Community Agents AI
Dr. Ron Suarez is a cognitive neuroscientist turned social impact entrepreneur, dedicated to advancing digital equity and community-owned Internet infrastructure. As founder of the Broadband Institute Foundation, Dr. Suarez leads efforts to build regenerative, cooperative broadband networks that empower local communities to own and operate their Internet services. His work bridges technology, education, and social justice—helping underserved populations develop sustainable circular economies through Commons-based peer production and collaborative learning platforms. With decades of experience—from pioneering object-oriented software and educational technology in the 1980s to leading global health learning networks in Africa—Dr. Suarez brings a lifelong commitment to democratizing access, fostering innovation, and ensuring the Internet remains a tool for community empowerment and inclusion.