An accomplished attorney and racial-justice advocate, Jessica works closely with the executive team and key stakeholders to develop and execute strategies to advance Free Press’ mission. A former Lifeline recipient, Jessica has helped fend off grave Trump administration cuts to the program, which helps provide phone-and-internet access for low-income people. She was part of the legal team that overturned a Trump FCC decision blessing runaway media consolidation. She also co-founded Change the Terms, a coalition of more than 50 civil- and digital-rights groups that works to disrupt online hate. Previously, Jessica was the executive vice president and general counsel at the National Hispanic Media Coalition, where she led the policy shop and helped coordinate campaigns against racist and xenophobic media programming. Prior to that she was a staff attorney and teaching fellow at Georgetown Law’s Institute for Public Representation. Jessica has testified before Congress on multiple occasions, including during a Net Neutrality hearing in the House while suffering from acute morning sickness, and during a Senate hearing while eight months pregnant to advocate for affordable internet access.
Expert Analysis
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You may be wondering who I am, how I got here, and I why I care about Free Press.
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Pai has a unique opportunity to stand up for First Amendment freedoms in the face of one of the most unstable leaders in modern history.
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Critics of Lifeline, which subsidizes phone and internet access for poor people, are using a new report to intensify attacks on the program and malign its users.
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In testimony before a Senate committee, NHMC Executive Vice President Jessica J. González urged lawmakers to modernize the Lifeline program.
News
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The largest radio company in America cut a number of employees this week, dealing a blow to local radio across the country.
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WASHINGTON — On Wednesday, González will assume the role of co-CEO. She will join Co-CEO Craig Aaron, who has served as the organizations’ leader since 2011.
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If we’re going to foster journalism that meets community needs, we must address how the foundation of the U.S. media is built on racism and sexism.
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There's a very real possibility that the same companies that fell down on the job in 2016 will once again be a force for evil in 2020.
From the Policy Library
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Free Press Action VP Jessica J. González discusses recommendations on privacy and surveillance to the City of Long Beach Technology and Innovation Commission.
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In this legal filing, Free Press and allies condemn the FCC for the appalling lack of diversity in radio and TV ownership.
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The written testimony of Free Press Action Vice President of Strategy and Senior Counsel Jessica J. González before the House of Representatives Subcommittee on Communications and Technology. González testified in support of restoring the Federal Communications Commission’s Title II authority to prevent online blocking, throttling and discrimination by internet access providers.
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Free Press Vice President of Strategy and Senior Counsel Jessica J. González testified about how the FCC's Net Neutrality repeal has harmed marginalized communities.
