About Us
The United States Telecommunications Training Institute (USTTI) is a nonprofit organization that provides tuition-free training for global communications leaders. Established in 1982, USTTI has trained over 10,000 foreign officials from 177 countries, covering areas such as digital policy, cybersecurity, AI, broadband, spectrum management, and telehealth.
Directors
James O’Connor
Chairman and CEO, USTTI
Adiel Akplogan
Vice-President Technical Engagement, ICANN
Amy L Alvarez
Assistant Vice President – International External & Regulatory Affairs, AT&T Services Inc.
Brendan Carr
Chairman, Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Gonzalo de Dios
Head of Global Licensing for Project Kuiper, Amazon
David Don
Senior Vice President for Public Policy, Comcast NBCUniversal
Sarah Gaffney
Senior Director Partnerships and Delivery Government and Regulatory Affairs, GSM Association
Navid C. Haghighi
General Counsel International Operations Legal & Regulatory Affairs, Verizon Communications
Reena Jana
Head of AI Research & Standards, Trust & Safety, Google LLC
Julia Jasinska
Head of International Relations and Strategic Advocacy, Nokia
Eric Kaled
President SPX Corp – Genfare TCI and Enterprise Control Systems, SPX Corp
Karim Lesina
EVP Chief External Affairs Officer, Millicom
Greta Lundeberg
Head of Government Policy & Advocacy Americas, Ericsson
Vikram Raval
Head of Global Regulatory Affairs, AST SpaceMobile
Arielle Roth
Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information and NTIA Administrator, U.S. Department of Commerce
Honorable Harrison H. Schmitt PhD
Aerospace Consultant and Director Former U.S. Senator and Astronaut
Jayne Stancavage
Vice President Policy and Regulatory Affairs, Intel Corporation
Nate Tibbits
Senior Vice President Government Affairs, Qualcomm Incorporated
Sally Shipman Wentworth
Managing Director, Internet Society (ISOC)
Carolyn Wu
Head of International and Diplomatic Affairs, Apple
TBA
Deputy Assistant Secretary for International Information and Communications Policy Bureau of Cyberspace and Digital Policy, U.S. Department of State
Chairman’s Report
In 2024, the USTTI conducted in-person training and webinars for over one thousand officials from around the world. The USTTI’s in-person trainings were conducted in the United States, Mexico, Rwanda, and Spain. Led by subject matter experts (from government, industry, academia, and civil society) who volunteered their time, shared their expertise, and provided insight into their experiences with our USTTI Scholars USTTI’s 2024 tuition-free courses addressed: AI; regulatory policy; 5G; spectrum management; wireless technologies; cybersecurity; Internet; digital health; spectrum monitoring; rural connectivity; Internet governance; and satellite applications.
Key Highlights
- Training Programs: Intensive 1- to 3-week courses taught by industry, government, and academic experts, featuring interactive workshops, site visits, and case studies.
- International Presence: USTTI conducts training in the U.S. and globally, including events alongside ITU conferences, ICANN meetings, and Mobile World Congress.
- Government & Industry Partnerships: Supported by U.S. government agencies (State Department, FCC, NTIA) and corporate leaders (Amazon, Apple, Google, Intel, etc.).
- U.S. Policy Best Practices: Helps officials discover the U.S. regulatory practices and fosters open, competitive communications environments.
- Recognized Certification: Graduates receive a USTTI certificate, widely acknowledged for professional advancement.
- Recent Initiatives: Collaborations with universities (Duke, University of Arkansas, University of Colorado Boulder) and regional training sessions in Africa, Southeast Asia, and Central America.
Our History
2025
1987
1,000th UUSTI Graduate 1987 Mrs. Flora Vasquez Sormani of Peru
2019
2019
10,000th USTTI Graduate MS. IRENE OGAKE, AN ENGINEER WITH THE COMMUNICATIONS AUTHORITY OF KENYA
2009
2009
8,000th USTTI Graduate Irene Niyonambaza from Rwanda
2002
2002
USTTI Reaches a 20-year Milestone
1995
1995
USTTI Graduates 4,000th – Violeta Baubliene of Lithuania, Mark Headbush of South Africa and Bernardo Rosales Martinez of Costa Rica
1982
1982
Ambassador Michael Gardner launches the USTTI at the ITU Plenipotentiary Conference in Nairobi, Kenya.
