Joseph W. Waz, Jr

Senior Vice President, External Affairs and Public Policy Counsel
Comcast Corp

Joseph W. Waz, Jr. is Senior Vice President, External Affairs and Public Policy Counsel for Comcast Corporation, based at the company's headquarters in Philadelphia. Joe has primary responsibility for Comcast's public policy positions and advocacy strategies. He also oversees the company's community investment programs, serving as the founding President of the Comcast Foundation. His extensive board service includes chairmanship of Settlement Music School, the nation'[s oldest and largest community school of the arts; vice chairmanship of the National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship; and service on the board of the Internet Education Foundation.

In 2002, Joe was presented with the cable industry's highest honor, the Vanguard Award, for his work in government and community relations.