Leading Edge with Martha: Developing the Broadband Workforce and Advancing Women in Telecom

In this episode of Leading Edge with Martha, Calix Chief Sustainability Officer Martha Galley sits down with Shirley Bloomfield, CEO of NTCA–The Rural Broadband Association, to explore leadership journeys, workforce development, and the future of broadband. Together, they discuss how the industry can seize a once‑in‑a‑generation opportunity—driven by historic funding and demand—by attracting, developing, and advancing more women while building strong, mission‑driven teams that serve their communities.