Kenley Joseph: Tech & Telecom Policy Leader – Haitian Roots, Big Law, AI & Digital Access

Kenley Joseph is a telecommunications and media attorney whose career bridges Big Law, public service, and nonprofit advocacy — all in the name of building a more equitable digital future.

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Today we’re joined by Kenley Joseph — Tech and Telecom Policy Counsel at the Multicultural Media, Telecom and Internet Council (MMTC), where he works to advance fair and inclusive access to broadband, spectrum, and emerging technologies.
From his roots in South Florida as the son of Haitian immigrants to his work advising Fortune 500 clients and shaping national tech policy, Kenley’s journey is one of perseverance, adaptability, and purpose. Along the way, he’s led high-impact pro bono cases, mentored future policy leaders, and brought a human-centered perspective to some of today’s most pressing digital equity challenges.
In this episode, Kenley shares how his upbringing, education in psychology and philosophy, and legal career informed his approach to advocacy — and why expanding digital access is critical in the age of AI.

We also explore:
🌎 How Kenley’s family history shaped his ambition and values
⚖️ Lessons from Big Law and his decision to pivot into nonprofit policy work
📡 The urgent stakes of broadband access and digital inclusion
🤖 AI policy and the importance of diverse voices in shaping the future
🏛️ What it’s really like to work with policymakers at the state and federal level
💬 Kenley’s advice for Gen Z changemakers in tech policy

Connect With Kenley:
👔 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenley-joseph-56a923b5/
📝 MMTC: https://www.mmtconline.org/

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🕓 Timestamps
0:00 🚀 Sneak Peek
0:31 🎧 Music Intro
0:37 👋 Meet Kenley Joseph
3:34 🌍 Haitian Roots & Immigrant Story
9:58 🔎 Childhood Curiosity → Law Path
14:10 ⚖️ Hobbies that Balance Legal Work
16:13 🧠 Psych & Philosophy → Problem-Solving in Law
21:43 🎓 Law School at Howard (DC Life)
26:37 💼 Legal Advocacy at Willkie Farr & Gallagher
31:48 📡 Broadband, AI & Digital Inclusion w/ MMTC
37:59 🤖 Gen Z & The Future of AI
42:13 🏛️ Working with Congress & FCC (Advocacy Tips)
45:41 🤝 Building Coalitions in Shifting Politics
56:30 📱 Kenley’s Favorite Tech Tool
57:56 🔚 Outro