Scott D. Woods is the vice president for community engagement and strategic
partnerships for Ready.net, where he facilitates and develops key public-private
partnerships. He also focuses on providing a platform for local communities to express their needs for broadband access and digital equity investments, as well as developing industry partnerships, and fostering alliances with key stakeholders to advance and support community-based broadband education and advocacy initiatives.
In addition, Scott currently hosts the Ready.net podcast, Ready or Not, where he
shares his deep knowledge of the broadband industry while creating a platform that
gives voice to local ISPs and communities. He also co-hosts the new Office Hours
podcast, providing industry information and advice on grant applications and
planning for new broadband projects.
Scott received his Bachelor of Arts in urban studies from Morehouse College; Master
of Arts in public policy from American University; and Juris Doctor from Howard
University School of Law.