+1 for Michael! He would bring a lot of passion and energy to the MAG. Rachel > On Dec 14, 2016, at 8:45 AM, William Drake <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > > 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: martedì 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. 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