Claire van Zwieten

19 March 2024
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I manage the Internet Society Alumni Network to nurture and empower an amazing group of knowledgeable Internet leaders ready to actively support our mission. By working with them after graduating from our programs, I will create a culture of togetherness and connectedness to protect the Internet. My background is in humanitarian aid and crisis management.…

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Julie Auma

5 March 2024
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As Fellowships Program Advisor, it is my privilege to manage the delivery of the mid-careerfellowship program of the Internet Society and relationships with key stakeholders. Thisprogram equips global mid-career Internet champions with the knowledge, skills, and tools toenable inclusive, innovative, holistic, and strategic leadership. I am happy to have piloted successful learning programs, built lasting…

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John Mwangi

5 March 2024
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I joined the Internet Society Foundation as the E-learning Delivery Advisor, Data Management in March 2024. I help learners to have the best learning experiences by ensuring courses are implemented in a human-centred design. Besides, I provide learning management system (LMS) back-end support to learners to motivate their course completion. Before joining Internet Society Foundation,…

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Edwin Mukoma

22 August 2023
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As Project & Communications Manager, I am tasked with developing andimplementing key communications strategies for empowerment programs andother assigned projects/ programs, to increase awareness, driveengagement, through impact driven storytelling and showcasing support forfundraising. I have over eight years of experience in the creative industry, and experiencein managing strategic corporate communications, public relations andadvertising across the…

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Roberto Zambrana

23 January 2023
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I am a Training and e-Learning Advisor, Tutor Management on the Training & eLearning team of the Internet Society Foundation. In this role I support course moderation and the management and delivery of training programs. I am particularly focused on tutor management, supporting tutors with their tasks and providing them with the necessary resources to…

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Tori Irvine

10 January 2023
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I manage fellowship programs and build relationships with fellows, partners, sponsors, consultants, and contractors. My goal is to guide Internet champions in their training and work towards keeping the Internet open, globally connected, secure, and trustworthy. I have a Bachelor’s degree in history from the University of Virginia where I fostered my love of learning.…

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Marian Pletosu

21 December 2022
Marian Pletosu

As the Empowerment Program Advisor, Learning and Training, I facilitate and develop strategic partnerships with different partners and donors to support digital skills development programs, and coordinate capacity-building activities. Prior to joining the Internet Society, I held different roles within the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)…

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Alejandra Prieto

21 December 2022
Alejandra Prieto

As the Director of Fellowships & Alumni, I am in charge of the design, development, implementation, and management of programs that empower and equip Internet champions with the knowledge, skills and competencies needed to become inclusive, innovative, holistic-minded, and strategic leaders. After completing the programs, these Internet leaders join our Alumni Network where they keep…

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Esther Kioni

21 December 2022
Esther Kioni

I am the Senior Director of Training and Learning. An educationalist for the last 20 years, my experience is drawn from a range of education-related assignments in the private, public, and non-governmental sector. As a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer, I was involved in the design and implementation of various network solutions in the private and public…

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El Mustapha Ben Bihi

21 December 2022
El Mustapha Ben Bihi

Before joining the Internet Society and Foundation as the Program Specialist, Learning and Training, I served as a contract researcher at the Alliance for Affordable Internet (A4AI), in charge of conducting the A4AI policy survey measuring the impact of regulatory policies on the sustainability and affordability of the Internet in several countries in the MENA…

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