Hi
+1, would be great.
Bill
> On Dec 14, 2016, at 03:10, Mueller, Milton L <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>
> Would be good to get Michael on the MAG. Would be good to get anyone clueful on the MAG.
>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: NCSG-Discuss [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of
>> Milan, Stefania
>> Sent: Tuesday, December 13, 2016 1:08 PM
>> To: [log in to unmask]
>> Subject: Re: IGF MAG Nomination - Michael Oghia
>>
>> Dear Ayden
>> thanks for nominating Michael. I have met him at last year's IGF in Brazil, and
>> appreciated his enthusiasm and mixed background that certainly adds to
>> diversity in a community where we see a lot of the same faces. While those
>> same faces are invaluable and precious contributors we are very lucky to
>> have, I welcome also people who have the potential to bridge over new
>> communities. So my +1 to Michal, and thanks Ayden for this great idea.
>> All the best, stefi
>>
>> ________________________________________
>> Da: NCSG-Discuss <[log in to unmask]> per conto di Ayden
>> Férdeline <[log in to unmask]>
>> Inviato: martedě 13 dicembre 2016 18.58.44
>> A: [log in to unmask]
>> Oggetto: IGF MAG Nomination - Michael Oghia
>>
>> Greetings, all-
>>
>> As you may be aware, the purpose of the Multistakeholder Advisory Group
>> (MAG) is to advise the U.N. Secretary General on the programme and
>> schedule of the annual Internet Governance Forum. The MAG comprises of 55
>> members from government, the private sector, and civil society, and currently
>> includes NCSG members Avri Doria, Renata Aquino Ribeiro, and Ephraim
>> Percy Kenyanito, among others (apologies if I have missed any names). Those
>> nominated are expected to attend two virtual MAG meetings per month as
>> well as three face-to-face meetings per year.
>>
>> I would like the NCSG to consider nominating one of our members, Michael
>> Oghia, to serve on the MAG for 2017. I see Michael as a bridge between
>> stakeholder groups and regions, as he represents:
>>
>> * Developed nations (having been born and raised in the United States);
>> * MENA region (he is Lebanese, works with iGmena, and does considerable
>> work in the region);
>> * Europe (he currently lives in Serbia);
>> * Youth (he is 28); and
>> * Civil society.
>>
>> He is already heavily involved in IGF processes, such as the IXP and IPv6 Best
>> Practice Forums, spearheading work with Dynamic Coalitions (DC), such as
>> the DC on Core Internet Values and the DC on the Internet and Climate
>> Change, and has been involved in national and regional IGF initiatives, such as
>> the Southeastern European Dialogue on Internet Governance (SEEDIG) and the
>> European Dialogue on Internet Governance (EuroDIG).
>>
>> He has also been an Internet Society Ambassador to the IGF twice, is an active
>> member of the Youth Coalition on Internet Governance where he advocates
>> for more youth involvement in the field, was a fellow at EuroDIG and its youth
>> pre-event, and he has been an NCUC and NCSG member for the past 12
>> months where he has been instrumental in developing the charter for the
>> Middle East and Adjoining Countries Special Working Group.
>>
>> Finally, I know Michael and he has the positive energy and collaborative spirit
>> that the MAG needs to get work done. He has a quick mind, the ability to draw
>> connections others don't see, and the ability to draw out the talents of others.
>> He is always listening and motivating others with intelligent, constructive
>> feedback. I can't imagine anyone I'd want to work with more in the Internet
>> governance space.
>>
>> MAG nominations close on 16 December - I appreciate this nomination has
>> come through very last minute, but I hope we might consider lending our
>> support to one of our members.
>>
>> Best wishes,
>>
>> Ayden Férdeline
>> linkedin.com/in/ferdeline<http://www.linkedin.com/in/ferdeline>
>>
>>
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