Sarah Ali is a senior associate with Pew’s broadband access initiative. She assists in providing technical assistance to state broadband offices through Pew’s broadband education and training initiative. Before joining Pew, Ali served as a broadband program specialist within the Office of Internet Connectivity and Growth at the National Telecommunications and Information Administration. Ali holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of Pittsburgh and a master’s degree in public policy management from Carnegie Mellon University.

Lorenzo Frausto supports Pew’s broadband access initiative, which works to accelerate efforts to connect millions of Americans to affordable, reliable high-speed internet. Before joining Pew, Frausto was the assistant director of human resources and operations for Achieving the Dream Inc. He also served as a field organizer for President Barack Obama’s 2012 reelection campaign in Pennsylvania, where he managed organizing efforts to increase the Latino vote. Frausto holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from California State University, Fullerton, and a master’s in education and human development from George Washington University.

Harrison Frye provides research and writing support for the broadband access initiative. Before joining Pew, Frye worked as the director of research and policy and as a field organizer for a congressional campaign in North Carolina. He has also completed multiple internships with government and nonprofit organizations in Washington, D.C. Frye earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from Guilford College.

Colby Humphrey is an officer with Pew’s broadband access initiative, and his research focuses on broadband access and affordability challenges throughout the U.S. Before joining Pew in 2022, he conducted market research for tech initiatives in the public and private sectors, worked in economic development for the state of Texas, and was a policy analyst for TennCare, Tennessee’s Medicaid program. Humphrey received a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Baylor University, a master’s in public service administration from Texas A&M University, and a Ph.D. in government from the University of Texas at Austin. 

Molly Mathews leads the broadband access initiative’s partner networks, including Pew’s Opportunity Broadband alliance and other state networks. Before joining Pew, Mathews worked for FP1 Strategies LLC, focusing on campaign advertising, and Fox News Channel as an assignment editor. Mathews earned a bachelor’s degree in literature and media studies from The Catholic University of America.

Leslie Siphers leads national and state strategies for outreach and engagement for Pew’s broadband access initiative. Before joining Pew, Siphers spent 14 years with AARP, most recently serving as the organization's senior campaign manager for livable communities. Siphers holds a bachelor’s degree in politics and history, and a master’s degree in public health from Marymount University.

Kelly Wert provides research and writing support for the broadband access initiative. Before joining Pew, Wert completed internships focusing on education and health care policy. She graduated from Georgetown University with a bachelor’s degree in government and American studies.

Lexi West works on Pew’s broadband access initiative, translating the team’s research into policy objectives. She previously worked on Pew’s student loan initiative. Before joining Pew, West was a research analyst at the American Enterprise Institute, working on higher education finance and student loan servicing. She also held fellowships with the Podesta Group and with the Delaware General Assembly. West holds a bachelor’s degree in political science and a master’s degree in public administration from the University of Delaware.