Cara Duckworth Joins USTelecom to Lead Communications Team

June 9, 2025

WASHINGTON, DC - USTelecom | The Broadband Association today announced the appointment of Cara Duckworth as Senior Vice President - Communications.

Duckworth brings more than 20 years of experience leading strategic communications across government, technology, media, and entertainment sectors. Most recently, she served as Chief Corporate Communications Officer at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, where she was a senior executive and advisor to the Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property. Duckworth also has held senior communications roles at the Association of American Publishers, the Recording Industry Association of America and the Motion Picture Association.

"Cara brings a powerful mix of creativity, clarity, and strategic insight to our work," said Jonathan Spalter, USTelecom President and CEO. "Her experience in government and business-working shoulder to shoulder with innovators, creators, and policymakers-adds perspective, insights and experience that will serve our members and the broadband community well."

Earlier in her career, Duckworth worked as Press Secretary for the U.S. Senate Budget Committee and Deputy Press Secretary for Senator Don Nickles (R-OK).

"Fast, reliable broadband internet has the potential to connect everyone across the country with critical needs such as quality healthcare services, online education, workplace innovation, and so much more," said Cara Duckworth. "I am honored to join the incredible USTelecom team as we work together to highlight and advance the important role broadband plays in our nation's progress and in our everyday lives."

Duckworth holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from DePauw University. She is also a graduate of the Studio Theatre Acting Conservatory in Washington, D.C., and an active member of the DC stand-up comedy community.