NomCom 2026

Area Director Position

Please explain your understanding of the role, its responsibilities, and its
associated workload.

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Your Area

State of the area questions: What is your perspective on the current state of
the area for which you were nominated, main priorities and any obstacles to
overcome? What key achievements would you aim to accomplish as an AD, and how do
you plan to achieve them?

Technical Expertise: Please share any technical expertise that are relevant
to the area for which you are nominated.

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Experience

Leadership Experience: Can you describe any relevant leadership experience you've
had, including within volunteer groups? Did this also involve conflict resolution
and people management? How have these experiences prepared you for the role to
which you are nominated?

Your Skills and Experience: How do your skills and experience contribute to the
success of the area, and what specific achievements would you bring that fit the
objectives of the Area?

Incumbent questions: If you are an incumbent, please reflect on your experience
as an area director?

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Participation, Diversity, and Mentoring

Encouraging Participation: Can you share some examples of how you've encouraged
new participation in the IETF?
Building Future Leadership: What steps have you taken (or plan to take if newly
selected) to cultivate a diverse and capable group of individuals who could step
into AD role in the future? Similarly, what is your vision for mentoring new
WG chairs for your area?
Diversity in the IETF: How do you envision diversity within the IETF, and how
well do you think the current level of participation aligns with that vision?

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IETF

What actions should the IETF take to improve the Internet, and how would you
contribute to these efforts as part of the IESG? How do you plan to support and
encourage new work within the IETF?

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Personal Motivation

Why do you want to be considered for the Area Director Position? What
personal values or experiences motivate you to contribute in this way?
Do you accept that the IETF will not reimburse your travel and IETF
registration expenses? Do you have your employer’s support to dedicate the
necessary time to fulfilling the IESG AD role?

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Interview Planning

For logistical planning, are you planning to attend the IETF 127 in person.

Online or in-person presence will not have a bearing on the outcome of the
selection of the candidate.

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Area Director Position

Please explain your understanding of the role, its responsibilities, and its
associated workload.

==================================================================

Your Area

State of the area questions: What is your perspective on the current state of
the area for which you were nominated, main priorities and any obstacles to
overcome? What key achievements would you aim to accomplish as an AD, and how do
you plan to achieve them?

Technical Expertise: Please share any technical expertise that are relevant
to the area for which you are nominated.

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Experience

Leadership Experience: Can you describe any relevant leadership experience you've
had, including within volunteer groups? Did this also involve conflict resolution
and people management? How have these experiences prepared you for the role to
which you are nominated?

Your Skills and Experience: How do your skills and experience contribute to the
success of the area, and what specific achievements would you bring that fit the
objectives of the Area?

Incumbent questions: If you are an incumbent, please reflect on your experience
as an area director?

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Participation, Diversity, and Mentoring

Encouraging Participation: Can you share some examples of how you've encouraged
new participation in the IETF?
Building Future Leadership: What steps have you taken (or plan to take if newly
selected) to cultivate a diverse and capable group of individuals who could step
into AD role in the future? Similarly, what is your vision for mentoring new
WG chairs for your area?
Diversity in the IETF: How do you envision diversity within the IETF, and how
well do you think the current level of participation aligns with that vision?

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IETF

What actions should the IETF take to improve the Internet, and how would you
contribute to these efforts as part of the IESG? How do you plan to support and
encourage new work within the IETF?

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Personal Motivation

Why do you want to be considered for the Area Director Position? What
personal values or experiences motivate you to contribute in this way?
Do you accept that the IETF will not reimburse your travel and IETF
registration expenses? Do you have your employer’s support to dedicate the
necessary time to fulfilling the IESG AD role?

==================================================================

Interview Planning

For logistical planning, are you planning to attend the IETF 127 in person.

Online or in-person presence will not have a bearing on the outcome of the
selection of the candidate.

==================================================================

Area Director Position

Please explain your understanding of the role, its responsibilities, and its
associated workload.

==================================================================

Your Area

State of the area questions: What is your perspective on the current state of
the area for which you were nominated, main priorities and any obstacles to
overcome? What key achievements would you aim to accomplish as an AD, and how do
you plan to achieve them?

Technical Expertise: Please share any technical expertise that are relevant
to the area for which you are nominated.

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Experience

Leadership Experience: Can you describe any relevant leadership experience you've
had, including within volunteer groups? Did this also involve conflict resolution
and people management? How have these experiences prepared you for the role to
which you are nominated?

Your Skills and Experience: How do your skills and experience contribute to the
success of the area, and what specific achievements would you bring that fit the
objectives of the Area?

Incumbent questions: If you are an incumbent, please reflect on your experience
as an area director?

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Participation, Diversity, and Mentoring

Encouraging Participation: Can you share some examples of how you've encouraged
new participation in the IETF?
Building Future Leadership: What steps have you taken (or plan to take if newly
selected) to cultivate a diverse and capable group of individuals who could step
into AD role in the future? Similarly, what is your vision for mentoring new
WG chairs for your area?
Diversity in the IETF: How do you envision diversity within the IETF, and how
well do you think the current level of participation aligns with that vision?

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IETF

What actions should the IETF take to improve the Internet, and how would you
contribute to these efforts as part of the IESG? How do you plan to support and
encourage new work within the IETF?

==================================================================

Personal Motivation

Why do you want to be considered for the Area Director Position? What
personal values or experiences motivate you to contribute in this way?
Do you accept that the IETF will not reimburse your travel and IETF
registration expenses? Do you have your employer’s support to dedicate the
necessary time to fulfilling the IESG AD role?

==================================================================

Interview Planning

For logistical planning, are you planning to attend the IETF 127 in person.

Online or in-person presence will not have a bearing on the outcome of the
selection of the candidate.

==================================================================

Area Director Position

Please explain your understanding of the role, its responsibilities, and its
associated workload.

==================================================================

Your Area

State of the area questions: What is your perspective on the current state of
the area for which you were nominated, main priorities and any obstacles to
overcome? What key achievements would you aim to accomplish as an AD, and how do
you plan to achieve them?

Technical Expertise: Please share any technical expertise that are relevant
to the area for which you are nominated.

==================================================================

Experience

Leadership Experience: Can you describe any relevant leadership experience you've
had, including within volunteer groups? Did this also involve conflict resolution
and people management? How have these experiences prepared you for the role to
which you are nominated?

Your Skills and Experience: How do your skills and experience contribute to the
success of the area, and what specific achievements would you bring that fit the
objectives of the Area?

Incumbent questions: If you are an incumbent, please reflect on your experience
as an area director?

==================================================================

Participation, Diversity, and Mentoring

Encouraging Participation: Can you share some examples of how you've encouraged
new participation in the IETF?
Building Future Leadership: What steps have you taken (or plan to take if newly
selected) to cultivate a diverse and capable group of individuals who could step
into AD role in the future? Similarly, what is your vision for mentoring new
WG chairs for your area?
Diversity in the IETF: How do you envision diversity within the IETF, and how
well do you think the current level of participation aligns with that vision?

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IETF

What actions should the IETF take to improve the Internet, and how would you
contribute to these efforts as part of the IESG? How do you plan to support and
encourage new work within the IETF?

==================================================================

Personal Motivation

Why do you want to be considered for the Area Director Position? What
personal values or experiences motivate you to contribute in this way?
Do you accept that the IETF will not reimburse your travel and IETF
registration expenses? Do you have your employer’s support to dedicate the
necessary time to fulfilling the IESG AD role?

==================================================================

Interview Planning

For logistical planning, are you planning to attend the IETF 127 in person.

Online or in-person presence will not have a bearing on the outcome of the
selection of the candidate.

==================================================================

Area Director Position

Please explain your understanding of the role, its responsibilities, and its
associated workload.

==================================================================

Your Area

State of the area questions: What is your perspective on the current state of
the area for which you were nominated, main priorities and any obstacles to
overcome? What key achievements would you aim to accomplish as an AD, and how do
you plan to achieve them?

Technical Expertise: Please share any technical expertise that are relevant
to the area for which you are nominated.

==================================================================

Experience

Leadership Experience: Can you describe any relevant leadership experience you've
had, including within volunteer groups? Did this also involve conflict resolution
and people management? How have these experiences prepared you for the role to
which you are nominated?

Your Skills and Experience: How do your skills and experience contribute to the
success of the area, and what specific achievements would you bring that fit the
objectives of the Area?

Incumbent questions: If you are an incumbent, please reflect on your experience
as an area director?

==================================================================

Participation, Diversity, and Mentoring

Encouraging Participation: Can you share some examples of how you've encouraged
new participation in the IETF?
Building Future Leadership: What steps have you taken (or plan to take if newly
selected) to cultivate a diverse and capable group of individuals who could step
into AD role in the future? Similarly, what is your vision for mentoring new
WG chairs for your area?
Diversity in the IETF: How do you envision diversity within the IETF, and how
well do you think the current level of participation aligns with that vision?

==================================================================

IETF

What actions should the IETF take to improve the Internet, and how would you
contribute to these efforts as part of the IESG? How do you plan to support and
encourage new work within the IETF?

==================================================================

Personal Motivation

Why do you want to be considered for the Area Director Position? What
personal values or experiences motivate you to contribute in this way?
Do you accept that the IETF will not reimburse your travel and IETF
registration expenses? Do you have your employer’s support to dedicate the
necessary time to fulfilling the IESG AD role?

==================================================================

Interview Planning

For logistical planning, are you planning to attend the IETF 127 in person.

Online or in-person presence will not have a bearing on the outcome of the
selection of the candidate.

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Experience / Role

Please share your understanding of the role, its responsibilities, and its
associated workload. If you are an incumbent, what were your key accomplishments
during this period? What worked particularly well, and what would you adjust or
approach differently going forward?
How would your skills and experience contribute to the IAB mission? As
mentioned in the IAB Desired Expertise, it is not expected you cover all aspects,
but the IAB seeks different and complementary skills.
How do you view the IAB’s role in Internet Governance? What activities or
organizations are important to the IETF in this space? Describe your
understanding/knowledge of the current work and any opportunities for improvement.
Can you describe any relevant leadership experience you've had, including
within volunteer groups? Did this also involve conflict resolution and people
management?

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Participation, Diversity, and Mentoring

Encouraging Participation: Can you share some examples of how you've encouraged
new participation in the IETF?
Diversity in the IETF: How do you envision diversity within the IETF, and how
well do you think the current level of participation aligns with that vision?
Strengthening participation: How would you strengthen participation in the IAB,
promote greater openness and accessibility, and mentor new participants find
their footing and become effective contributors within the IETF?

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IETF

What actions should the IETF take to improve the internet?
What do you see as important directions for new work that will
strengthen the Internet's technical foundations and benefit its
users?

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IAB

What new topics [and technical trends] should the IAB bring to the
attention of the IETF community and ISOC?
What role do you see for the IAB in providing architectural guidance
to the IETF?
For all of the above: how would you contribute to these efforts as
part of the IAB [and how would you help turn them into reality]?

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Personal Motivation

What inspires you to put yourself forward for the IAB position? What personal
values or experiences motivate you to contribute in this way?

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Logistics

For logistical planning, are you planning to attend the IETF 127 in person?
(Online or in-person presence will not have a bearing on the outcome of the
selection of the candidate.)

Do you acknowledge that the IETF will not reimburse your travel and IETF
registration expenses?

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IETF Experience
Please describe your experience with the IETF and the RFC development process.
Have you served as an AD, WG Co-chair, or contributed to or authored RFCs?
No need to list each I-D or RFC.

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Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)
Please describe your experience with intellectual property rights management, particularly copyrights and trademarks.
Describe your understanding of the RFC 5378/BCP78 IPR framework in the IETF and how older documents differ.
As an IPMC director, how would you expect to interact with lawyers and legal counsel?

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Organizational Leadership
What experience do you have in organizational leadership or board service, including
any specific roles (chair, treasurer, secretary)?
Are you willing to accept the fiduciary responsibilities, including personal
liabilities, of serving on a Delaware-based 501(c)(3) corporate board?
In principle, would you be willing to serve multiple terms as an IETF IPMC Director
(going through the NomCom process each time) to provide continuity?

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IETF IPMC
If appointed as an IETF IPMC Board Director, how do you envision to fill out your role within the
IETF IPMC? What specific aspects do you feel particularly well-prepared to support in the operation of the IPMC Board?

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Personal Motivation
What motivates you to put yourself forward for the IETF IPMC Board
position?
What
personal values or experiences motivate you to contribute in
this way?

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Logistics

For logistical planning, are you planning to attend the IETF 127 in person?
(Online or in-person presence will not have a bearing on the outcome of the
selection of the candidate.)

Do you acknowledge that the IETF IPMC will not reimburse your travel and IETF
registration expenses for this role?

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