Cwmpas director appointed to National Digital Inclusion Action Committee

Cwmpas are proud to announce that our Director of Inclusive Communities, Jocelle Lovell has been appointed to the Digital Inclusion Action Committee (DIAC), a new expert advisory body chaired by Baroness Hilary Armstrong.

The Committee has been established by the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology (DSIT) to steer, scrutinise, and support government efforts to reduce digital exclusion and ensure equitable digital access for all. There will be three sub-committees that will focus on industry leadership and partnership, local delivery and inclusive digital services.
Jocelle will chair the local delivery sub-committee with Jason Tutin of 100% Digital Leeds, contributing her expertise in digital inclusion and collaborating with leaders from across sectors to shape strategies that promote equal access for all.

Jocelle Lovell, Director of Inclusive Communities at Cwmpas said:

“Digital inclusion has the power to transform lives, communities and the economy. It is our role to ensure nobody is left behind. I am delighted to be part of the Digital Inclusion Action Committee, working with colleagues to build a digitally inclusive and economically resilient UK.”

Bethan Webber, Chief Executive of Cwmpas said:

“Rydym yn hynod falch o weld Jocelle yn cynrychioli Cwmpas a Chymru ar y Pwyllgor Gweithredu ar Gynhwysiant Digidol. Mae ei hymroddiad i hyrwyddo mynediad digidol teg yn ddiysgog a bydd hi’n dod â llais a gweledigaeth rymus i’r Pwyllgor. Mae penodiad Jocelle yn adlewyrchu arweinyddiaeth Cwmpas o ran cefnogi cymunedau digidol cynhwysol yng Nghymru ac edrychwch ymlaen at yr effaith gadarnhaol a pharhaol y bydd pwyllgor yn ei chael ar leihau allgau digidol a sicrhau mynediad teg i bawb ledled y DU.”