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

[Hanane Boujemi]

+1 to Micheal and +1 to Minda

Hanane

On Tue, 10 Dec 2019 at 17:46, Maureen Hilyard <maureen.hilyard at gmail.com>
wrote:

> 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.
>>
>>
>>
>> -James Gannon
>>
>>
>>
>> *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
>>
>>
>>
>> Dear IRPC members,
>>
>>
>>
>> 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.
>>
>>
>>
>> *Statement of intent*
>>
>>
>>
>> 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
>>
>> __________________
>>
>>
>>
>> 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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