Sean McLaughlin

Sean McLaughlin is an educator, media access advocate and non-profit executive. In 2006, he became the first executive director for Access Humboldt , a community media organization providing local access channels, broadband network connections, digital media production resources, training and support in Humboldt County, California.

McLaughlin is a policy wonk – he has published articles, provided expert testimony before legislative and regulatory agencies, and participated in international conferences. Previously, McLaughlin was the first chief executive officer for Akaku: Maui Community Television.

In this interview, McLaughlin describes the ways that Access Humboldt has increased the value of Access Humboldt to the rural communities it serves by creating wireless broadband connectivity for people who would otherwise be "off the grid." McLaughlin also talks about an innovative, affordable approach to providing video on demand, and other innovations.


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Interview Log

0:00 – 7:55 Access Humboldt comes up with a way to leverage its I-Net and create wireless services to an outlying rural town.

7:55 – 11:45 How a dynamic public-private collaboration took form to make it happen quickly. What’s still to be added.

11:45 – 14:55 Feedback and subsequent broadband projects.

14:55 – 18:15 Why the push for broadband access fits right into the Access mission.

18:15 – 22:15 As a new access center in the digital era, how did it affect the planning for services?

22:15 – 28:45 A dynamic and cost effective way to present video on demand

28:45 – 31:30 Sean’s roots in Access TV and the first video he produced that demonstrated its potential to build bridges.