[Chapter-delegates] Article about Kathy leaving

[vinton cerf]

Dave,

your piece is mostly your opinion and should be labeled as such. Attempting
to "balance" this by requesting comments from others seems disingenuous.
Why don't you write your piece and we can write ours.

vint


On Thu, Dec 28, 2017 at 3:06 PM, Dave Burstein <daveb at dslprime.com> wrote:

> Folks
>
> At
> http://netpolicynews.com/index.php/89-r/951-kathy-
> brown-s-retiring-is-it-time-for-the-internet-society-to-
> reinforce-democracy-transparency
>
> My opinions are strong and disagree with many of you. Do add your comments.
>
>
> Kathy Brown's Leaving; Can the Internet Society Now Become Global,
> Independent, Democratic & Transparent?
>
> View Comments
>
> Kathy Brown has announced her coming resignation as CEO of the Internet
> Society. It's her decision. She has strong support, continues to be one of
> the ablest policy advocates in D.C., and has the energy to work very hard.
> I've known her for many years to be one of the most decent executives in
> D.C. For the Internet Society, she brought the Internet Governance Forum
> back from a near-death moment to be a vibrant forum for discussing Internet
> issues.  (See below for Ms. Brown's view.)
>
> Kudos are pouring in. Vint Cerf writes, "I would highlight Kathy's astute
> hiring of talent during her term as CEO and her expansion of the role of
> ISOC as a supplier of factual data and a defender of the Internet's
> openness. ISOC was very prominent in the WCIT controversies as a defender
> of the Internet and in the IANA transition that was by no means a slam
> dunk. There were real challenges to this change from extremely powerful
> interests in the US Congress and in international settings. Kathy's most
> recent contributions came at the IGF in Geneva where she was her usual
> candid self, laying out real challenges and real goals to guide attendees
> into the future. She brought to ISOC a pragmatic optimism which I hope will
> continue under new leadership."
>
> Internet pioneer Steve Crocker adds, "As past chairman of ICANN, I think
> Kathy’s strong support of ICANN during our transition period should
> definitely be included.  This took significant energy and leadership and
> represented a high point for ISOC, for ICANN and for the entire Internet
> community." Nadira Alaraj emails, "Kathy's leadership is the approval of
> the Chapters Advisory Council." Angie Contreras applauds, "The creation of
> two very important groups: the Special Interest Group of Youngsters better
> known as the Youth Observatory and the Special Interest Group of Women."
>
> Renata Aquino Ribeiro remembers a personal touch. "I'm very new in all
> this internet governance international world.
> In 2015, I went to the Public Forum in Marrakesh to discuss ICANN and
> gender balance, my 2nd ICANN meeting. Hours later I was outside the venue
> and she found me and complimented me for speaking out and encouraged me to
> go on in I* organizations. It was very timely and I went on to be very
> active. Gratitude always."
>
> '''
> The rest of my article is my opinion, critical of much that has been
> happening at ISOC under Kathy and before. I've written most of it
> previously on this list.
>
> If you notice I have any facts wrong, plesae let me know and I'll correct
> it. Feel free to rip me apart in the comments.
>
> Dave
>
>
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