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Media InformationPress ReleasesInternet Society Expands Team to Advance Efforts in Development and Access, and Trust and IdentityReston, VA, USA and Geneva, Switzerland, July 21, 2009 - The Internet Society today announced the addition of two staff members to advance key strategic initiatives to ensure the open development, evolution, and use of the Internet for the benefit of all people throughout the world. Karen O'Donoghue has joined as a Research Analyst for Networks and Trust, as part of the Internet Society's efforts to promote the Internet as a channel for secure, reliable, and private communication. Lucy Lynch, Internet Society Director of Trust and Identity Initiatives said, 'Karen O'Donoghue is a valuable addition to our team and will help us build the partnerships that will advance the deployment of trust-enabling network technologies.' In his position as Senior Education Manager, Christian O'Flaherty, will support the Internet Society's work to promote broader Internet access by addressing fundamental impediments to Internet growth and usability, with a particular focus on Latin America. Jon McNerney, Internet Society Chief Operating Officer said 'Christian O'Flaherty's broad experience and deep involvement with the Internet community will strengthen enormously our support for efforts to ensure the Internet reaches the next billion users.' Karen O'Donoghue has a long history of participation in the IETF, IEEE, and other standards bodies, as well as serving as a volunteer for both the InteropNet team and the IETF network operations team. In her new role with the Internet Society as a Research Analyst, Karen will support and assist the Director of Trust and Identity Initiatives by providing research and analysis to further the assessment of strategic options, advocacy, and key relationships with internal and external collaborators. She will also be active in coordinating the formulation of outreach strategies and identifying partners and relationships that can help promote the deployment of trust-enabling network technologies. Christian O'Flaherty brings a range of skills and experiences to the Internet Society, including extensive experience in advanced research & education, as well as commercial networking settings in roles spanning development, operations, and business development. He has been very active in Internet volunteer and community efforts throughout his career, and has been an invited guest speaker in forums such as the Internet Governance Forum. Based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Christian has previously served as the Internet Operations Director for RETINA, the national research and education network for Argentina, played a key role in IMPSAT's evolution from satellite-based communications to a regional fiber IP network, and served as Global Crossing's Latin American Internet Product Marketing Manager. He was policy chair for Latin American and Caribbean Internet Addresses Registry (LACNIC) from 2004 to 2008. About the Internet SocietyThe Internet Society is a non-profit organization founded in 1992 to provide leadership in Internet related standards, education, and policy. With offices in Washington, D.C., and Geneva, Switzerland, it is dedicated to ensuring the open development, evolution, and use of the Internet for the benefit of people throughout the world. More information is available at www.isoc.org. Media ContactGreg Wood |
