• Qualifications for the position:
I served NCSG interests in several roles and became aware about our members needs, expectations, the challenges facing us and our own limits. I chose such position because I do believe we have to strengthen our policy work and prepare for next levels set by the context of IANA stewardship transition, ICANN reform and forthcoming GNSO changes. I do think that I bring different experiences:
- I participated in several working groups within ICANN on behalf of NCSG. I was co-chair of new applicant support working group , a cross working group between GNSO and ALAC aimed to give support for new gTLD applicants from developing countries, and I am also the co-chair the cross-community working group on Internet Governance.
- I was GNSO councilor in 2009 for 3 years representing NCSG and non-commercial interests. I am pretty familiar with GNSO policies, processes and procedures, kept updated of latest changes happening there in addition to the awareness about the dynamic of the groups we have to work with.
- I was NCSG and NCUC chair for 3 years now, doing the admin and organizational work at stakeholder group and constituency level, liaising with ICANN staff and leadership, with other groups officers. I also kept following policy development and supported councillors work, acknowledging the challenges and difficulties
• Statement of availability for the time the position requires:
Yes, I am available and committing as GNSO councillor
• The nominee’s statement may also include any other information that the candidate believes is relevant:
I learned a lot with my involvement within NCSG in last years and saw different aspect of our challenges as group and as structure. We are a volunteer-based structure and we get to prepare for the future, while I can help for policy as I did for the organizational side, I would like to spend also the time to prepare for those will lead in coming years. nobody lasts forever and everyone should be easily replaced to keep NCSG sustainable.