The New Hampshire Division of Economic Development has announced the hiring of Carol Miller as Director of Broadband Technology.

In her new position, Miller will direct and coordinate state telecommunications policy planning initiatives as well as encourage and facilitate collaboration between public and private research development efforts. She will develop a high technology plan and act as an agent in helping the State’s business recruitment team to attract and retain high tech companies in New Hampshire. Miller will also serve as a resource for state policy makers and seek resources from government and non-profit entities to promote the State’s technology development and telecommunications planning initiatives.

“With a wide breadth of experience and fantastic industry knowledge, Carol is a tremendous addition to our team,” said New Hampshire Division of Economic Development Interim Director Roy Duddy. “Carol has been a respected voice in terms of broadband issues facing our state and we’re excited that she will be putting her considerable talents to use in helping us to increase our state’s access to and adoption of the newest and most innovative technologies.”

Miller, a native of northern New Hampshire, previously served as Vice President, Fiscal Director and co-founder of NCIA, an entrepreneurial Internet company for 16 years.  She has served as President of the New Hampshire Internet Service Providers and Chair of the Androscoggin Valley Economic Recovery Corp. in addition to being a board member of the State of NH Telecommunications Advisory Board. Miller is also an adjunct faculty member of the Community College System of New Hampshire teaching Financial Software.