Would be great to have you in the MAG Michael. Could you please send me a short bio to recommend you? I know you personally and some of your IG  activities but am sure you are doing even more :)  Best of luck 

2016-12-13 21:10 GMT-05:00 Mueller, Milton L <[log in to unmask]>:

Would be good to get Michael on the MAG. Would be good to get anyone clueful on the MAG.

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> Milan, Stefania
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> 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
>
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> Férdeline <[log in to unmask]>
> Inviato: martedì 13 dicembre 2016 18.58.44
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> 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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