Mignon Clyburn

Mignon Clyburn served as a Commissioner on the Federal Communications Commission from 2009 to 2018, including a term as Acting Chairwoman in 2013. Her tenure was marked by her commitment to closing the digital divide, championing diversity in media ownership, reforming Inmate Calling Services, and preserving a free and open internet. Clyburn is currently an Open Society Foundations Leadership in Government Fellow. Serves on Benton’s Planning and Programs Committee.