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Esther Rosenthal
Associate Vice President @Cox Communications
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WORK HISTORY
Associate Vice President @Cox Communications
San Diego, CA, US
Lead external engagement, multistate grant compliance, and contract negotiations supporting broadband expansion to unserved and underserved communities.• Direct negotiation and administration of $400M+ in broadband funding across 11 states and 26 programs, ensuring adherence to federal and state requirements.• Build and oversee a comprehensive compliance program spanning financial, operational, cybersecurity, procurement, and Buy American requirements.• Develop governance structures for grant execution, performance metrics, reporting, testing, and documentation.• Collaborate with state broadband offices, local governments, nonprofits, and community partners to advance equitable deployment.• Advise cross functional teams (Construction, Engineering, Legal, Finance, Technology) on requirements and compliance obligations.• Manage a team responsible for external affairs and grant compliance operations.
EDUCATION
Penn State University
BA, Broadcast/Cable
California Western School of Law
Law
California Western School of Law
Juris Doctor
Phila. HS for Girls
230th Class
ABOUT ESTHER ROSENTHAL
I’m an executive‑level leader specializing in government relations, regulatory strategy and compliance programs for highly regulated industries. With a background spanning legal, policy, operational and risk functions, I bring a uniquely cross‑functional perspective to organizations navigating public‑sector requirements or large‑scale infrastructure initiatives. My experience includes building and leading multistate regulatory teams, designing enterprise‑level compliance programs, and managing hundreds of millions of dollar in public funding across the United States. I’m known for turning complex regulatory requirements into actionable strategies, strengthening risk mitigation frameworks, and building credibility with government stakeholders at every level. I’ve supported major business initiatives including expansion into new markets, complex cross-industry settlement negotiations, extensive compliance initiatives, permitting and right‑of‑way strategies, safety and resiliency programs, and regulatory transitions affecting voice, video, and broadband services. My leadership style is collaborative, transparent, and focused on enabling operational teams to succeed within complex regulatory environs with extensive compliance obligations. The pillars of my career are strategic clarity, cross‑functional leadership and measurable impact. They are the value I bring to every organization I support.
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