Dear NARALO community - I am really looking forward to the candidate forum tomorrow.  Per the process, I’ve updated my SOI and am providing a brief introductory statement to my interests and qualifications below.

 https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/atlarge/pages/99735589/Ron+da+Silva+SOI

With 30+ years of internet experience, a career that has followed both technology and finance, expertise and leadership, I bring a unique set of experiences and skills as your candidate for NARALO Chair.  My involvement with ICANN began in 2010, 5 years on the ASO, 6 years on the ICANN Board, followed by involvement across ISPC, IPC, BC, NCUC.  Early in my career I chaired the ARIN advisory council and participated in standards work within the IETF.  I now sit on the Board of ARIN, co-chair the ISOC DC chapter, and have been a regular participant in At-large, but especially everything NARALO.

I bring a new leadership option as Chair, but not a new face.  I look back at the rotation of Chair, Secretariat, ALAC and Nomcom and see a number of the same volunteers returning.  This would be my first leadership role with NARALO, but not my first leadership role.  I am comfortable leading discussions, chairing committees and boards, bring a very inclusive style that welcomes input from all and especially encourages new participants to get involved.  I would bring that same style to NARALO.  I am fair, open, dedicated and very approachable.  My goal are to work across our ALS’s and individual members with intentionality to best serve the needs of our RALO and advocate for those needs to ICANN staff, ALAC and the rest of the ICANN community.  My priorities will be on outreach and rich RALO involvement.

I thank you in advance for your consideration and look forward to the opportunity to serve you as NARALO Chair.

sincerely,
-ron

—
Executive Management, Corporate Governance, Technology Strategy
www.linkedin.com/in/rondasilva
+1.703.505.4548


On Apr 24, 2026, at 11:43 AM, Ron da Silva <ronald.v.dasilva@gmail.com> wrote:

Dear all - I accept Judith’s nomination and would be honored to serve. Thank you Judith!.

regards,
-ron

—
Executive Management, Corporate Governance, Technology Strategy
www.linkedin.com/in/rondasilva
+1.703.505.4548


From: Judith Hellerstein <judith@jhellerstein.com>
Subject: [NA-Discuss] Re: **REMINDER** - 2026 leadership elections call for nominations period ends THIS Friday 24, April 2026** Nomination of Ron da Silva as NARALO Chair
Date: April 24, 2026 at 12:04:45 AM EDT
To: na-discuss@icann.org, ICANN At-Large Staff <Staff@atlarge.icann.org>

Yes sorry about the typo I was nominating Ron as NARALO Chair

On 4/23/26 10:51 PM, Judith Hellerstein wrote:
Dear Staff and NARALO Members,
It is my pleasure to nominate Ron da Silva to be the ALAC Chair.  Ron brings a wealth of experience to NARALO. Not only was he a past ICANN Board Member having been nominated by the ASO for two terms, but also is a current Board Member of ARIN and hopes to build on the current NARALO MOU with ARIN and strengthen our ties with them. He was also past chair of the Loudon County Communications Commission so will be able to bring this expertise to NARALO.  While on the ICANN Board Ron chaired the Finance Committee and several other committees.  Besides this Managerial and Governance experience, Ron also brings a deep technical expertise to the position.  Lastly, Ron brings an inclusive style to NARALO encouraging others to get involved and share their expertise.  This includes reaching out to all the ALSes and Individual members and hearing what their interests and concerns are and help them get more involved in NARALO. 
I believe Ron's inclusive style of chairing will serve NARALO well and look forward to working with him.

On 4/22/26 8:07 PM, Michelle DeSmyter via NA-Discuss wrote:
📣📣**REMINDER that the 2026 leadership elections call for nominations period ends THIS Friday 24, April 2026**📣📣
On behalf of Jonathan Zuck, ALAC Chair, we would like to announce that the 2026 call for nominations for At-Large leadership positions in NARALO is now open.
Positions Open:
Please refer to the 2026 ALAC and RALO Elections, Selections, and Appointments Workspace and  NARALO Regional  Selection 2026 workspace for a comprehensive list of all available positions, their criteria and job descriptions, and whether current holders of the positions are eligible for re-selection. 
Selection Schedule for ALAC Members, RALO Leadership, and ALAC Delegates to the NomCom:

 

·      10 April 2026 - Announcement of call for nominations and Nominee's Statement.* (NARALO rules require a call for nominations of 30 days before the start of elections on 11 May - NARALO’s call for nominations begins on 10 April 2026)
·      10 April - 24 April 2026 - Nomination period 
·      1 May 2026 - Deadline for nomination acceptances. Candidate statements should be submitted no later than 5 May 2025.
·      4 May 2016 - 7 May 2026- Calls with the candidates if desired by the RALOs. 
·      11 May 2026 - 15 May 2026 - Elections (If required, elections will begin no later than one week after the deadline for nomination acceptances and end no later than two weeks after that deadline). 
·      2026 AGM [ ICANN87] - Newly elected ALAC Members and RALOs Leaders shall be seated at the end of the 2026 AGM following the close of the Board Meeting on 22 October 2026. 
 
Process for Nominations: 
Nominations including self-nominations, must be made directly to the relevant RALO mailing list and by sending a note to At-Large Staff. 
All nominees are expected to submit a brief statement explaining why they believe they are a suitable candidate to At-Large Staff.  All nominees must also complete or update their Statement of Interest (see: At-Large New SOIs Workspace).
IMPORTANT: Criteria for NomCom Delegates
Please note: RALOs may recommend one or more candidates to the ALAC. The appointment of NomCom delegates is carried out by the ALAC. Therefore, RALO recommendations are not binding
Specific criteria and requirements regarding the NomCom composition and NomCom delegates are outlined in the ICANN Bylaws in Article 8.  
Also, please read the Job Description for NomCom Delegates. 
Many thanks for your attention to this call for nominations for At-Large leadership positions. 
Regards,
At-Large staff