Grateful for the Journey, Optimistic for the Future

On March 15, Shirley Bloomfield stepped down from her position as CEO of NTCA - The Rural Broadband Association. Bloomfield reflected on the company's accomplishments during her tenure at NTCA, as well as the things ahead and those she has been most grateful for. "I leave NTCA deeply proud, profoundly grateful and incredibly confident in what comes next," said Bloomfield. "The future of rural broadband is not just bright — it is being built by capable hands, strong leaders and communities that never back down from hard work."