Bobbie Gilbert

Bio:

As Chief Government Affairs Officer at Ripple Fiber, Bobbie Gilbert has nearly two decades 
of experience in government relations, public policy, and legislative affairs. Her deep 
understanding of broadband policy and fiber economics has made her an instrumental 
leader in advancing strategic market expansion initiatives. By combining policy expertise 
with a passion for expanding fiber connectivity, she drives meaningful collaboration among 
municipalities, community stakeholders, and industry partners to support broadband 
deployment.

With prior roles at Charter Communications and Ohio Legislature, she brings a rare 
combination of legislative expertise and operational execution. Her experience positions 
her to address some of the industry's most pressing challenges, including navigating BEAD 
and other publicly funded broadband initiatives, planning for sustainable growth beyond 
initial funding rounds, and ensuring policy objectives remain aligned with the realities of 
network deployment.

She offers a practical perspective on how providers, local governments, and community 
stakeholders can work together to align policy, funding, and deployment strategies, turning 
broadband goals into successful infrastructure projects that serve communities for years 
to come.