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Barbara O'Connor

Dr. Barbara O'Connor, a Professor Emeritus at California State University in Sacramento, is co-chair and secretary of the California Emerging Technology Fund. She received her Ph.D in Communications from the University of Southern California in 1974. She was featured in Newsweek’s 1995 “50 for the Future,” a feature on the 50 people who will set policy and direction for global communications.

"California is one of the few states that hasn't yet completed its review of the transaction. In the wake of the U.S. Department of Justice approval, it’s time for the CPUC to complete its review process and approve the merger so Californians can benefit from greater access to broadband."