Digitunity Welcomes Teodora Mihaylova as its New Project Manager

NORTH CONWAY, NH –  November 4, 2024 
Digitunity is excited to welcome Teodora Mihaylova based in East Rutherford, New Jersey as its new Project Manager, bringing her expertise and dedication to support the organization’s initiatives. Originally from Bulgaria, Teodora brings extensive experience in global digital development, research, writing, and project management.
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As Project Manager, Teodora will oversee the successful planning, coordination, and execution of projects, ensuring that Digitunity’s work remains aligned with strategic goals and achieves measurable outcomes. She will also contribute to research, knowledge management, and data efforts related to computer ownership.

Teodora has held key roles in digital development and international affairs including working on the USAID Digital Ecosystem Country Assessment for the Pacific Islands, which was commissioned by the U.S. Department of State via the Digital Connectivity and Cybersecurity Partnership and carried out by the DAI Digital Frontiers Project. Her work includes managing multinational projects, leading stakeholder research, and supporting global development goals. Additionally, her experience at the Center for International Private Enterprise honed her skills in knowledge management, research, and content creation on economic inclusion, democratic governance, and private-sector led global development efforts. She holds a B.A. in Foreign Affairs from the University of Virginia and an M.A. in European Studies from Georgetown University.

“As Digitunity continues to advance the greater good by driving systemic change to achieve computer ownership for all across the United States, Teodora’s unique experience in developing USAID’s Digital Ecosystem Country Assessments and strong analytical, communication and management skills will play a critical role in meeting our mission of ensuring that everyone who needs a computer has one” said Karisa Tashjian, Senior Director of Programs and Strategic Partnerships. 

Digitunity is a national nonprofit organization with a mission to make owning a computer possible for everyone. Engaged in advancing digital equity for nearly forty years, Digitunity generates and places donated computers with organizations serving people in need, supports a national practitioner network, and advises states, cities, and coalitions on strategies to meet the ongoing device needs of people impacted by the digital divide.

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