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Brenda van Gelder - Executive Director, Information Technology Policy and Strategic Engagement
Brenda van Gelder

In her current role, van Gelder serves as the lead point of contact for IT-related policy development, documentation, and updates. She is also continuing her work in technology outreach and engagement as Director of the eCorridors and Blacksburg Electronic Village. In addition, she facilitates partnerships within the university and beyond to advance regional and national technology initiatives and promote infrastructure development. Ms. van Gelder has a Masters degree from Virginia Tech in Marketing/Business Administration. In 2007, she was selected by EDUCAUSE as the Virginia Tech’s Fellow in the Frye Leadership Institute; and in 2014, she was a selected participant in Virginia Tech’s Executive Development Institute.

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eCorridors Program

Access to advanced communications and network infrastructure has become critical for ensuring economic competitiveness in today's global economy. Beyond standard telephone systems and basic Internet access, communities are suddenly finding that businesses and other stakeholders are making specific demands for access to fiber optic infrastructure with very explicit route diversity and fiber specification requirements. Communities with advanced fiber, wireless, and "next generation" Internet infrastructure will have a distinct competitive advantage.