Aadil Ginwala

Aadil Ginwala is a Professor of Practice at the University of Pittsburgh's School of Law and serves as Senior Policy Advisor to the CIO. His work focuses on universal affordable high-speed internet access, particularly in Pittsburgh, Western PA, and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. He previously held leadership roles at the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), including Chief of Staff under President Biden and Secretary Raimondo, overseeing the $46 billion Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the BEAD program. Earlier, he served in the Obama White House as Assistant Director for Telecommunications and Education Innovation at the Office of Science and Technology Policy, driving initiatives like the Advanced Wireless Research Initiative (PAWR) and efforts to close the digital divide through programs like ConnectEd and ConnectHome.

Education:

• JD, Harvard Law School
• BA, Harvard University

Research Interests: Ginwala’s expertise spans telecommunications policy, broadband infrastructure, and equitable technology access. He has addressed challenges in deploying 5G technologies, streamlining broadband deployment on federal lands, and advancing tribal and rural broadband solutions. His work emphasizes the intersection of public policy and technological innovation to ensure social and economic equity.

Grants & Initiatives:

• Lead designer of the $46 billion BEAD program at NTIA
• Key contributor to the Advanced Wireless Research Initiative (PAWR)
• Interagency coordination on NEPA regulations for broadband deployment

Additional Experience: Before academia, Ginwala founded and led an AI healthcare startup in Pittsburgh, served as a Peace Corps volunteer in Benin (2001–2003), and clerked for Justice Virginia A. Long of the New Jersey Supreme Court.