[Npoc-discuss] Candidate statement

[Joan Kerr]

Dear members,

I am standing for the position of Chair for NPOC and ask for your support
for the election. Please find my Candidate responses below.

*Name: Joan Kerr*

*Affiliation: *Foundation for Building Sustainable Communities

*Position applied for: Chair*

*Why you are running for the position?:*

I am running for Chair for the NPOC because I would like to work and
develop our Constituency as a crucial voice for the member organizations
who want to participate in the ICANN policy development process. Although I
am relevantly new to ICANN ecosystem, over the last two years, I have
contributed in many ways in the background, organizing outreach events,
attending meetings, building trust and completing the tasks given to me.

I have over 30 years in experience in facilitation, collaboration and
leading teams to achieve strategic goals. In fact, in 2004, I lead an
international team to research how women were functioning in the field of
Information Technology. The project won the United Nation Civil Society
Award for content & creativity, and in 2010 received the Partnership Award
from the Region of Durham, Ontario.

I took time to consider the duties and responsibilities this position
entails and is willing to devote the time to join meetings and work with
the incoming executive to accomplish our goals.

*Do you have any conflict(s) of interest?*: No.

*How many hours a week you are able to dedicate to the position: *

I am able to dedicate about 5 hours per week

*Are you involved in any Working Groups or PDP efforts, if so please state:*

In addition to participating on the NPOC Executive Committee, I also
represent NPOC on the NCSG Executive Committee and work in the background
to oversee many of the administrative duties that need to be done.
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