Election 2023-2024/Nominations

Nominations for ISOC-NY Election 2023-2024

Board

Stuart Reid

• Nominated by Doug Frazier (accepted) and self-nominated (also nominated for Secretary)
• Male
• New York City Area
• Utmost respect for his ability to help lead and support others in getting things done (Doug Frazier)
• I have been working in community-based technology initiatives for over 30 years, primarily focused on under-served communities in NYC public housing. This includes the provision of free wireless Internet services, as well as ongoing collaboration with resident leaders and public housing groups in the development and deployment of innovative Internet-based applications and services designed to improve the quality-of-life and public safety in our public housing communities. As a co-founder and co-chair of The Smart Community Initiative, Inc. a NY not-for-profit and of Digital Divide Partners, I have worked for decades with public housing leaders in community-based technology initiatives focused on serving a population of nearly 600,000 - larger than the City of Boston or Atlanta. More than half of these residents are unemployed, and the average household income is below the poverty level at $23,000. While there have been many efforts to improve the connectivity and digital equity among this population, it remains severely under-resourced and under-served. As a Member of ISOC-NY I have been able to secure funding from the Internet Society Foundation to create a community-based streaming radio program that helped Harlem residents communicate with each other and coordinate the flow of resources and health-care information during the COVID pandemic. I have also been successful in securing funding from the Foundation to help support our annual Harlem Emergency Preparedness Event held in September at City College. I believe that the constituent groups that I have collaboratively worked with for many years need a voice at the ISOC-NY table, and that my continued involvement at the board level could further facilitate dialogue and stimulate more inclusion in the important discussions and initiatives of the Internet Society. It is for these reasons that I seek renewal of my Board Membership and Office of Secretary at ISOC-NY, of which I have been a Member and Officer for over five (5) years. (Stuart Reid, accepting Doug Frazier's nomination)
• https://www.thesmartci.org

Danny Glix

• Self-nomination
• Non-binary
• Manhattan NYC
• I am an internet nerd (glix.com) Existing member of ICAAN and IANA https://www.linkedin.com/in/dannyglix/
• https://glix.com

Dave Burstein

• Nominated by Bismark Boakye and self-nominated (did not respond to request for follow up info)
• Male
• 10 years ISOC experience. 25 years in tech journalism. Chaired 9 tech conferences. Active in Net Policy including ITU. Much more to follow (Dave Burstein)
• He is very knowledgeable and competent when it comes to day today issues regarding internet and networks .. He is always available to interact and has no difficulty reaching him out at all times (Bismark Boakye)

Andrea Romaoli Garcia

• Self-nomination
• Female
• I have residence in Brazil, Malta (EU) and Netherlands. I'm a Brazilian citizen and I live in Brazil almost of time. But I pass 3 to 4 months in Europe because my own law firm is based there. In New York I go there many times/year because my work in United Nations ( my workstation is UN headquarter in NY. As current Director of ISOC-NY I'm interested in the position as Vice President to continue contributing for the future of the internet and expand reach of the Internet Society's mission since my experience and educational certificates match to expected deliverables. As an expert in technologies, I have been a recommended international humanitarian attorney since my leadership embeds actions to promote and protect all human rights, help empower people, assist Governments and inject a human rights perspective into all Internet Society programmes. Among the activities, it is that I do for the Internet Society-NY as Director to ensure the communication's rights across the internet insofar as I'm compromised to ensure relevant key-points to Internet Society such as connectivity, trustworthiness, inclusion, openness, security and freedom of speech. I joined the Internet Society in January/2016 and my background gather more than 17 years in the international field by diplomatic performance across different positions and countries as much as holding UN leadership in parallel with active approaches for high level working groups for decision-making processes notably applying my skills for Governance of Internet and Communication, Technologies and active on space-regulatory bodies such as NASA issuing legislation, policies, regulations and guidance. My work is regularly focused on developing partnerships that build a team with strong regional relationships as well as expanding external networks and resources to projects in Internet Society. Recent highlights include positions as Project Manager, Program Coordinator (ITU-UN), Consultant, Mentor and leader by Global Compact at WEPs (UNWOMEN) and focal point of UNODC in partnership with Interpol through different areas: Governance, Court (CIDH), Technologies, Child Protection, Human Trafficking, Agriculture, Communication and Education as far as in United States, Malta, Switzerland, Canada, Brazil, Asia and Africa. My formal education as a lawyer gathered a Bachelor certificate at Science of Law, master in Tax Law and International Affairs. Different training courses in Resource Management and Technological Studies. Currently my career includes serving as Convenor for International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC/ISO) where I lead a Team on Biodigital Convergence developing standardization for technological convergence in the ethical, risk and social aspects. As lawyer expert in technologies, I was appointed for United Nations as person that overvalues the ethical and transformational governance as much as I was recognized researcher by creating the Sixth Dimension of Human Rights addressing technological age that maintains the evolution so much as it continues the development of principles of Jean-Jacques Rousseau that it is the ground of The Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Thus, I do hope you agree that I'm a perfect choice to collaborate with the Internet Society as Vice-President of ISOC-NY.
• https://c2e2.unepccc.org/people/andrea-romaoli/

Nayeem Ghori

• Self-nomination (also for Vice-President) (did not respond to follow-up)
• Male
• I wish to serve the internet society

Namra Naseer

• Self-nomination
• Female
• New York City
• I am writing to express my strong interest in contributing to the leadership team of the Internet Society (ISOC) New York Chapter by applying for both the Board Member (priority 1) and Vice President (priority 2) positions. My diverse background and extensive experience in internet governance, policy analysis, and advocacy make me a well-rounded candidate capable of driving positive change within the chapter. Background and Qualifications: For the past half-decade, I have been actively engaged in research, analysis, and advocacy, collaborating with key policymaking institutions in Islamabad and Washington, D.C. My experience includes moderating high-level conferences and fostering collaboration among C-suites, reflecting my ability to lead and facilitate strategic discussions. As a previous Board Member of the Internet Society's Islamabad Chapter, a three-times ICANN fellow, and an active member within Non-Commercial Stakeholder Group and Regional At Large Organizations within ICANN (specifically APRALO and NARALO), I have demonstrated my commitment to internet governance on a global scale. I have been a United Nations fellow at IGF 2021, and a fellow at NASIG and APSIG. My engagements with reputable organizations like Tech Change, the World Bank, McKinsey, and Atlas Corps have further broadened my perspective and strengthened my networking capabilities. Currently pursuing a second Masters from Columbia University in Information and Knowledge Strategy, I am deeply committed to staying at the forefront of emerging technologies and AI. My academic background, combined with my practical experience, equips me to contribute meaningfully to discussions and decision-making in the field of internet governance. Commitment and Dedication: I am enthusiastic about the opportunity to serve the ISOC New York Chapter in both the Board Member and Vice President capacities. My passion for expanding outreach and increasing awareness of internet governance aligns perfectly with the chapter's mission to ensure a free, open, and accessible internet for all. Why Both Positions? By expressing my interest in both the Board Member and Vice President positions, I aim to maximize my potential to contribute to ISOC New York Chapter's goals. These roles complement each other, and I believe that my combined efforts in strategic leadership and policy advocacy can bring significant value to the chapter and the broader ISOC community. I am confident that my background, qualifications, and commitment make me an ideal candidate for these critical positions. I am excited about the possibility of working collaboratively with the ISOC New York Chapter to drive positive change and shape the future of internet governance.
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/namranaseer/

Bismark Boakye

• Nominated by Dave Burstein (No response)
• Male
• Smart, hard-working, and has computer experience (Dave Burstein)

Phil Davis

• Nominated by Stuart Reid (Accepted)
• Male
• Rochester NY
• Phil Davis is a NYC native and long-time technologist, having run his own computer hardware and software development operations for decades. In fact, Phil was the one who introduced me to the Internet in the late 80's, when it was still in its infancy. Phil has worked tirelessly on developing Internet-based applications and services that address issues affecting under-served communities and that help bring digital equity to Black and brown communities. One early example was that in the mid-1980's Phil successfully developed and marketed a low-cost, entry-level computer that introduced many new users to PC's and the Internet when both where in their infancy. In addition to his technical acumen, Phil has considerable business experience as an independent entrepreneur and small business operator. Phil brings a depth of knowledge and real-world experience to ISOC-NY, and I look forward to his participation on the Board of Directors. (Stuart Reid)
• I am an African American and have been involved in information technology for over forty years. I've worked on data networks and online application development. I hope that my participation in the Internet Society can play a role on shrinking the digital divide. (Phil Davis)

Doug Frazier

• Nominated by Stuart Reid (Accepted)
• Male
• Douglas Frazier has been a technological pioneer and maven in bringing innovative broadband services and applications to under-served NYC communities since the 1990's. In his capacity as Chief Innovator and co-founder of Digital Divide Partners and The Smart Community Initiative, Frazier has been responsible for a series of technological accomplishments, including: Design, construction management and operational responsibility for fiber optic network connecting 38 buildings in the South Bronx providing VDSL “triple play” services to several thousand low-income families. Management and operation of computer learning center that provided free digital literacy training and computers to this under-resourced residential community as well (2004-2008). Design and installation of broadband networks, both wired and wireless, that provided free Internet access to residents living in affordable housing developments in Harlem, the Bronx and Brooklyn, in partnership with One Economy, a national leader in affordable and free broadband operating in over 50 cities across the country (2006-2010). Responsible for technology design, installation and operation of experimental hybrid fiber/wireless community broadband network implemented under contract with New York State Broadband Program Office. Completed network included 600 community wireless nodes in public housing locations in the South Bronx, Harlem and Brooklyn (2009-2014). Responsible for the design and construction of multi-layered Community Wide Area Network (CWAN) that interconnects community-based anchor institutions and residential communities in the Bronx, Manhattan and Brooklyn. The innovative CWAN design enables gigabit-level access as well as redundant emergency network communications that serve as the backbone for the Streaming University Project (2010-Present). Working in collaboration with public housing resident leaders, created "Virtual Tenant Patrol" service that enables apartment-dwelling residents to view their building lobbies and public spaces in real-time on their mobile devices and PC's (2009-Present) Created and developed "DDPFREETV" mobile live-streaming service that, in collaboration with local public housing leaders, is using Internet-based technology to help improve the quality-of-life and public safety in NYC's under-served communities (2022-Present). In addition to his formidable technical acumen, Doug Frazier is a Harlem native with deep roots and long-standing relationships in New York City's Black and brown communities, potentially bringing a fresh, "on-the-ground" perspective to the ISOC-NY Board of Directors that is sorely needed. (Stuart Reid)
• Life long community technology engineer. Would love to help make the community smarter (Doug Frazier)

Polly Spain

• Nominated by Stuart Reid. (Accepted)
• Female
• New York City area
• Polly Spain is a long-time public housing advocate and community leader in upper Manhattan who has pioneered the use of community-based Internet technology to improve the public safety and quality of life for her residents and community, including extensive work with Digital Divide Partners for over 15 years. Her decades of community-based experience includes membership on Community Board 7 in upper Manhattan, as well as a successful career as an educator in special education in the NYC school system. Polly brings an energetic and committed spirit to her work that is contagious. I look forward to her participation as an ISOC-NY Board Director. (Stuart Reid)
• I am interested in serving as a board director to utilize my professional experience as an educator and community leader to build the Internet Society capacity here in New York City; as a preeminent and innovative leader in the tech space.

Jennie Bourne

• Nominated by Dave Burstein (Accepted) (also nominated for Vice President)
• Female
• TK (Dave Burstein)
• I am a long-time journalist, author of two books on Internet technologies, and a member of the Producers Guild of America New Media Council. I support equitable access to the Internet for all. Protecting Internet freedom from governments seeking to censor content and limit international access are important priorities. I am against incursions on privacy and restrictive laws governing internet content and technologies. Limitations on Internet freedom pose a grave threat to freedom of expression and global access to information. (Jennie Bourne)

Alsu Sanchez

• Self nominated (also nominated by Dave Burstein as Alsu Kadyrova)
• Female
• New York City area
• Alsu is a data processing professional at a large firm. She is smart, good to partner, and hard-working. When she starts on a project, she finds a way to get it done. (Dave Burstein)
• I’ve been in the technology industry over 10 years and performed different roles. I’m interested in bringing unique point of view based on my gender, nationality and corporate professional experience. (Alsu Sanchez)

Greg Shatan

• Self-nomination (also for President)
• Male
• New York City area
• I am the current President of ISOC-NY, having stepped into that position when Joly McFie decided to step away from it a couple of years ago. I am also the Chapter Advisory Council Representative for ISOC-NY. It has been a challenging last few years, for ISOC-NY and generally; but I am confident that the future is bright for ISOC-NY. I have been a member of ISOC-NY since 2013. I joined the Board in 2018; we had an active first couple of years, with numerous in-person events and meetings. Then COVID hit and we lost all that. We still kept going with other activities, but they were not as high-profile. We helped support the ISOC Accessibility SIG (dealing with digital accessibility for people with disabilities), which has turned into an ISOC-NY supported group after an Internet Society reorganization of SIGs. We have also supported numerous livestreams of Internet-related events. We had some virtual and hybrid events, including post-ICANN meeting “readouts” and a Universal Acceptance Day event. But I hope that we will do much more with a refreshed Board. If re-elected, I plan to resume true in-person events. I also plan to have membership meetings or social events every other month and to get our Board meetings back on a regular schedule. I intend to spread and delegate responsibility better throughout the officers and the Board. For instance, I would like to have each officer and board member be responsible for planning one event, program or project each year. I would also like to put the Secretary in charge of scheduling and planning Board meetings. I also intend to re-establish committees with both Board and non-Board participation relating to policy, programming, and governance. I also want to have ISOC-NY partner more with other Internet-related institutions in the Greater New York area – including civil society, government, technical, academic. This will extend our reach and relevance. I want to re-emphasize ISOC-NY’s role as a public voice for an open and accessible Internet in New York. We have the ability to influence discourse on Internet issues relating to human rights, accessibility, technology, economics and many other things. We should take advantage of that. Finally, I want to foster a positive sense of community in ISOC-NY, both on the Board and among the membership. This got a bit lost during the pandemic, with no in-person events, fewer interactions, and some negative interactions at the Board level. It’s important that the organization is a positive experience as well as a force for good. It’s important that we have a real New York City community around ISOC-NY. If re-elected, I pledge to focus on each of the above points and to get ISOC-NY on track for a great year ahead. A little about me. I was born, raised and still live in New York City. I am an Internet and technology lawyer with Moses & Singer LLP, a medium-sized law firm with offices in the Chrysler Building. My work focuses on technology contracts, data protection and privacy, cybersecurity and web accessibility for people with disabilities. I’ve been a lawyer for over 35 years. I graduated from Columbia Law School in 1986, where I was the Editor-in-Chief of the Columbia-VLA Journal of Law & the Arts, and from Wesleyan University in 1981, where I majored in Sociology/Psychology and Music. I live in Greenwich Village and grew up on the Upper West Side. In my spare time, I play the baritone and bass saxophones. For nearly 20 years, I have been heavily involved with Internet governance and policy for over 16 years, primarily through participation in ICANN. For the last several years, my focus has been on end-users rights and representation. Currently, I am the Chair of NARALO (North American Regional At-Large Organization), which is the ICANN space for North American Internet end-users – both “At-Large Structures” (such as ISOC-NY) and individual members. Previously, I was a member of the At-Large Advisory Committee, the leadership team for the At-Large [end-user] community at ICANN. I’ve been participating in ICANN policy development Working Groups since 2007 and attending ICANN public meetings since 2013. I’ve been to over 30 ICANN public meetings and worked on well over a dozen Working Groups, in some cases as a subgroup chair. While I started out in ICANN’s Intellectual Property Constituency (and served as President for 3 years), I came to realize that I wanted to work for the interests of Internet end-users (i.e., all of us). In addition to ICANN policy issues, I have worked on digital accessibility for disabled persons and on digital divide issues (getting Internet access to people who don’t have access at all, or who lack meaningful access). Thank you for reading this statement. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me at greg@isoc-ny.org. (Amended)

Joseph Shraibman

• Self-nomination (also for Treasurer)
• Male
• New York City area
• I want to continue as Treasurer to provide continuity.

Marc Shifflett

• Self-nomination
• Male
• New York City area
• I have been a member of the NY Internet Society chapter for many years as well as very active in the NY open-source software and civic/gov-tech communities. I would like to donate my time and expertise toward helping the organization expand the community, concentrating on closing the various digital divides, improving government data transparency, citizen privacy, and the issues of bias around AI and machine learning.
• https://www.marcshifflett.com

Liwayway (Dawn) Arce-Rodriguez

• Self-nomination (also nominated for Board and Secretary by Andrea Romaoli Garcia)
• Female
• New York City area
• I believe that the internet is a powerful medium to advocate for social justice and development. It is also significant in achieving sustainable development in a global scale as it is an important and convenient source of information and connectivity to the world which advances not just education and commerce but all aspects of life. However, this same medium may also be used to promote falsehoods, commit crimes and heighten injustices, thus learning how to navigate towards an equilibrium of the internet's pros and cons is crucial today more than ever. Hence, I am interested to share my expertise as a lawyer, policy and research professional and former adjunct faculty member. My professional experience culled from the global south and the global north give me a profound insight on various needs of people from different cultures, demographics and backgrounds. I also have worked in multiple sectors - government (senate and judiciary), private sector (banking, nonprofit, law firms) media and the academe and international organizations. I have a Master of Laws degree from Columbia University and I am a barred lawyer from the Philippines. I previously worked at the International Labour Organization Office for the United Nations and Permanent Mission of Afghanistan to the United Nations, both based in New York. |I am currently a member of the Asian Society of Labour Law, and a Board Trustee of the Bantayog ng mga Bayani Foundation (memorial of heroes and martyrs), based in the Philippines. I hope I get the opportunity to work with you as a Board Director for more democratic access to the internet as an instrumental source of information for all peoples of the world, especially the marginalized and vulnerable sectors, including women and girls, persons with disabilities, refugees and the like.
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/liwaywayarce-rodriguez/

President

Danny Glix

• Self-nomination
• Non-binary
• Manhattan NYC
• I am an internet nerd (glix.com) Existing member of ICAAN and IANA https://www.linkedin.com/in/dannyglix/
  
• https://glix.com

Greg Shatan

• Self-nomination (also for Board)
• Male
• New York City area
• I am the current President of ISOC-NY, having stepped into that position when Joly McFie decided to step away from it a couple of years ago. I am also the Chapter Advisory Council Representative for ISOC-NY. It has been a challenging last few years, for ISOC-NY and generally; but I am confident that the future is bright for ISOC-NY. I have been a member of ISOC-NY since 2013. I joined the Board in 2018; we had an active first couple of years, with numerous in-person events and meetings. Then COVID hit and we lost all that. We still kept going with other activities, but they were not as high-profile. We helped support the ISOC Accessibility SIG (dealing with digital accessibility for people with disabilities), which has turned into an ISOC-NY supported group after an Internet Society reorganization of SIGs. We have also supported numerous livestreams of Internet-related events. We had some virtual and hybrid events, including post-ICANN meeting “readouts” and a Universal Acceptance Day event. But I hope that we will do much more with a refreshed Board. If re-elected, I plan to resume true in-person events. I also plan to have membership meetings or social events every other month and to get our Board meetings back on a regular schedule. I intend to spread and delegate responsibility better throughout the officers and the Board. For instance, I would like to have each officer and board member be responsible for planning one event, program or project each year. I would also like to put the Secretary in charge of scheduling and planning Board meetings. I also intend to re-establish committees with both Board and non-Board participation relating to policy, programming, and governance. I also want to have ISOC-NY partner more with other Internet-related institutions in the Greater New York area – including civil society, government, technical, academic. This will extend our reach and relevance. I want to re-emphasize ISOC-NY’s role as a public voice for an open and accessible Internet in New York. We have the ability to influence discourse on Internet issues relating to human rights, accessibility, technology, economics and many other things. We should take advantage of that. Finally, I want to foster a positive sense of community in ISOC-NY, both on the Board and among the membership. This got a bit lost during the pandemic, with no in-person events, fewer interactions, and some negative interactions at the Board level. It’s important that the organization is a positive experience as well as a force for good. It’s important that we have a real New York City community around ISOC-NY. If re-elected, I pledge to focus on each of the above points and to get ISOC-NY on track for a great year ahead. A little about me. I was born, raised and still live in New York City. I am an Internet and technology lawyer with Moses & Singer LLP, a medium-sized law firm with offices in the Chrysler Building. My work focuses on technology contracts, data protection and privacy, cybersecurity and web accessibility for people with disabilities. I’ve been a lawyer for over 35 years. I graduated from Columbia Law School in 1986, where I was the Editor-in-Chief of the Columbia-VLA Journal of Law & the Arts, and from Wesleyan University in 1981, where I majored in Sociology/Psychology and Music. I live in Greenwich Village and grew up on the Upper West Side. In my spare time, I play the baritone and bass saxophones. For nearly 20 years, I have been heavily involved with Internet governance and policy for over 16 years, primarily through participation in ICANN. For the last several years, my focus has been on end-users rights and representation. Currently, I am the Chair of NARALO (North American Regional At-Large Organization), which is the ICANN space for North American Internet end-users – both “At-Large Structures” (such as ISOC-NY) and individual members. Previously, I was a member of the At-Large Advisory Committee, the leadership team for the At-Large [end-user] community at ICANN. I’ve been participating in ICANN policy development Working Groups since 2007 and attending ICANN public meetings since 2013. I’ve been to over 30 ICANN public meetings and worked on well over a dozen Working Groups, in some cases as a subgroup chair. While I started out in ICANN’s Intellectual Property Constituency (and served as President for 3 years), I came to realize that I wanted to work for the interests of Internet end-users (i.e., all of us). In addition to ICANN policy issues, I have worked on digital accessibility for disabled persons and on digital divide issues (getting Internet access to people who don’t have access at all, or who lack meaningful access). Thank you for reading this statement. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me at greg@isoc-ny.org. (Amended)

Vice President

Thomas Yaaju

• Self-nomination (no response to request for follow up info)
• Male
• The Vice President shall preside at meetings in the absence of the President and shall perform any duties defined by the Board of Directors or the Officers. supports and promotes the development of the Internet as a global technical infrastructure, a resource to enrich people's lives, and a force for good in society. Our work aligns with our goals for the Internet to be open, globally connected, secure, and trustworthy.

Josephson Kiplangat

• Self-nomination
• Male
• Nairobi, Kenya
• I am a Bsc graduate in ICT in a kenyan University. I have more than 9 years work experience as a manager from different government offices. I think this post came at the right time. I have all the qualities, skills and attributes to handle this position. Being a manager in ICT section has made me learn along. This will be a greater booster to lead others in this position as vice president.

Andrea Romaoli Garcia

• Self-nomination (also for Board)
• Female
• As current Director of ISOC-NY I'm interested in the position as Vice President to continue contributing for the future of the internet and expand reach of the Internet Society's mission since my experience and educational certificates match to expected deliverables. As an expert in technologies, I have been a recommended international humanitarian attorney since my leadership embeds actions to promote and protect all human rights, help empower people, assist Governments and inject a human rights perspective into all Internet Society programmes. Among the activities, it is that I do for the Internet Society-NY as Director to ensure the communication's rights across the internet insofar as I'm compromised to ensure relevant key-points to Internet Society such as connectivity, trustworthiness, inclusion, openness, security and freedom of speech. I joined the Internet Society in January/2016 and my background gather more than 17 years in the international field by diplomatic performance across different positions and countries as much as holding UN leadership in parallel with active approaches for high level working groups for decision-making processes notably applying my skills for Governance of Internet and Communication, Technologies and active on space-regulatory bodies such as NASA issuing legislation, policies, regulations and guidance. My work is regularly focused on developing partnerships that build a team with strong regional relationships as well as expanding external networks and resources to projects in Internet Society. Recent highlights include positions as Project Manager, Program Coordinator (ITU-UN), Consultant, Mentor and leader by Global Compact at WEPs (UNWOMEN) and focal point of UNODC in partnership with Interpol through different areas: Governance, Court (CIDH), Technologies, Child Protection, Human Trafficking, Agriculture, Communication and Education as far as in United States, Malta, Switzerland, Canada, Brazil, Asia and Africa. My formal education as a lawyer gathered a Bachelor certificate at Science of Law, master in Tax Law and International Affairs. Different training courses in Resource Management and Technological Studies. Currently my career includes serving as Convenor for International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC/ISO) where I lead a Team on Biodigital Convergence developing standardization for technological convergence in the ethical, risk and social aspects. As lawyer expert in technologies, I was appointed for United Nations as person that overvalues the ethical and transformational governance as much as I was recognized researcher by creating the Sixth Dimension of Human Rights addressing technological age that maintains the evolution so much as it continues the development of principles of Jean-Jacques Rousseau that it is the ground of The Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Thus, I do hope you agree that I'm a perfect choice to collaborate with the Internet Society as Vice-President of ISOC-NY.
• https://c2e2.unepccc.org/people/andrea-romaoli/

Nayeem Ghori

• Self-nomination (also for Board) (No response to follow up)
• Male
• I wish to serve the internet society

Namra Naseer

• Self-nomination
• Female
• New York City
• I am writing to express my strong interest in contributing to the leadership team of the Internet Society (ISOC) New York Chapter by applying for both the Board Member (priority 1) and Vice President (priority 2) positions. My diverse background and extensive experience in internet governance, policy analysis, and advocacy make me a well-rounded candidate capable of driving positive change within the chapter. Background and Qualifications: For the past half-decade, I have been actively engaged in research, analysis, and advocacy, collaborating with key policymaking institutions in Islamabad and Washington, D.C. My experience includes moderating high-level conferences and fostering collaboration among C-suites, reflecting my ability to lead and facilitate strategic discussions. As a previous Board Member of the Internet Society's Islamabad Chapter, a three-times ICANN fellow, and an active member within Non-Commercial Stakeholder Group and Regional At Large Organizations within ICANN (specifically APRALO and NARALO), I have demonstrated my commitment to internet governance on a global scale. I have been a United Nations fellow at IGF 2021, and a fellow at NASIG and APSIG. My engagements with reputable organizations like Tech Change, the World Bank, McKinsey, and Atlas Corps have further broadened my perspective and strengthened my networking capabilities. Currently pursuing a second Masters from Columbia University in Information and Knowledge Strategy, I am deeply committed to staying at the forefront of emerging technologies and AI. My academic background, combined with my practical experience, equips me to contribute meaningfully to discussions and decision-making in the field of internet governance. Commitment and Dedication: I am enthusiastic about the opportunity to serve the ISOC New York Chapter in both the Board Member and Vice President capacities. My passion for expanding outreach and increasing awareness of internet governance aligns perfectly with the chapter's mission to ensure a free, open, and accessible internet for all. Why Both Positions? By expressing my interest in both the Board Member and Vice President positions, I aim to maximize my potential to contribute to ISOC New York Chapter's goals. These roles complement each other, and I believe that my combined efforts in strategic leadership and policy advocacy can bring significant value to the chapter and the broader ISOC community. I am confident that my background, qualifications, and commitment make me an ideal candidate for these critical positions. I am excited about the possibility of working collaboratively with the ISOC New York Chapter to drive positive change and shape the future of internet governance.
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/namranaseer/

Jennie Bourne

• Nominated by Dave Burstein (Accepted) (also nominated for Board)
• Female
• TK (Dave Burstein)
• I am a long-time journalist, author of two books on Internet technologies, and a member of the Producers Guild of America New Media Council. I support equitable access to the Internet for all. Protecting Internet freedom from governments seeking to censor content and limit international access are important priorities. I am against incursions on privacy and restrictive laws governing internet content and technologies. Limitations on Internet freedom pose a grave threat to freedom of expression and global access to information. (Jennie Bourne)

Secretary

Efe Orikpete

• Self-nomination (did not respond to request for further info)
• Male
• As an experienced community leader and dedicated professional, I bring diverse skills and experiences that make me an ideal candidate for the role of Secretary at the Internet Society US New York Chapter (ISOC-NY) . Here's why I am fit for this position: Strong Community Engagement: My active involvement in the Google Product Expert Community and leadership of over 100 members as President of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Vanguard demonstrates my commitment to fostering and nurturing communities around shared goals and interests. Effective Leadership: I have a proven track record of effective leadership in guiding online communities and managing teams. My experience as President of the FOIA Vanguard showcases my ability to mobilize and lead diverse individuals toward common objectives. Project Management: My role as a Project Assistant at Connected Development has equipped me with practical project management skills, ensuring efficient execution and delivery of initiatives within the organization. Financial Expertise: Serving as Treasurer at Inter Club has provided me with financial management and accountability experience, which can be valuable in overseeing budgets and resources within the ISOC-NY. Passion for the Internet's Future: I am deeply passionate about the Internet's role in our society, and I am committed to advancing its accessibility, security, and responsible use. I believe that my dedication to the mission of the Internet Society aligns perfectly with the goals of the organization. Communication Skills: Effective communication is vital for any Secretary role. My experience in various leadership positions has honed my communication skills, ensuring clear and efficient information dissemination within the organization. Detail-Oriented: The role of Secretary demands attention to detail, which I have cultivated through my previous roles, including documentation and record-keeping. I am excited about the opportunity to contribute my skills, experiences, and passion to the Internet Society of New York. If elected as Secretary, I am committed to upholding the values of the organization, facilitating communication, and supporting initiatives that promote the positive and responsible use of the internet in our community. Thank you for considering my candidacy, and I look forward to the opportunity to serve the ISOC-NY and its members effectively.

Stuart Reid

• Self-nominated (also for board)
• Male
• New York City area
• I have been working in community-based technology initiatives for over 30 years, primarily focused on under-served communities in NYC public housing. This includes the provision of free wireless Internet services, as well as ongoing collaboration with resident leaders and public housing groups in the development and deployment of innovative Internet-based applications and services designed to improve the quality-of-life and public safety in our public housing communities. As a co-founder and co-chair of The Smart Community Initiative, Inc. a NY not-for-profit and of Digital Divide Partners, I have worked for decades with public housing leaders in community-based technology initiatives focused on serving a population of nearly 600,000 - larger than the City of Boston or Atlanta. More than half of these residents are unemployed, and the average household income is below the poverty level at $23,000. While there have been many efforts to improve the connectivity and digital equity among this population, it remains severely under-resourced and under-served. As a Member of ISOC-NY I have been able to secure funding from the Internet Society Foundation to create a community-based streaming radio program that helped Harlem residents communicate with each other and coordinate the flow of resources and health-care information during the COVID pandemic. I have also been successful in securing funding from the Foundation to help support our annual Harlem Emergency Preparedness Event held in September at City College. I believe that the constituent groups that I have collaboratively worked with for many years need a voice at the ISOC-NY table, and that my continued involvement at the board level could further facilitate dialogue and stimulate more inclusion in the important discussions and initiatives of the Internet Society. It is for these reasons that I seek renewal of my Board Membership and Office of Secretary at ISOC-NY, of which I have been a Member and Officer for over five (5) years. (Stuart Reid)
• https://www.thesmartci.org

Marcna A. Pierre

• Self-nominated
• Female
• New York City area
• I’ll be able to build effectively on my skills to serve the community. Through my involvement in change and progress, this opportunity is better suited to promote my vision in my sustained commitments. This amazing experience will boost my leadership to synergically work with local institutions and create innovative solutions to problems. My participation will help me to build the self-confidence of young people, amplify the impact of their work, and ensure capable, effective leaders for the future. I’ll be able to expand my horizons and gain a global perspective in sustainable development to improve and contribute to youth civic service and a new emphasis on civic education especially for leadership training to ensure young people are prepared to engage in their community in Education, Democracy, Governance, and civic life.

Liwayway Arce-Rodriguez

• Nominated by Andrea Romaoli Garcia (not accepted by deadline - also self-nominated for board)
• Female
• New York City area
• She is assistant to director of ILO with a prominent background in the economic system and governance (Andrea Romaoli Garcia)

Treasurer

Joseph Shraibman

• Self-nomination (also for Board)
• Male
• New York City area
• I want to continue as Treasurer to provide continuity.