[Announcement] NCSG Chair Decision Not to Run for Re-election

[Olévié Kouami]

+1 @Louise

Le lun. 9 juil. 2018 12:37, Louise Marie Hurel <louise.marie.hsd at gmail.com>
a écrit :

> Dear Farzi,
>
> You are an example of dedication and persistence. In spite of the travel
> challenges throughout this past year, you managed to stick to it, make
> yourself as present as ever. A diligent leader and always on top of things.
> This is definitely just a "," in the years to come as I'm sure you'll
> continue to engage and encourage many NCSG members.
>
> All the best,
>
> Louise Marie Hurel
>
> Cybersecurity Project Coordinator | Igarapé Institute
>
> London School of Economics (LSE) Media and Communications (Data and
> Society)
> Skype: louise.dias
> +44 (0) 7468 906327
> *l.h.dias at lse.ac.uk <l.h.dias at lse.ac.uk> *
> louise.marie.hsd at gmail.com
>
>
> On 9 July 2018 at 10:44, Olga Kyryliuk <olga_kyryliuk at ukr.net> wrote:
>
>> Dear Farzaneh,
>>
>> That's truly unfortunate for NCSG to lose your leadership. Not an easy
>> decision by all means. In any case, you are a valuable member of the
>> community, and hopefully a year will pass fast enough to get you back.
>>
>> Best,
>> Olga
>>
>>
>> *7 июля 2018, 02:02:04, от "farzaneh badii" <farzaneh.badii at gmail.com
>> <farzaneh.badii at gmail.com>>:*
>>
>> Dear NCSG Members,
>>
>> I have to sadly announce that I will not be able to seek re-election for
>> NCSG chair in the upcoming elections.  This was not an easy decision but I
>> believe it is in the best interest of NCSG and myself. I cannot travel
>> outside of the US for potentially a year and it is very uncertain when I
>> will be able to start traveling again. While attending the meetings
>> remotely can be very effective, NCSG chair position requires presence in
>> meetings. NCSG members and leaders went out of their way to help me in
>> ICANN 62, carrying out many of my tasks in Panama. But NCSG chair has to
>> build connections with other stakeholder groups and SO/ACs, and hold many
>> other meetings that need to be done face to face during ICANN meetings and
>> it is a struggle to delegate since full engagement with the tasks leading
>> up to the meetings is very much needed and cannot be effective with
>> briefings. Many of the NCSG leaders are also very busy and it is not fair
>> to burden them with NCSG Chair tasks.  I certainly do not want to take away
>> the chance from NCSG to have an effective NCSG chair who can attend the
>> meetings and further NCSG interest.
>>
>> It's a difficult time for me personally and professionally. But  I have
>> enjoyed the challenges and working with you. Thank you for your trust and
>> sorry for the shortcomings.
>>
>> I will continue carrying out my tasks as usual. When the elections end on
>> 21st of August and results are announced, I will arrange for the new NCSG
>> chair to be involved with all the tasks leading up to ICANN 63 so that the
>> Chair can run the Barcelona meeting in person. I will also work with NCSG
>> EC and those members that will be present in Barcelona to have a fully
>> engaged NCSG.
>>
>> This is not a goodbye. I will see you around (well remotely) and remain
>> committed to having a smooth transition for the next NCSG chair. I will
>> also help NCSG to advance its values and promote what we stand for in
>> domain name policy.
>>
>> We can perhaps call this "Badii Out" :)
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Best regards,
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Farzaneh
>>
>>
>
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