COO & CTO
Gila River Telecommunications
Chandler, Arizona, United States
Rachael Wierson, MBA, CCNA, CCNP, is the Chief Operations and Technology Officer at Gila River Telecommunications, where she leads operational and technical teams across the company and its subsidiaries. With over 24 years in the telecommunications industry, she has extensive experience in network infrastructure, systems integration, operational strategy, and technology leadership. Rachael has guided organizations through transformative growth, with a focus on modernizing networks, streamlining operations, and delivering exceptional service in both rural and tribal communities.
She holds Cisco CCNA and CCNP certifications and earned her Bachelor of Science in Business Management and Decision Science, as well as her MBA, from the University of Montana. Known for her collaborative leadership style and commitment to innovation, Rachael continues to drive progress in broadband expansion and digital equity.
Tribal Broadband: Sovereignty, Culture, Connectivity
Monday, June 2, 2025
3:50 PM - 4:15 PM CT
Fiber Ecosystem: Managing the Customer Experience
Tuesday, June 3, 2025
1:00 PM - 1:40 PM CT