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 Executive Director, Alex’s work spans most aspects of the organization, including building assessments and installs, partnership building, and fundraising. Alex also works at Temple University Libraries, where he supports teaching and research with emerging technologies across the disciplines. Alex is a member of the City of Philadelphia’s Office of Information Technology’s Digital Literacy Alliance. A resident of North Philadelphia, Alex was named Technical.ly Philly’s Tech Community Leader of the Year in 2022.