Meeting invitation: NARALO Meet the Candidates Call on Monday, 05 May 2025 at 19:00 UTC
Dear All, There will be a NARALO Meet the Candidates Call scheduled for Monday, 05 May 2025 at 19:00 UTC for 60 minutes. For other times: https://tinyurl.com/2s3h2893 The agenda (to be updated) and call details can be found at: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/cINBDw Zoom Link: https://icann.zoom.us/j/94856057100?pwd=Ypg99bqFxLI1ddZ6fP49SlyNPUNaqq.1 / Passcode: NARALOM05* Thank you. Kind Regards, At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community Website: atlarge.icann.org<https://atlarge.icann.org/> Facebook: facebook.com/icann<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge>atlarge<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge>
Dear All, There will be a NARALO Meet the Candidates Call scheduled for Monday, 05 May 2025 at 19:00 UTC for 60 minutes. For other times: https://tinyurl.com/2s3h2893 The agenda and call details can be found at: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/cINBDw Zoom Link: https://icann.zoom.us/j/94856057100?pwd=Ypg99bqFxLI1ddZ6fP49SlyNPUNaqq.1 / Passcode: NARALOM05* Thank you. Kind Regards, At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community Website: atlarge.icann.org<https://atlarge.icann.org/> Facebook: facebook.com/icann<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge>atlarge<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge>
Hello, Just checking whether we could have a recording of this session. Best Mohibul On Mon, May 5, 2025 at 2:21 PM ICANN At-Large Staff via NA-Discuss < na-discuss@icann.org> wrote:
Dear All,
There will be a *NARALO *Meet the Candidates Call scheduled for *Monday, 05** May 2025 at 19**:00 UTC *for 60 minutes.
For other times: https://tinyurl.com/2s3h2893
The agenda and call details can be found at: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/cINBDw
Zoom Link: https://icann.zoom.us/j/94856057100?pwd=Ypg99bqFxLI1ddZ6fP49SlyNPUNaqq.1* / Passcode: NARALOM05**
Thank you.
Kind Regards,
At-Large Staff
ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community
Website: atlarge.icann.org
Facebook: facebook.com/icann <https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge> atlarge <https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge>
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Hi Mohibul, All recordings are listed on the wiki agenda page: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/cINBDw Kind regards, Michelle ________________________________ From: Mohibul Mahmud <mohibul.mahmud@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, May 5, 2025 8:42:47 PM To: ICANN At-Large Staff Cc: na-discuss@icann.org; Jonathan Zuck; denise.hochbaum@gmail.com; Waqar Ahmad; alan.greenberg@mcgill.ca; Adrian Schmidt-ICANN; dana.cramer@torontomu.ca; rookayya.g@gmail.com; Naela Sarras Subject: [Ext] Re: [NA-Discuss] **REMINDER** Meeting invitation: NARALO Meet the Candidates Call on Monday, 05 May 2025 at 19:00 UTC Hello, Just checking whether we could have a recording of this session. Best Mohibul On Mon, May 5, 2025 at 2:21 PM ICANN At-Large Staff via NA-Discuss <na-discuss@icann.org<mailto:na-discuss@icann.org>> wrote: Dear All, There will be a NARALO Meet the Candidates Call scheduled for Monday, 05 May 2025 at 19:00 UTC for 60 minutes. For other times: https://tinyurl.com/2s3h2893 [tinyurl.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://tinyurl.com/2s3h2893__;!!PtGJab4!-Sx8pyM...> The agenda and call details can be found at: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/cINBDw [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/cIN...> Zoom Link: https://icann.zoom.us/j/94856057100?pwd=Ypg99bqFxLI1ddZ6fP49SlyNPUNaqq.1 [icann.zoom.us]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://icann.zoom.us/j/94856057100?pwd=Ypg99bqF...> / Passcode: NARALOM05* Thank you. Kind Regards, At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community Website: atlarge.icann.org [atlarge.icann.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://atlarge.icann.org/__;!!PtGJab4!-Sx8pyM_6...> Facebook: facebook.com/icann [facebook.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge__;!!PtGJab4!-Sx8pyM_6t2dhmJXm5qq-PXjM-XnOlbXVhzGoVsOhgdra5k17Z62Wk1GEeBKdghb-w8wEYoIFmMVyCy5K8z8KwW7CJNq7Ex0dC4$>atlarge [facebook.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge__;!!PtGJab...> ------ NA-Discuss mailing list -- na-discuss@icann.org<mailto:na-discuss@icann.org> To unsubscribe send an email to na-discuss-leave@icann.org<mailto:na-discuss-leave@icann.org> Visit the NARALO online at http://www.naralo.org [naralo.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.naralo.org__;!!PtGJab4!-Sx8pyM_6t2dhm...> ------ _______________________________________________ By submitting your personal data, you consent to the processing of your personal data for purposes of subscribing to this mailing list accordance with the ICANN Privacy Policy (https://www.icann.org/privacy/policy) and the website Terms of Service (https://www.icann.org/privacy/tos). You can visit the Mailman link above to change your membership status or configuration, including unsubscribing, setting digest-style delivery or disabling delivery altogether (e.g., for a vacation), and so on.
I put the recording through the AI grinder: - transcript attached. *NARALO Meet the Candidates Call, May 5, 2025*: *Michelle DeSmyter (ICANN Org)* - Welcomed participants and introduced the call. - Mentioned apologies from Eduardo Diaz and Marita Moll. - Listed staff present and gave housekeeping reminders. - Handed the meeting over to Greg Shatan. *Greg Shatan (Chair)* - Presented the agenda: candidate presentations for Secretariat and ALAC delegate to the NOMCOM, Q&A, and closing remarks. - Clarified that Jonathan Zuck is running unopposed and will speak if time permits. - Moderated transitions between speakers and managed the Q&A. *Bibi Rookaya Gulmahamed (Secretariat candidate)* - Highlighted active involvement in NARALO and ICANN fellowship. - Discussed organizing the NARALO Universal Acceptance Day and participation in outreach and engagement plans. - Brought professional experience in records, information management, IT, and cybersecurity. - Stressed commitment to transparency, accountability, and underrepresented voices. - Pledged to ensure timely communications and accessible documentation if elected. *Denise Hochbaum (Secretariat candidate)* - Introduced herself as a Brazilian-American with a PhD in architecture. - Described her experience in teaching, event organization, and internet governance since 2016. - Highlighted involvement in the NARALO Advisory team, ICANN meetings, the NextGen program, and DNS Women’s initiatives. - Emphasized passion for community-building and mentorship. - Pledged to connect members across regions and generations if elected. *Waqar Ahmad (ALAC delegate to NOMCOM candidate)* - Shared professional background in telecom and networking, with work at Rogers Canada. - Detailed affiliations with NARALO, Internet Society Canada Chapter, IEEE, and ITU smart cities initiatives. - Highlighted leadership in a VSIC Urdu translation project and engagement with ARIN. - Emphasized technical expertise, policy insight, and commitment to diversity and transparency. - Asked for community support to strengthen NOMCOM contributions. *Alan Greenberg (ALAC delegate to NOMCOM candidate)* - Explained his candidacy was encouraged by respected colleagues. - Referred to his extensive ICANN experience, including 18 years in At-Large and 10 years in the GNSO. - Cited deep knowledge of IANA, PTI, and the IANA transition. - Highlighted ability to assess leadership qualities and commitment to ICANN’s goals. - Asked for community support. *Dana Cramer (ALAC delegate to NOMCOM candidate)* - Thanked nominator Kathleen. - Discussed experience across ICANN, ARIN, IGF, Giganet, TPRC, and Internet Society. - Addressed concerns about being a newer NARALO member and framed it as a strength. - Highlighted selection experience on university committees and nonprofit boards. - Emphasized analytical skills and cross-sector perspective. *Adrian Schmidt (ALAC delegate to NOMCOM candidate)* - Introduced himself as current NARALO Secretariat and engineer with global experience. - Highlighted ability to bridge technical and executive communication gaps. - Emphasized multicultural experience and relationship-building. - Committed to ensuring all voices are heard, building consensus, and representing NARALO with integrity. *Jonathan Zuck (ALAC, unopposed)* - Asked Secretariat candidates about strategies to expand NARALO’s base of ALSes. - Asked NOMCOM candidates how they would bring in new faces to ALAC and the board and whether NOMCOM should remain involved in ALAC appointments. *Candidate Responses (Q&A)* - *Bibi Rookaya Gulmahamed*: Emphasized outreach to underrepresented groups (Francophone, Indigenous, NGOs). - *Denise Hochbaum*: Called for bridging gaps between regions (US, Canada, Puerto Rico), inclusive action, and strategic planning. - *Waqar Ahmad*: Recommended outreach to local technical and civil society groups and showcasing benefits of ALS membership. - *Alan Greenberg*: Highlighted the need to focus not only on recruiting but on retaining newcomers and selecting people with a real interest in ICANN. - *Dana Cramer*: Focused on building relationships and creating a welcoming, inclusive environment. - *Adrian Schmidt*: Advocated balancing experience and new blood, maintaining care not to break what’s working. *Additional Questions* - Glenn McKnight asked about underrepresented groups and recruitment/retention strategies. - Kathleen Scoggin asked Secretariat candidates to suggest concrete onboarding ideas. - Evan and Alfredo asked about HR and interview experience for NOMCOM candidates; all candidates briefly summarized their qualifications and relevant experience. *Closing* - Sylvia Vivanco outlined the election schedule: online voting from May 9 to May 16. - Greg Shatan thanked participants and adjourned the meeting. - Michelle DeSmyter closed the call and thanked everyone. If you’d like, I can also draft a bullet-point version or provide a list of action items raised during the call. Would you like that? On Mon, May 5, 2025 at 6:07 PM Michelle DeSmyter via NA-Discuss < na-discuss@icann.org> wrote:
All recordings are listed on the wiki agenda page: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/cINBDw
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Happy Saturday, NARALO colleagues! I hope you’re all doing well. I wanted to take a moment to extend my best wishes to all the candidates standing for the NARALO elections. It’s truly inspiring to see each of you stepping up to make a difference – that in itself is a remarkable achievement. No matter the outcome, your willingness to participate and contribute to our community is greatly appreciated. To all the candidates, especially the younger ones – keep up the momentum. Whether you win or not, this experience is a valuable step forward. Embrace it as a learning opportunity, and let it fuel your continued involvement and growth in NARALO. Stay motivated and keep pushing forward. We’re all here to support you. Best regards, Mohibul Cloud Engineer at Microsoft | ICANN 82 Fellow On Mon, May 5, 2025 at 6:07 PM Michelle DeSmyter < michelle.desmyter@icann.org> wrote:
Hi Mohibul,
All recordings are listed on the wiki agenda page: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/cINBDw
Kind regards,
Michelle
------------------------------ *From:* Mohibul Mahmud <mohibul.mahmud@gmail.com> *Sent:* Monday, May 5, 2025 8:42:47 PM *To:* ICANN At-Large Staff *Cc:* na-discuss@icann.org; Jonathan Zuck; denise.hochbaum@gmail.com; Waqar Ahmad; alan.greenberg@mcgill.ca; Adrian Schmidt-ICANN; dana.cramer@torontomu.ca; rookayya.g@gmail.com; Naela Sarras *Subject:* [Ext] Re: [NA-Discuss] **REMINDER** Meeting invitation: NARALO Meet the Candidates Call on Monday, 05 May 2025 at 19:00 UTC
Hello,
Just checking whether we could have a recording of this session.
Best Mohibul
On Mon, May 5, 2025 at 2:21 PM ICANN At-Large Staff via NA-Discuss < na-discuss@icann.org> wrote:
Dear All,
There will be a *NARALO *Meet the Candidates Call scheduled for *Monday, 05** May 2025 at 19**:00 UTC *for 60 minutes.
For other times: https://tinyurl.com/2s3h2893 [tinyurl.com] <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://tinyurl.com/2s3h2893__;!!PtGJab4!-Sx8pyM...>
The agenda and call details can be found at: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/cINBDw [icann-community.atlassian.net] <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/cIN...>
Zoom Link: https://icann.zoom.us/j/94856057100?pwd=Ypg99bqFxLI1ddZ6fP49SlyNPUNaqq.1 [icann.zoom.us] <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://icann.zoom.us/j/94856057100?pwd=Ypg99bqFxLI1ddZ6fP49SlyNPUNaqq.1__;!!PtGJab4!-Sx8pyM_6t2dhmJXm5qq-PXjM-XnOlbXVhzGoVsOhgdra5k17Z62Wk1GEeBKdghb-w8wEYoIFmMVyCy5K8z8KwW7CJNq1_VvFVI$>* / Passcode: NARALOM05**
Thank you.
Kind Regards,
At-Large Staff
ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community
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ICANN At-Large Staff -
Joly MacFie -
Michelle DeSmyter -
Mohibul Mahmud