Alex Wermer-Colan, PhD

Alex is a cofounder of Philly Community Wireless, a community-controlled internet network, making available free, open access in public spaces, private residences, and nonprofit organizations in North Philadelphia. As a long-term volunteer and, more recently, Executive Director, Alex’s work and knowledge base spans most aspects of the organization, including but not limited to building assessments and installs, other technical work, operations, partnership building, and leading events. Alex also works at Temple University Libraries, where he supports teaching and research with emerging technologies across the disciplines. A resident of North Philadelphia, Alex was named Technical.ly Philly’s Tech Community Leader of the Year in 2022.