Sally J. Guzik, newly appointed President of Fourth Economy, reflects on the firm’s 15-year journey, leadership transition, and her vision for advancing human-centered, holistic strategies. In this interview, she shares how the team drives impact across housing, health, workforce, and community resilience, while fostering curiosity, endurance, and compassion in every project.

The $42B BEAD program is the largest broadband investment in U.S. history. States are submitting plans, but success depends on more than infrastructure. Communities can use BEAD funding to expand affordability, create digital hubs, and train workers for broadband careers. With clear strategies and partnerships, local leaders can turn federal dollars into lasting solutions that close the digital divide and strengthen economic growth.

In a world where technology meets imagination, the creative tech industry is rewriting the rules of economic growth...