Congratulations to Kathy on appointment to PIR Board

[Anriette Esterhuysen]

Belated congrats from me too, Kathy!

Great to have you in this role.

Anriette

Anriette Esterhuysen -anriette at apc.org//anriette at gmail.com
Senior advisor global and regional internet governance
Association for Progressive Communications
www.apc.org  // afrisig.org

On 2023/06/19 16:31, Kathy Kleiman wrote:
>
> Dear Caleb and all NCSG Members,
>
> My heart is full with the many messages I received from you. Caleb and 
> I were both seated on the ISOC Board (Caleb) and PIR Board (me) over 
> the weekend - and finished ICANN77 with even more days of intensive 
> meetings :-).
>
> These are exciting days with much work to do. I sometimes feel that 
> our work for a free and open Internet is a very hard road. Then I 
> attend an ICANN meeting, and realize when we work together, the road 
> is smoother. Together - NCSG, NCUC and NPOC - are committed to protect 
> noncommercial expression online, and to create fair and balanced 
> policies on the Internet for commercial and noncommercial activity 
> alike. As Caleb writes, we seek transparency, accessibility and 
> inclusion.
>
> Great thanks to the organizers and leaders of tremendous sessions at 
> ICANN77 - the NCSC Policy session, the NPOC/NCUC meeting, and NCUC 
> Issues Forum kicking off our 20th Anniversary. Huge thanks to Julf, 
> Tomslin, Caleb, Benjamin, Farzi, Milton, our NCSG Councilors, and 
> everyone who organized and participated in these sessions!
>
> Please post the summary of a session that was meaningful to you at 
> ICANN77 - and please share a policy issue you would like to work on.
>
> For, as Caleb noted, we are looking for impactful contributions.  We 
> all have the ability to make them.
>
> Warmest regards,
>
> Kathy
>
>
> On 6/15/2023 7:36 AM, Caleb Olumuyiwa Ogundele wrote:
>> Hello Everyone,
>>
>> It is with great pleasure and excitement that I share the fantastic 
>> news of Kathy Kleiman's appointment as a director on the board of the 
>> Public Interest Registry (PIR).
>>
>> *https://www.internetsociety.org/news/press-releases/2023/new-appointment-to-the-public-interest-registry-board-of-directors/*
>>
>> I am delighted to extend my heartfelt congratulations to Kathy on 
>> this remarkable achievement!
>>
>> Kathy's outstanding dedication and invaluable contributions to the 
>> field of Internet governance have earned her this well-deserved 
>> recognition. Her extensive involvement with the NCSG and NCUC, along 
>> with her exceptional knowledge and passion for the advancement of the 
>> free and open Internet, made her an exemplary choice for the PIR board.
>>
>> The Public Interest Registry plays a crucial role in upholding the 
>> principles of transparency, accessibility, and inclusivity within the 
>> digital landscape. Kathy's appointment not only reflects her 
>> impressive expertise but also reaffirms her unwavering commitment to 
>> the betterment of the global internet community.
>>
>> As Kathy embarks on this new chapter, we can confidently anticipate 
>> her impactful contributions to the PIR board of directors. Her 
>> visionary thinking, strategic insights, and unwavering dedication to 
>> the public interest will undoubtedly steer the registry in the right 
>> direction, ensuring the continued growth and development of the 
>> Internet for the benefit of all.
>> -- 
>> *Caleb Ogundele*
>> Email: muyiwacaleb at gmail.com
>> Membership Chair
>> NPOC
> -- 
> Kathy Kleiman
> President, Domain Name Rights Coalition
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