussion topics, such as regulatory and government updates,…
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2019 NaLA Annual Conference Presentations
About the 2019 NaLA Annual Conference Talks The 2019 NaLA Annual Conference presentations are now available online for NaLA Members. Each conference day included NaLA Talks and Panel Sessions, where attendees heard from more than a dozen speakers and panelists who provided insight into compelling discussion topics, such as regulatory and government updates, California LifeLine,…
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2018 NaLA Annual Conference Presentations
About the 2018 NaLA Annual Conference Talks The 2018 NaLA Annual Conference presentations are now available online for NaLA Members. Each conference day was comprised of both NaLA Talks and Panel Sessions, where attendees heard from over a dozen speakers and panelists who provided insight into compelling discussions topics, such as the National Verifier and... READ MORE
NaLA Chairman David B. Dorwart Presents “NaLA in 2018”
About “NaLA in 2018” Presentation: In this presentation, NaLA Chairman David B. Dorwart reviews the vision and mission of the organization, with emphasis on the importance of leadership of members at every level within the organization. Included was a review of NaLA in 2018 and the steps taken in the fight for the continuation of…
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Kim Lehrman and Maheen Cook Present “Introduction to Regulatory Committee (RAGAC) and General Counsel”
About “Introduction to RAGAC and General Counsel”: Board Member Kim Lehrman introduces the NaLA Regulatory & Governmental Affairs Committee and discusses the vision and key deliverables of the committee. This NaLA Talk reviews NaLA’s resources, which include legal and advocate support, the regulatory committee and CA subcommittee, as well as the addition of Maheen Cook…
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Kim Lehrman and Maheen Cook Present “CA LifeLine RAGAC Update”
About CA LifeLine Regulatory Update: This NaLA Talk covered the NaLA Regulatory Committee's focus on California LifeLine. In this Talk, General Counsel Maheen Cook and Board Member Kim Lehrman outlined the priorities for the California RAGAC subcommittee along with next steps, which include finalizing the legislative language, advocacy on Quirk bill, and potentially filing a... READ MORE
Jacob Solomon Presents “Lifeline: A Customer Perspective”
About "Lifeline: A Customer Perspective": In this NaLA Talk, Jacob Solomon of Propel discussed relevant data acquired from the company's FreshEBT app, which provides customers with an easy way to access balances on their EBT/SNAP benefit cards. Findings included FreshEBT users' awareness of the Lifeline Program, consumer satisfaction, and the main reasons for Lifeline device... READ MORE
Chuck Campbell Presents “The National Verifier”
About “The National Verifier”: This presentation was largely focused on USAC’s implementation and initial rollout of the National Verifier. The discussion included an overview of the APIs, migration, federal and state database access, recertification and the transition to NLAD-based reimbursement. About Chuck Campbell: Chuck has more than 25 years of experience delivering a wide variety…
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Joshua Guyan Presents “Lifeline: California Update”
About "Lifeline: California Update": This presentation touched on the $39 non-recurring cost reimbursement, California port freezes and exceptions, Lifeline eligibility and the CPUC waiver filed at the FCC, and California LifeLine renewal (recertification) improvement efforts. About Joshua Guyan: Josh Guyan advises providers of wireline, wireless, Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) and satellite services on domestic... READ MORE
John Heitmann Presents “Lifeline: Washington Update”
About "Lifeline: Washington Update": This presentation focused on the recent Lifeline activity on Capitol Hill, at the FCC and coordination with other Lifeline stakeholders. Included in this discussion was the minimum service standard increases and the use of unlicensed spectrum such as Wi-Fi, as well as notices for plan transitions. About John Heitmann: John Heitmann,... READ MORE