Building Bridges with Light: Amanda Borrett's Mission

A Passion for Connectivity

Amanda Borrett sees infrastructure as a tool to bring people together. With nearly 20 years in the broadband industry, she has dedicated her career to ensuring everyone has access to the internet. As the Vice President of Business Development at eX2 Technology, she helps communities turn their tech ideas into reality.

Leading the Way

Borrett leads a team that designs and builds fiber networks across the United States. She collaborates with private companies, local governments, and investors to ensure these networks benefit everyone. Her role extends beyond construction; she also assists in running, maintaining, and promoting these networks.

Overcoming Challenges

One of the biggest challenges in her work is funding. She helps communities understand how to use grants and public-private partnerships to finance their networks. Borrett believes that digital infrastructure is crucial because it provides equal opportunities regardless of background.

A Personal Mission

Borrett's work has a deep personal meaning. After losing her daughter, Lily, she found a new purpose in her job. She sees the fiber optic networks she builds as a way to carry forward her daughter's light. This inspiration drives her to create networks that are technically sound, meaningful, and community-focused.

Planning for the Future

She emphasizes the importance of long-term planning. By helping communities think about maintaining and managing these networks over time, she ensures they continue to support economic growth and digital inclusion.

Connecting with Communities

Borrett's unique background in public relations and marketing communications allows her to connect with diverse groups. She can discuss technical details with engineers and benefits with community leaders.

A Legacy of Light

At the heart of Borrett's work is a sense of purpose. She believes that each network she builds is a way to pass forward her daughter's light. Through broadband expansion, she sees opportunities to support education, healthcare, and entrepreneurship.