Commissioner, California PUC
San Francisco Bay Area
- Current
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- Member, Advisory Committee at California Telehealth Network
- Chair, Panel of Experts at California Emerging Technology Fund
- Commissioner at California Public Utilities Commission
- Past
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- Member at California Broadband Task Force
- Director at Authorize.net formerly Lightbridge, Inc.
- Trustee at Association of Public Television Stations
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- Education
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- UC Hastings College of the Law
- University of California, Berkeley
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- Industry
- Telecommunications
- Websites
Rachelle Chong’s Summary
Expert in telecommunications, broadband, and broadcast regulation and policy at both federal and state levels. Also has significant expertise in energy issues relating to climate change, renewable energy and demand response issues. Background includes legal and regulatory expertise, in addition to start up and small business experience. Includes director experience for a public company, including chairing compensation committee.
Rachelle Chong’s Experience
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Member, Advisory Committee
California Telehealth Network
(Non-Profit; 1-10 employees; Health, Wellness and Fitness industry)
2007 — Present (1 year)
In 2007, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) recently announced it will fund California's proposal to establish a statewide California Telehealth Network (CTN). Under its Rural Health Care Pilot Program, the FCC will provide California with up to $22.1 million over three years to create this network.
* Create a statewide broadband network dedicated to health care, connecting public and non-profit health care providers in California's rural and urban areas, and bringing the benefits of telemedicine to the areas of California where the needs are most acute
* Link the California Telehealth Network to a nationwide backbone, creating greater access for the state's health care providers to continuing education, research, and peer networking
* Leverage and build upon California's leading edge telehealth efforts
* Use the CTN for ongoing disaster preparedness training
Website (under construction): http://www.caltelehealth.org/ -
Chair, Panel of Experts
California Emerging Technology Fund
(Non-Profit; 1-10 employees; Telecommunications industry)
2006 — Present (2 years)
Chairperson of Panel of Experts for non profit organization formed by California Public Utilities Commission that is dedicated to bringing broadband to all of California.
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Commissioner
California Public Utilities Commission
(Government Agency; 501-1000 employees; Telecommunications industry)
January 2006 — Present (2 years 10 months)
The CPUC regulates privately owned telecommunications, electric, natural gas, water, railroad, passenger transportation companies, including authorizing statewide video franchises. The five commissioners are appointed by the Governor of the State of California and confirmed by the Senate. The CPUC's goal is to ensure safe, reliable service at reasonable and affordable rates, protecting against fraud, and promoting the health of the economy.
