Abbott Appoints Harris and Cruz to Broadband Office Board of Advisors

Jennifer Harris and Adriana Cruz were recently appointed to the Broadband Office Board of Advisors for terms set to expire on February 1, 2023, according to Gov. Greg Abbott. The council was created by the 87th Legislature in 2021 and is within the office of the comptroller of public accounts. The board of advisors provides oversight for the broadband office.

Harris serves as the state program director for Connected Nation Texas, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. She provides oversight of the collection and analysis of broadband data and the development of broadband advancement strategies addressing access, adoption, and use among residents, businesses and institutions. Previously, she held a variety of positions in the public sector including roles with multiple members of the Texas legislature. In January 2020, Abbott appointed her to the Governor’s Broadband Development Council.

Cruz is the executive director of the economic development and tourism office within the office of the governor. She has more than 20 years of leadership experience in economic development, marketing and international business.