Fagan Harris, chief of staff to Governor Wes Moore, has been named the next president and CEO of the Abell Foundation. He will assume the role Jan. 5, 2026, becoming only the second leader in the foundation’s history after Robert C. Embry Jr., who served nearly 40 years.
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Center for Technology Access and Training works to close digital divide in Sandtown
Michael Smith’s Center for Technology Access and Training has received a grant from the Abell Foundation to teach youth in Sandtown how to code, and is now providing computer literacy training, coding education, and troubleshooting services to residents in the community.
Tech leaders making headway on Baltimore’s digital inclusion strategyÂ
The Baltimore Digital Equity Coalition and the Baltimore Office of Broadband Digital Equity are working to close the digital divide and improve digital infrastructure in Baltimore, with plans to provide reliable internet access, modern devices, digital skills training, and technical support to all residents.

