[IRPCoalition] Co-chair nomination and SC self-nomination

[Maureen Hilyard]

I would certainly add my support for both Michael and Minda.

Maureen


On Tue, 10 Dec 2019, 7:03 AM James Gannon, <james at cyberinvasion.net> wrote:

> I will second Mikes self-nomination, having seen his work for a number of
> years now I think he would be an excellent candidate for the Steering
> Committee.
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> -James Gannon
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> *From: *IRP <irp-bounces at lists.internetrightsandprinciples.org> on behalf
> of "Michael J. Oghia" <mike.oghia at gmail.com>
> *Date: *Tuesday, 10 December 2019 at 16:54
> *To: *Internet Rights and Principles DC <
> irp at lists.internetrightsandprinciples.org>
> *Subject: *[IRPCoalition] Co-chair nomination and SC self-nomination
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> Dear IRPC members,
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> With this email, I would like to offer two nominations. One is for the
> nomination of *M**inda Moreira* to reprise her role as *co-chair* over
> the 2020-2022 period. She has done a phenomenal job with Marianne and the
> IRPC Steering Committee to ensure climate issues as well as other issues
> such as the rights of refugees, migrants, and other marginalised groups are
> on the agenda. I am excited for IRPC's path forward, and I am confident she
> can continue to lead well.
>
>
>
> For the second nomination, I am officially *self-nominating myself* for
> the open *IRPC Steering Committee* position. The opening of this position
> comes at an ideal time, which I hope my statement of intent below affirms.
> Should anyone else support my nomination, I would be grateful for a second.
>
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> *Statement of intent*
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> My name is Michael J. Oghia, I live in Belgrade, Serbia, and I am
> currently the advocacy and engagement manager for the Global Forum for
> Media Development (GFMD). I have been involved with the IGF community and
> wider Internet governance ecosystem since 2015, and have been actively
> searching for an appropriate position where I could serve as an advisor.
> Not only do I meet all the criteria of a successful IRPC Steering Committee
> member, but the shifting focus of the IRPC to the relationship between
> human rights, the environment, and ICT sustainability provides an ideal
> space for me to contribute my expertise and the networks I have built since
> I began writing about and advocating for these issues in 2016. I am
> confident that, if elected, I could help shape the IRPC's engagement
> strategy going forward, be a vital resource for the community, and also
> take full advantage of my existing experience and connections to other IGF
> Dynamic Coalitions to the benefit of the IRPC. I have been closely involved
> in planning the last two IRPC sessions at the IGF, and I look forward to
> generating even more positive momentum going forward. In addition to my
> experience with Internet governance and ICT sustainability, I have also
> worked in conflict resolution, journalism & media, policy, and development
> for almost 10 years across five countries: the US, Lebanon, India, Turkey,
> and Serbia. I'm happy to answer any questions you may have, and  encourage
> to check out my LinkedIn <https://linkedin.com/in/mikeoghia> for more
> information. Thank you for your time and consideration!
>
>
>
> Best,
>
> -Michael
>
> __________________
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>
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> Michael J. Oghia | Advocacy & Engagement Manager
>
> Global Forum for Media Development (GFMD <https://gfmd.info>)
>
> Belgrade, Serbia | Twitter <https://www.twitter.com/MikeOghia> | LinkedIn
> <https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeoghia>
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