Meki Adefris
About Meki Adefris
Meki Adefris serves as the Director of Marketing & Partnerships at Starry Connect, National, where he has worked since 2021. He has a background in community engagement and digital accessibility initiatives, having previously held various roles in marketing and special events management.
Work at Starry
Meki Adefris has been serving as the Director of Marketing & Partnerships for Starry Connect, National since 2021. In this role, Adefris focuses on enhancing broadband adoption and digital accessibility in underserved communities. Prior to this position, Adefris held the role of Senior Director of Field Marketing at Starry, Inc. for five months in 2020-2021. Adefris's work at Starry includes leading initiatives that foster community engagement and drive partnerships aimed at improving digital literacy.
Education and Expertise
Meki Adefris studied Mass Communication and Journalism at Old Dominion University, where Adefris earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from 1993 to 1997. Adefris also attended Howard University for one year in 1992-1993. This educational background supports Adefris's expertise in marketing and community engagement, particularly in the context of digital accessibility and broadband adoption.
Background
Before joining Starry, Meki Adefris held various roles in marketing and community engagement. Adefris worked as the Special Events and Sponsorships Manager at Independence Community Bank from 2004 to 2006. Adefris also served as a Strategic Partnership and Special Events Consultant at Cool Culture in 2015-2016 and as a Special Events Consultant at MKTG in 2016-2017. Adefris's experience spans over a decade in roles focused on event management and strategic partnerships.
Achievements
Meki Adefris has led significant initiatives aimed at improving digital literacy and access in low-income communities. Adefris managed the build-out of a computer lab for the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles, enhancing digital skills. Adefris also collaborated with Microsoft on the Affordable Computer Initiative and served as project lead for the EveryoneOn Digital Literacy program. Additionally, Adefris implemented a digital device donation program in partnership with Ziff Davis, Prose, and SNIPES, providing affordable computer access to Starry Connect households.