Report Writing & Data Visualization

Kaptivate Helps Draft NTIA’s Office of Minority Broadband Initiatives Report to Congress

In today’s digital world, fast and reliable Internet access is a cornerstone of education, economic growth, and equity. For many higher education anchor institutions, however, broadband infrastructure remains a barrier rather than a bridge. Through the Connecting Minority Communities (CMC) Pilot Program, the Office of Minority Broadband Initiatives (OMBI) is working to change that — ensuring that minority-serving institutions and their communities are no longer left behind.

With Kaptivate’s support, OMBI set out to tell this powerful story — one rooted in data, visualization, and human experience — to showcase how investments in digital infrastructure are transforming education and strengthening entire communities.

Overview

Many higher education anchor institutions, including Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs) and other Minority-serving institutions (MSIs), have long faced systemic challenges in accessing high-speed Internet. These anchor institutions often operate in underserved or rural areas with outdated infrastructure, making it difficult to support remote learning, digital resources, and equitable student success.

Despite these hurdles, these institutions remain resilient. They seek not only to create digital opportunities but to drive economic impact in the communities they serve. The federal government’s CMC Pilot Program has committed funding to help MSIs improve connectivity — but translating that impact into a compelling, data-driven narrative required strategic expertise.

OMBI needed a way to synthesize complex data, real-world testimonials, and the broader story of digital equity into a report that could inspire, inform, and mobilize stakeholders across education, government, and technology.

Solution

Kaptivate partnered with OMBI to create a powerful storytelling framework that combined research, analysis, and accessible design. The solution was grounded in a collaborative, multi-phase process. Together, OMBI and Kaptivate produced a report that didn’t just share statistics — it told a story of empowerment, resilience, and a digital future where no community is left behind.

Client Strategy & Stakeholder Discovery

Initial alignment sessions and interviews with educational leaders and community members set the stage for a human-centered narrative.
Data Analysis & Visualization

Cleaned, analyzed, and translated broadband data into intuitive charts and graphics that clarified institutional needs and progress.
Market Context & Findings Development

Conducted research to understand the broader landscape of broadband inequality and surfaced insights unique to minority-serving institutions.
Content & Report Development

Crafted a compelling narrative that wove together data, quotes, and visuals — highlighting not just infrastructure investments, but the resilience and innovation of these schools.
Accessibility & Engagement

Delivered a report that was ADA-compliant, visually compelling, and strategically positioned to inform policy, funding, and public engagement.

Report Writing & Data Visualization

Kaptivate Helps Draft NTIA’s Office of Minority Broadband Initiatives Report to Congress

Competency Model Program to Broader Human Capital Strategies

Overview

Solution

Client Strategy & Stakeholder Discovery

Data Analysis & Visualization

Market Context & Findings Development

Content & Report Development

Accessibility & Engagement

Bold pivots and powerful comebacks .