<div dir="ltr">Thank you Michael but please make sure that the nomination is submitted properly.<div><div style="font-size:12.8px"><span style="font-size:7.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:arial,sans-serif;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">Surname</span><span style="font-size:7.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:arial,sans-serif"><br>
<span style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">First Name</span><br>
<span style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">Job Title</span><br>
<span style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">Organization</span><br>
<span style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">City of Residence</span><br>
<span style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">Country of Residence</span><br>
<span style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">Nationality(ies) (multiple nationalities can be
specified, must be UN</span><br>
<span style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">countries)</span><br>
<span style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">Contact E-Mail</span><br>
<span style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">Contact Telephone number, including the country
code</span><br>
<span style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">Justification for the nomination, providing
relevant background information</span><br>
<span style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">(no more than 250 words)</span><br>
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<span style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">Candidatures must be sent by E-Mail by 9
December, to the non-voting chair</span><br>
<span style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">of the NomCom:<span class="gmail-apple-converted-space"> </span></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:115%;font-family:calibri,sans-serif"><a href="mailto:rhill@hill-a.ch"><span style="font-size:7.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:arial,sans-serif;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">rhill@hill-a.ch</span></a></span><span style="font-size:7.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:arial,sans-serif"><br>
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</span></div></div><div><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:arial,sans-serif">You still have a few hours left.</span></div><div><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:arial,sans-serif">Deirdre</span></div></div><div class="gmail_extra"><br><div class="gmail_quote">On 9 December 2016 at 19:17, Michael Oghia <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:mike.oghia@gmail.com" target="_blank">mike.oghia@gmail.com</a>></span> wrote:<br><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex"><div dir="ltr">Dear Deirdre, Richard, all:<div><br></div><div dir="auto">Thank you so much for this Ayden. I can't express in words how much I appreciate it! I'm very touched by your words and confidence in me.</div><div dir="auto"><br></div><div>I confirm that Ayden recieved my approval to submit it.</div><div dir="auto"><br></div><div dir="auto">For those of you who don't know me, I have been involved in Internet governance for a little over a year-and-a-half. In that short time, however, I have become a dedicated member of the community. Moreover, I believe strongly in both the IGF as well as the multistakeholder model, and I advocate for both at any opportunity I can (such as <a href="http://www.circleid.com/posts/20151208_a_billion_reasons_why_the_igf_matters/" target="_blank">this article</a> about the IGF and <a href="https://www.diplomacy.edu/blog/i’m-not-‘technical-person’-i-don’t-have-be" target="_blank">this one</a> about the MSM). If chosen as a MAG member, I will work tirelessly to ensure that all voices are heard, collaborate with individuals from across stakeholder groups, and endeavor to make IGF 2017 even more productive and fruitful.</div><div dir="auto"><br></div><div dir="auto">I would be happy to answer any questions or provide additional information. You can also visit my <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeoghia" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> page.</div><div dir="auto"><br></div><div>Thank you again for this incredible honor. </div><div dir="auto"><br></div><div class="gmail_extra"><div><div class="m_5982628932229914984m_3070942080708340391gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div><font face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Best,</font></div><div><font size="2" face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif">-Michael<br></font></div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><font size="2" face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif">__________________</font></div><div dir="ltr"><font size="2" face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><br></font></div><div dir="ltr"><font size="2" face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Michael J. Oghia</font></div><div dir="ltr"><font size="2" face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><a href="http://igmena.org/" target="_blank">iGmena</a> communications manager<br></font></div><div dir="ltr"><font size="2" face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif">2016 ISOC IGF returning ambassador<br></font></div><div><font size="2" face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Independent #netgov consultant & editor</font></div><div><font size="2" face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><br></font></div><div><font size="2" face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Belgrade, Serbia<br></font></div></div><div dir="ltr"><div><font size="2" face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Skype: mikeoghia<br></font></div></div><div><font size="2" face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><font color="#0000ff"><a href="https://www.twitter.com/MikeOghia" target="_blank">Twitter</a></font> <b>|</b> <font color="#0000ff"><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeoghia" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></font></font></div></div>
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<br><div class="gmail_quote">On Fri, Dec 9, 2016 at 4:40 PM, Ayden Férdeline <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:ayden@ferdeline.com" target="_blank">ayden@ferdeline.com</a>></span> wrote:<br><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex"><div><div>Hi Deidre,<br></div><div><div><br></div><div><div>I can confirm that I have spoken with Michael, and I have his permission to submit his nomination to this list. I'm copying him into this message, along with Richard Hill and the list, for transparency purposes. If any additional information is required, please let me know.<br></div></div><div><br></div></div></div><div class="m_5982628932229914984m_3070942080708340391m_2941807889103218828protonmail_signature_block"><div class="m_5982628932229914984m_3070942080708340391m_2941807889103218828protonmail_signature_block-user"><div>- Ayden <br></div></div><div class="m_5982628932229914984m_3070942080708340391m_2941807889103218828protonmail_signature_block-proton m_5982628932229914984m_3070942080708340391m_2941807889103218828protonmail_signature_block-empty"><br></div></div><div><br></div><blockquote type="cite" class="m_5982628932229914984m_3070942080708340391m_2941807889103218828protonmail_quote"><div>-------- Original Message --------<br></div><div>Subject: Re: [governance] Nomination for MAG - Michael Oghia<br></div><div>Local Time: 9 December 2016 4:24 PM<br></div><div>UTC Time: 9 December 2016 22:24<br></div><div>From: <a href="mailto:williams.deirdre@gmail.com" target="_blank">williams.deirdre@gmail.com</a><br></div><div>To: Ayden Férdeline <<a href="mailto:governance@lists.igcaucus.org" target="_blank">governance@lists.igcaucus.org</a><wbr>><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div style="width:100%;font-size:initial;font-family:Calibri,'Slate Pro',sans-serif,sans-serif;color:rgb(31,73,125);text-align:initial;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)">‎Ayden please look at the call and send all the information requested. <br></div><div style="width:100%;font-size:initial;font-family:Calibri,'Slate Pro',sans-serif,sans-serif;color:rgb(31,73,125);text-align:initial;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)">Also do you have agreement from Michael about the nomination?<br></div><div style="width:100%;font-size:initial;font-family:Calibri,'Slate Pro',sans-serif,sans-serif;color:rgb(31,73,125);text-align:initial;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><br></div><div style="width:100%;font-size:initial;font-family:Calibri,'Slate Pro',sans-serif,sans-serif;color:rgb(31,73,125);text-align:initial;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><br></div><div style="width:100%;font-size:initial;font-family:Calibri,'Slate Pro',sans-serif,sans-serif;color:rgb(31,73,125);text-align:initial;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><br></div><div style="width:100%;font-size:initial;font-family:Calibri,'Slate Pro',sans-serif,sans-serif;color:rgb(31,73,125);text-align:initial;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><br></div><div style="font-size:initial;font-family:Calibri,'Slate Pro',sans-serif,sans-serif;color:rgb(31,73,125);text-align:initial;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)">Sent from my BlackBerry 10 sma<wbr>rtphone.<br></div><table width="100%" style="background-color:white;border-spacing:0px"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2" style="font-size:initial;text-align:initial;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><div style="border-style:solid none none;border-top-color:rgb(181,196,223);border-top-width:1pt;padding:3pt 0in 0in;font-family:Tahoma,'BB Alpha Sans','Slate Pro';font-size:10pt"><div><b>From: </b>Ayden Férdeline<br></div><div><b>Sent: </b>Friday, 9 December 2016 18:16<br></div><div><b>To: </b><a href="mailto:governance@lists.igcaucus.org" target="_blank">governance@lists.igcaucus.org</a><br></div><div><b>Reply To: </b><a href="mailto:governance@lists.igcaucus.org" target="_blank">governance@lists.igcaucus.org</a><br></div><div><b>Subject: </b>[governance] Nomination for MAG - Michael Oghia<br></div></div></td></tr></tbody></table><span><div style="border-style:solid none none;border-top-color:rgb(186,188,209);border-top-width:1pt;font-size:initial;text-align:initial;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><br></div><div><br></div><div><div><div>Greetings, all-<br></div><div><br></div><div>I would like the CSCG to consider nominating <b>Michael Oghia</b> to serve on the MAG.<br></div><div><br></div><div>I see Michael as a bridge between
stakeholder groups and regions, as he represents: <br></div></div><ul><li>Developed nations (having been born and raised in the
United States);<br></li><li>MENA region (because he is Lebanese, works with iGmena, and does
considerable work in the region);<br></li><li>Europe (he currently lives in Serbia and travels frequently within the region);<br></li><li>Youth (he is 28); and<br></li><li>Civil society.<br></li></ul><div><div>He is already heavily involved in IGF
processes, such as the IXP and IPv6 Best Practice Forums, has spearheaded work within 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).<br></div><div><br></div><div>He has also been an Internet Society Ambassador to
the IGF twice, is an active member of the Youth Coalition on Internet
Governance, was a fellow earlier this year at the New Media Summer School, and he advocates for more youth involvement in the field both through
his writing and at relevant events.<br></div><div><br></div><div>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.<br></div><div><br></div><div>Best wishes,<br></div></div><div><br></div><div class="m_5982628932229914984m_3070942080708340391m_2941807889103218828protonmail_signature_block"><div class="m_5982628932229914984m_3070942080708340391m_2941807889103218828protonmail_signature_block-user"><div>Ayden Férdeline<br></div><div><a href="http://www.linkedin.com/in/ferdeline" title="http://www.linkedin.com/in/ferdeline" target="_blank">linkedin.com/in/ferdeline</a><br></div></div><div class="m_5982628932229914984m_3070942080708340391m_2941807889103218828protonmail_signature_block-proton m_5982628932229914984m_3070942080708340391m_2941807889103218828protonmail_signature_block-empty"><br></div></div><div><br></div></div></span></blockquote><div><br></div></blockquote></div><br></div></div></div></div>
</blockquote></div><br><br clear="all"><div><br></div>-- <br><div class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature">“The fundamental cure for poverty is not money but knowledge" Sir William Arthur Lewis, Nobel Prize Economics, 1979</div>
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