Vera Zakem email & contact info

Chief Technology and Innovation Officer at California Department of Technology.

Work Email

v*********@s***********

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Direct Phone

+1 (***) ***-****

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LinkedIn URL

linkedin.com/in/••••••••

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Employing Organization

California Department of Technology

Team

Key Colleagues

Decision makers at California Department of Technology

Miles Burnett
Chief Administrative Officer
Sahana Ayer
Chief Counsel
Jamie Wong
Contract Administrator
Quentin Wright
Department Chief Information Officer

Key decision makers in the same organization

Organization Signals

Public Activity & Signals

Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Vera Zakem’s organization

May 28, 2026BoardMeeting

Board

Digital Equity Community Of Practice Community Of Practice Meeting

The meeting focused on various aspects of closing the digital divide, including updates on the California Lifeline Home Broadband pilot program, which now allows for municipal participation and subsidy leveraging for eligible households. Key discussion points included community engagement and promotion of these services, the lack of current initiatives for providing hardware and software, and the future development of multilingual outreach materials. Additionally, the committee highlighted a digital equity resource finder available on the Broadband for All portal to help connect residents with local support programs.

Apr 30, 2026BoardMeeting

Board

Digital Equity Community of Practice Meeting

The meeting focused on the California Lifeline Home Broadband Pilot Program, including updates on service provider participation, enrollment statistics, and the application process. Key topics included the eligibility requirements for service providers, the user-facing application flow, and the future potential for regional mapping tools to visualize broadband availability. Presenters also discussed the importance of digital equity and the alignment of statewide efforts to improve broadband access, affordability, and digital literacy training for all residents.

Apr 24, 2026BoardMeeting

Board

California Broadband Council Meeting

The Council discussed the implementation of the Broadband for All action plan and received updates on the Middle Mile Broadband Initiative, specifically highlighting the connection of the Bishop Paiute Tribe. Additionally, members discussed setting time frames for action items, improving inter-agency collaboration to bridge the digital divide, and the importance of expanding broadband access to tribal and rural communities to support digital equity, education, and economic opportunity.

Apr 17, 2026BoardMeeting

Board

Middle-Mile Advisory Committee Meeting

The committee discussed the progress of the Middle-Mile Broadband Initiative, highlighting the successful connection of the Bishop Paiute tribe to the state's network. Key agenda items included an executive report on network milestones, construction and permitting updates, and the announcement of Skyline Technology Solutions as the newly selected network operator to manage day-to-day operations beginning in July 2026. The meeting also covered the governance structure and coordination roles between the state, the third-party administrator, and the operator.

Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.

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