Quinn Sutton

Quinn Sutton
Sutton on UN Panel at RIO+20 in 2012
Born	United States
Education	Brigham Young University, Pepperdine University, L'institut de Gestion Sociale
Occupation(s)	Business professional, educator
Known for	Education Policy and advocate for digital inclusion

Quinn Sutton Quinn Sutton is an American technology executive, educator, and advocate for digital inclusion. He is the co-founder and executive director of the Digital Alliance Foundation, a nonprofit organization that focuses on bridging the digital divide and promoting access to information and communications technology (ICT) for underserved populations worldwide. ^[1]

Early life and education

Sutton earned a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations from Brigham Young University. He later completed an MBA at Pepperdine University and a Master’s degree in International Business from Institut de Gestion Sociale in Paris, France.

Career

In 2007, Sutton co-founded the Digital Alliance Foundation with the aim of using ICT to promote education, workforce development, and social inclusion. The foundation has worked internationally with governments, businesses, and NGOs on projects relating to ICT training and education for marginalized communities

Sutton has represented the organization at multiple United Nations events, including the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) and the Global Alliance for ICT and Development (UN-GAID), where he has spoken on the role of public–private partnerships in expanding access to technology ^[2]

Through his leadership at the foundation, Sutton has contributed to policy discussions around ICT for development (ICT4D), workforce readiness, and education in the digital age. ^{[3] [4]}

International work

Some of his international engagement includes:

• Serving on advisory roles related to the UN’s Global Alliance for ICT and Development (UNGAID) ^[5]
• Participating on panels in forums such as the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) ^[6]
• Working on education policy frameworks around ICT for development and “education for all in the digital age” ^{[7] [8]}

References

1. "Executive Profile at Bloomberg Businessweek.com" . Retrieved October 15, 2014.
2. "Digital Alliance Foundation to Bring Computer Skills to the Marginalised" . Retrieved October 2, 2014.
3. "Projects at ICTEFA.org". Archived from the original on April 15, 2015. Retrieved October 15, 2014.
4. "UNGAID High-level Panel of Advisors". Archived from the original on October 28, 2014. Retrieved October 15, 2014.
5. "GAID ANNUAL Global Forum 2009" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on November 8, 2014. Retrieved October 16, 2014.
6. Baird, Derek (April 22, 2007). "The Digital Alliance: ICT Education for All". Barking Robot. Retrieved November 30, 2009.
7. "The Impact of New Technologies and ICTs on Sustainable Development". Archived from the original on October 23, 2014. Retrieved October 2, 2014.
8. "Framework on Education for All in the Digital Age" (PDF). Retrieved October 2, 2014.