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> >> >> >> >> The information transmitted is intended only for the person or entity to which >> it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. Any >> review, retransmission, dissemination, distribution, forwarding, or other use >> of, or taking of any action in reliance upon, this information by persons or >> entities other than the intended recipient is prohibited without the express >> permission of the sender. If you received this communication in error, please >> contact the sender and delete the material from any computer. ************************************************ William J. Drake International Fellow & Lecturer Media Change & Innovation Division, IPMZ University of Zurich, Switzerland [log in to unmask] (direct), [log in to unmask] (lists), www.williamdrake.org ************************************************