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CLOSED: 48-HOUR CONSENSUS CALL - Deadline Friday, 30 January 2026, at 14:00 UTC - GNSO-Appointed Mentor for ICANN Fellowship Program
by Saewon Lee Jan. 30, 2026

Jan. 30, 2026

Dear SSC members, Per the message below, as no objections were received, the SSC will consider this to be a Full Consensus recommendation and submit it to the GNSO Council with a motion for confirmation at its meeting on 12 February 2026. As also shared, the preliminary decision will be sent to ICANN org first so that the name is submitted by 10 February 2026. Thank you all and have a great weekend! Kind regards, Saewon From: Saewon Lee via Gnso-ssc <gnso-ssc(a)icann.org> Reply-To: Saewon Lee <saewon.lee(a)icann.org> Date: Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 8:51 AM To: "gnso-ssc(a)icann.org" <gnso-ssc(a)icann.org> Subject: [Gnso-ssc] 48-HOUR CONSENSUS CALL - Deadline Friday, 30 January 2026, at 14:00 UTC - GNSO-Appointed Mentor for ICANN Fellowship Program Dear SSC members, Thank you for all the thoughtful suggestions and kind input to help SSC’s process improve in the future. As a follow-up to today’s call, the SSC has reached preliminary agreement to recommend Imran Hossen as the GNSO-Appointed Mentor for the ICANN Fellowship Program. (See the candidate materials here [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AYC…>.) If you object to this recommendation, please respond on the mailing list no later than Friday, 30 January 2026, at 14:00 UTC. If no objections are received, the SSC will consider this to be a Full Consensus recommendation and submit it to the GNSO Council by 2 February 2026 with a motion for confirmation at its meeting on 12 February 2026. The preliminary decision will be sent to ICANN org by 10 February 2026, subject to confirmation on 12 February 2026. Thank you for your cooperation. Kind regards, Saewon Saewon Lee Policy Development Support Manager for GNSO Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Mobile: +1 (310) 463-5541 Email: saewon.lee(a)icann.org<mailto:saewon.lee@icann.org> Skype: saewon.lee.icann Website: www.icann.org<http://www.icann.org>

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Post Call | GNSO SSC Meeting | Wednesday, 28 January 2026
by Terri Agnew Jan. 28, 2026

Jan. 28, 2026

Dear all, All recordings for the GNSO Standing Selection Committee call held on Wednesday, 28 January 2026 at 13:00 UTC can be found on the agenda wiki page <https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/oQA_K> (attendance included) and the GNSO Master Calendar<https://gnso.icann.org/en/group-activities/calendar/2026>. These include: * Attendance (please let me know if your name has been left off the attendance list) * Audio recording * Zoom recording (including audio, visual, rough transcript & chat) * Transcript * Agenda & Notes/Action Items (if applicable) For additional information, you may consult the mailing list archives<https://lists.icann.org/hyperkitty/list/gnso-ssc@icann.org/> and the main wiki page<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/CADRBQ>. Thank you! Kind regards, Terri Policy Team Supporting the GNSO

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48-HOUR CONSENSUS CALL - Deadline Friday, 30 January 2026, at 14:00 UTC - GNSO-Appointed Mentor for ICANN Fellowship Program
by Saewon Lee Jan. 28, 2026

Jan. 28, 2026

Dear SSC members, Thank you for all the thoughtful suggestions and kind input to help SSC’s process improve in the future. As a follow-up to today’s call, the SSC has reached preliminary agreement to recommend Imran Hossen as the GNSO-Appointed Mentor for the ICANN Fellowship Program. (See the candidate materials here<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AYCxK>.) If you object to this recommendation, please respond on the mailing list no later than Friday, 30 January 2026, at 14:00 UTC. If no objections are received, the SSC will consider this to be a Full Consensus recommendation and submit it to the GNSO Council by 2 February 2026 with a motion for confirmation at its meeting on 12 February 2026. The preliminary decision will be sent to ICANN org by 10 February 2026, subject to confirmation on 12 February 2026. Thank you for your cooperation. Kind regards, Saewon Saewon Lee Policy Development Support Manager for GNSO Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Mobile: +1 (310) 463-5541 Email: saewon.lee(a)icann.org<mailto:saewon.lee@icann.org> Skype: saewon.lee.icann Website: www.icann.org<http://www.icann.org>

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Survey Results | SSC - 2026 GNSO-Nominated Mentor for the ICANN Fellowship Program
by Saewon Lee Jan. 27, 2026

Jan. 27, 2026

Dear SSC, Thank you again to everyone who took time to participate in the survey and share your responses – your input will help make tomorrow’s discussion more effective! Herewith attached are the survey results for GNSO’s nomination of the ICANN Fellowship Program Mentor for 2026: * The “Data_All” file presents the ranking in p.8, where I have marked in red numbers the top 3 rankings with the yellow highlights/red outlined box being our #1. * The “Responses_All” file presents individual responses with comments to provide a bit more context for the discussions/selection process and I have redacted the individual responders. A few things to note from the survey result: * We received 9 responses in total through the survey, but not representing all SG/Cs. * Though the rankings indicate a winner, it is not the end result and still can be up for discussion. The survey results are for your reference only and intended to support discussion, and the final decision may be adjusted following tomorrow’s meeting. I hope this helps move our discussions along. See you all tomorrow! Kind regards, Saewon Saewon Lee Policy Development Support Manager for GNSO Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Mobile: +1 (310) 463-5541 Email: saewon.lee(a)icann.org<mailto:saewon.lee@icann.org> Skype: saewon.lee.icann Website: www.icann.org<http://www.icann.org> From: Saewon Lee <saewon.lee(a)icann.org> Date: Monday, January 26, 2026 at 8:33 PM To: "gnso-ssc(a)icann.org" <gnso-ssc(a)icann.org> Subject: POLL CLOSED | SSC - 2026 GNSO-Nominated Mentor for the ICANN Fellowship Program Dear SSC Members, Kindly note that the poll is now CLOSED. Staff will share the results prior to our meeting on Wednesday, 28 January 2026, at 13:00 UTC. Thank you to all those members that responded to the survey. Kind regards, Saewon From: Saewon Lee via Gnso-ssc <gnso-ssc(a)icann.org> Reply-To: Saewon Lee <saewon.lee(a)icann.org> Date: Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 5:25 PM To: "gnso-ssc(a)icann.org" <gnso-ssc(a)icann.org> Subject: [Gnso-ssc] REMINDER: POLL OPEN | SSC - 2026 GNSO-Nominated Mentor for the ICANN Fellowship Program ***REMINDER: Please complete the survey below if you haven’t already done so. The poll closes Monday, 26 January 2026 at 23:59 UTC*** Dear SSC Members, A belated Happy New Year to you ALL!!! As shared during the Kick-off meeting, the Expressions of Interest (EOIs) to select the GNSO-nominated Mentor for the ICANN Fellowship Program closed last Friday, 16 January 2026. We received a total of 6 candidates (One submission was received after the deadline and accepted at the discretion of the Leadership Team). The poll for this selection process is now OPEN and will CLOSE on Monday, 26 January 2026 at 23:59 UTC. Kindly complete the survey using the following link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MFJJ9T5 [surveymonkey.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.surveymonkey.com/r/MFJJ9T5__;!!PtGJa…> The list of candidates and relevant materials can be found on wiki here: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AYCxK [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AYC…> Kindly note that the survey is intended as a discussion guide and not as a means of making a final determination. However, your participation is highly valued, as your input will provide helpful insights into the views of SSC members and support the decision-making process when the SSC convenes on Wednesday, 28 January 2026 at 13:00 UTC, to discuss the candidates. Should you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Much appreciated, Saewon Saewon Lee Policy Development Support Manager for GNSO Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Mobile: +1 (310) 463-5541 Email: saewon.lee(a)icann.org<mailto:saewon.lee@icann.org> Skype: saewon.lee.icann Website: www.icann.org<http://www.icann.org>

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Proposed Agenda | GNSO Standing Selection Committee Meeting | Wednesday, 28 January 2026
by Saewon Lee Jan. 27, 2026

Jan. 27, 2026

Dear SSC, Please find the proposed agenda for Wednesday, 28 January 2026, at 13:00 UTC below: 1.⁠ ⁠Welcome & SOIs 2.⁠ GNSO Appointed Mentor for the ICANN Fellowship Program 2026 Candidates Evaluation a. Review of Survey Results b. Discussion and Selection of Candidates 3.⁠ ⁠Next Steps - Timing of Consensus Call & GNSO Council Confirmation 4.⁠ ⁠AOB The survey results will be shared with you soon in a separate email. Kind regards, Saewon Saewon Lee Policy Development Support Manager for GNSO Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Mobile: +1 (310) 463-5541 Email: saewon.lee(a)icann.org<mailto:saewon.lee@icann.org> Skype: saewon.lee.icann Website: www.icann.org<http://www.icann.org> From: Julie Bisland via Ntfy-gnso-ssc <ntfy-gnso-ssc(a)icann.org> Reply-To: Julie Bisland <julie.bisland(a)icann.org> Date: Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 8:35 AM To: "ntfy-gnso-ssc(a)icann.org" <ntfy-gnso-ssc(a)icann.org> Cc: GNSO-Secs <gnso-secs(a)icann.org> Subject: [Ntfy-gnso-ssc] **REMINDER** Meeting Invitation | GNSO Standing Selection Committee Meeting | Wednesday, 28 January 2026 Reminder to please send apologies only to gnso-secs(a)icann.org<mailto:gnso-secs@icann.org> (avoid sending to the team list) Dear all, The GNSO Standing Selection Committee (SSC) Meeting is scheduled on Wednesday, 28 January 2026 at 13:00 UTC for 60 minutes. Join the Zoom Room directly: https://icann.zoom.us/j/94560333319?pwd=SE9NTGdFRHNhRUdOZlBoYi9jR1h2UT09<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann.zoom.us/j/94560333319?pwd=SE9NTGdF…> Meeting ID: 945 6033 3319 Passcode: AqA*NR37+s Before joining the call: * Please send apologies to gnso-secs(a)icann.org<mailto:gnso-secs@icann.org> * Please be sure you have read the ICANN Expected Standards of Behavior<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.icann.org/resources/pages/expected-s…> , the ICANN Community Anti-Harassment Policy<https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/community-anti-harassment-policy-2017…> and the ICANN Community Participant Code of Conduct<https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/adopted-icann-community-partici…>. * Visit the Wiki agenda pages for 2026: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/PwA6K [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/PwA…> Audio only: One tap mobile +19294362866,,94560333319#,,,,*8419095341# US (New York) +12532158782,,94560333319#,,,,*8419095341# US (Tacoma) Meeting ID: 945 6033 3319 Passcode: 8419095341 Find your local number: https://icann.zoom.us/u/aIFn14e8S<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann.zoom.us/u/aIFn14e8S__;!!PtGJab4!5M…> Thank you. Kind regards, Terri Policy Team Supporting the GNSO

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POLL CLOSED | SSC - 2026 GNSO-Nominated Mentor for the ICANN Fellowship Program
by Saewon Lee Jan. 27, 2026

Jan. 27, 2026

Dear SSC Members, Kindly note that the poll is now CLOSED. Staff will share the results prior to our meeting on Wednesday, 28 January 2026, at 13:00 UTC. Thank you to all those members that responded to the survey. Kind regards, Saewon From: Saewon Lee via Gnso-ssc <gnso-ssc(a)icann.org> Reply-To: Saewon Lee <saewon.lee(a)icann.org> Date: Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 5:25 PM To: "gnso-ssc(a)icann.org" <gnso-ssc(a)icann.org> Subject: [Gnso-ssc] REMINDER: POLL OPEN | SSC - 2026 GNSO-Nominated Mentor for the ICANN Fellowship Program ***REMINDER: Please complete the survey below if you haven’t already done so. The poll closes Monday, 26 January 2026 at 23:59 UTC*** Dear SSC Members, A belated Happy New Year to you ALL!!! As shared during the Kick-off meeting, the Expressions of Interest (EOIs) to select the GNSO-nominated Mentor for the ICANN Fellowship Program closed last Friday, 16 January 2026. We received a total of 6 candidates (One submission was received after the deadline and accepted at the discretion of the Leadership Team). The poll for this selection process is now OPEN and will CLOSE on Monday, 26 January 2026 at 23:59 UTC. Kindly complete the survey using the following link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MFJJ9T5 [surveymonkey.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.surveymonkey.com/r/MFJJ9T5__;!!PtGJa…> The list of candidates and relevant materials can be found on wiki here: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AYCxK [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AYC…> Kindly note that the survey is intended as a discussion guide and not as a means of making a final determination. However, your participation is highly valued, as your input will provide helpful insights into the views of SSC members and support the decision-making process when the SSC convenes on Wednesday, 28 January 2026 at 13:00 UTC, to discuss the candidates. Should you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Much appreciated, Saewon Saewon Lee Policy Development Support Manager for GNSO Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Mobile: +1 (310) 463-5541 Email: saewon.lee(a)icann.org<mailto:saewon.lee@icann.org> Skype: saewon.lee.icann Website: www.icann.org<http://www.icann.org>

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REMINDER: POLL OPEN | SSC - 2026 GNSO-Nominated Mentor for the ICANN Fellowship Program
by Saewon Lee Jan. 26, 2026

Jan. 26, 2026

***REMINDER: Please complete the survey below if you haven’t already done so. The poll closes Monday, 26 January 2026 at 23:59 UTC*** Dear SSC Members, A belated Happy New Year to you ALL!!! As shared during the Kick-off meeting, the Expressions of Interest (EOIs) to select the GNSO-nominated Mentor for the ICANN Fellowship Program closed last Friday, 16 January 2026. We received a total of 6 candidates (One submission was received after the deadline and accepted at the discretion of the Leadership Team). The poll for this selection process is now OPEN and will CLOSE on Monday, 26 January 2026 at 23:59 UTC. Kindly complete the survey using the following link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MFJJ9T5 [surveymonkey.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.surveymonkey.com/r/MFJJ9T5__;!!PtGJa…> The list of candidates and relevant materials can be found on wiki here: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AYCxK [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AYC…> Kindly note that the survey is intended as a discussion guide and not as a means of making a final determination. However, your participation is highly valued, as your input will provide helpful insights into the views of SSC members and support the decision-making process when the SSC convenes on Wednesday, 28 January 2026 at 13:00 UTC, to discuss the candidates. Should you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Much appreciated, Saewon Saewon Lee Policy Development Support Manager for GNSO Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Mobile: +1 (310) 463-5541 Email: saewon.lee(a)icann.org<mailto:saewon.lee@icann.org> Skype: saewon.lee.icann Website: www.icann.org<http://www.icann.org>

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POLL OPEN | SSC - 2026 GNSO-Nominated Mentor for the ICANN Fellowship Program
by Saewon Lee Jan. 19, 2026

Jan. 19, 2026

Dear SSC Members, A belated Happy New Year to you ALL!!! As shared during the Kick-off meeting, the Expressions of Interest (EOIs) to select the GNSO-nominated Mentor for the ICANN Fellowship Program closed last Friday, 16 January 2026. We received a total of 6 candidates (One submission was received after the deadline and accepted at the discretion of the Leadership Team). The poll for this selection process is now OPEN and will CLOSE on Monday, 26 January 2026 at 23:59 UTC. Kindly complete the survey using the following link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MFJJ9T5 The list of candidates and relevant materials can be found on wiki here: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AYCxK Kindly note that the survey is intended as a discussion guide and not as a means of making a final determination. However, your participation is highly valued, as your input will provide helpful insights into the views of SSC members and support the decision-making process when the SSC convenes on Wednesday, 28 January 2026 at 13:00 UTC, to discuss the candidates. Should you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Much appreciated, Saewon Saewon Lee Policy Development Support Manager for GNSO Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Mobile: +1 (310) 463-5541 Email: saewon.lee(a)icann.org<mailto:saewon.lee@icann.org> Skype: saewon.lee.icann Website: www.icann.org<http://www.icann.org>

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