Join us in celebration of inclusivity in technology policy at an event honoring Doreen Bogdan-Martin, International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Development Bureau Director and member of the Internet Governance Lab Alumni Expert Council. Bogdan-Martin is a strategic leader with 30 years' high-level experience in international and inter-governmental relations. She has a long history of success in policy, strategy development and execution which exemplifies the innovative and changemaker AU spirit.
On September 23, 2021, 9:00-11:00 am (ET), American University will celebrate AU alumna Doreen Bogdan-Martin with the inaugural Outstanding Technology Policy Changemaker Award, commemorating her exceptional service. The event will be transmitted via simulcast and will feature a keynote address by the first U.S. National Cyber Director, Chris Inglis, and opening remarks by AU President Sylvia Burwell. Virtual doors open at 8:30 am. Registration is available here.
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About Doreen Bogdan-Martin (M.A. International Communications Policy, AU School of International Service)
Doreen Bogdan-Martin was elected Director of the ITU Telecommunication Development Bureau on the 1st of November 2018. She took office on the 1st of January 2019. She is a strategic leader with 30 years' high-level experience in international and inter-governmental relations and a long history of success in policy and strategy development, analysis and execution. She has advised governments around the world on policy and regulatory issues, and is a regular presenter at high-level international forums and summits. Prior to her election, Ms Bogdan-Martin oversaw the organization's Membership, Corporate Communications, External Affairs and UN Liaison teams, and was instrumental in establishing the Broadband Commission for Sustainable Development, on which she continues to serve as Executive Director. She was one of the principal architects of the annual Global Symposium for Regulators, directed ITU's first global youth summit #BYND, oversees ITU's contribution to the EQUALS Global Partnership for Gender Equality in the Digital Age, and is leading ITU's collaboration with UNICEF and others on the GIGA project to connect the world's schools. Prior to joining ITU, Ms Bogdan-Martin was a Telecommunications Policy Specialist in the National Telecommunication and Information Administration (NTIA), US Department of Commerce.
Thank you to the event sponsor, Guidehouse.