[NCUC-DISCUSS] Support for Tatiana Tropina for EC

Tue Nov 22 11:28:36 CET 2016

Hi

After our last bout of ritual self-flagellation about the merits of endorsements and plus 1’s during election seasons, I suggested that those of us who have been in elected or otherwise visible positions might want to refrain from giving endorsements during the nomination period so as to avoid any risk of contributing to the deterrence  o further candidacies.  So I’ve stayed quiet until now, and am happy that this it’s turned out that this year we have a lot of solid candidates, at least for some of the positions.

Now that we’re beyond nominations, I’d just like to weigh in on a small matter of principle (although I do so with some trepidation since endorsing particular people or skill sets might seem like I’m slighting others, which is not my intention…there are other great candidates too).  So: since a number of folks have sent messages to the list extolling the virtues of bringing in new blood (a sentiment I generally share), I’d like to flag the counterpoint that sometimes experience and a track record of working diligently for the team and developing respected relations in the wider community really does matter (not in the US election, alas, but hopefully here).  In which context I heartily second the comments of Robin, Niels and Milton regarding Tatiana.  She has been a really active and productive member of our community, and also brings to the table a substantial reputation as a scholar and policy advocate that have served us well.  I think she’s be great to have on the EC.  One could make the same argument for David.

My hope is that we get a good blend of ‘new blood’ and ‘established expertise’ that will allow the EC to become a much more active and productive body in the year ahead. 

Best

Bill

> On Nov 21, 2016, at 17:26, Robin Gross <robin at ipjustice.org> wrote:
> 
> I’d also like to offer strong support for Tatiana on the EC.  She has been very active in developing the human rights agenda for ICANN throughout the last 2 year’s work in CCWG Accountability.  (Wow, that working group is now 2 years old!)  
> 
> Tatiana’s got a solid track record over several years now of donating her time, energy, and immense brain power to NCUC and our members’ goals.
> 
> Thanks,
> Robin
> 
> 
>> On Nov 21, 2016, at 3:00 AM, Niels ten Oever <lists at digitaldissidents.org> wrote:
>> 
>> I am not surprised because I think Tatiana is an excellent candidate,
>> with a lot of experience and a very large track record of work done in
>> NCUC, NCSG. CCWG and wide Internet governance circles. She is the one
>> who is doing a lot of hard job on the background, and I would like to
>> bring this to the spotlight again.
>> 
>> So +1000 for Tatiana. My full support.
>> 
>> Best,
>> 
>> Niels
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> On 11/19/2016 09:41 PM, Raoul Plommer wrote:
>>> I *am* surprised you support her publicly.
>>> 
>>> On 19 November 2016 at 21:18, Mueller, Milton L <milton at gatech.edu
>>> <mailto:milton at gatech.edu>> wrote:
>>> 
>>>   Dear members:____
>>> 
>>>   Going into the elections, I’d like to express my support for Tatiana
>>>   on the Executive Committee. ____
>>> 
>>>   __ __
>>> 
>>>   I think both candidates from the European region are good and would
>>>   be willing to do the work, but Tatiana has more long-term direct
>>>   engagement in NCUC. I think this would make a positive difference in
>>>   the governance of the constituency. ____
>>> 
>>>   __ __
>>> 
>>>   NCUC EC members are responsible for both administrative duties and
>>>   for outreach and recruiting in their regions. It’s good to have a
>>>   360 degree view of how ICANN and the GNSO work. Tatiana has attended
>>>   3 or 4 ICANN meetings since 2013, and did extensive work on the
>>>   human rights working party during the transition. This has given her
>>>   a real feel for ICANN’s cross-community working groups, the internal
>>>   politics of ICANN and how we need to strategically allocate our
>>>   resources to have maximum effect. Moreover, Tatiana has already been
>>>   active and very effective in outreach. She has, for example,
>>>   attended the SEEDIG (South Eastern European Dialogue on Internet
>>>   Governance) and the ITU WSIS Forum and did an amazing job of raising
>>>   awareness of NCUC there. From her strategic position in Germany as
>>>   part of a growing network of cybercrime/cybersecurity experts, she
>>>   is well-positioned to keep ICANN and NCUC in the awareness of the
>>>   broader Internet governance community. ____
>>> 
>>>   __ __
>>> 
>>>   In short, I have confidence that Tatiana would be one of the best EC
>>>   contributors. ____
>>> 
>>>   __ __
>>> 
>>>   Dr. Milton L. Mueller____
>>> 
>>>   Professor, School of Public Policy____
>>> 
>>>   Georgia Institute of Technology____
>>> 
>>>   __ __
>>> 
>>>   __ __
>>> 
>>> 
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>> -- 
>> Niels ten Oever
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