Ms. Bogdan-Martin has over two decades of leadership experience in global telecommunications policy and has emphasized the need for digital transformation to achieve economic prosperity, job economies, reduce climate impact, and save lives. Her historic election by International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Member States in September 2022 made Ms. Bodgan-Martin the first woman ever to head the 157-year-old organization. Known for mobilizing innovative partnerships, she aims promote meaningful connectivity, intensify cooperation to connect the unconnected, and strengthen the alignment of digital technologies with inclusive sustainable development.