ARIN 57 Fellows
Internet governance and number resource policy are powered by community participation.
The ARIN Fellowship Program provides a specialized, interactive learning opportunity to individuals interested in these aspects of the Internet and their professional growth in the industry.
A group of Fellows is selected twice a year to participate in the monthlong program before, during, and after an ARIN Public Policy and Members Meeting. Fellows receive an in-depth, expert-guided introduction to the workings of the ARIN organization and Policy Development Process, along with opportunities for networking and direct participation in the policy process.
What our Fellows do...
Fellows progress through an engaging and approachable agenda of presentations, discussions, and Q&As with ARIN leadership.
Pre-meeting sessions provide an overview of Internet governance, Internet number resource policy and its development, ARIN services and operations, and the Internet Number Registry System.
Gain the knowledge and confidence to join in community discussions, propose new ideas, and become part of the future of Internet and policy in the ARIN region.
Members of the ARIN Advisory Council and seasoned community members serve as mentors, providing advice, sharing their experience, and answering questions.
Meet the ARIN 57 Fellows
Arsenia Brown
Information Technology Instructor, HEART/NSTA Trust
Jasmine Cha
RISE Program Coordinator, Apathy is Boring; Graduate Student, University of the People
Tyler Forajter
Cybersecurity Engineer, Community Health Network
Justin Gehrke
Vulnerability and Threat Program Manager, Rush University Medical Center
Altie Jackson
Telecommunications Consultant
Robert Jones
Network Engineer, Adams Telephone System
Weitong Li
Researcher, Virginia Tech
James Lord
Network Administrator and Network Architect, Intlos
Zulqar Nayen
Principal Instructional Designer, Independent Consultancy
Rodney Payne
CEO, Houston Nexus Partners
Brandon Powell
Founder and Chief Executive Officer, BugHunt Inc.
Nnandi Robinson
Junior Cybersecurity Analyst, Government of Grenada
Navin Suvarna
Principal Architect, Cisco
Michael Torres
Senior Network Engineer, Blue Stream Fiber
Henrik Van Tassell
Student, University of Vermont
Meet the ARIN 57 Mentors ...
Our Fellows are paired with an experienced ARIN community member who helps guide them through the meeting and policy discussions. Mentors also lead small group breakout sessions to discuss policy development and other topics in more detail.
Douglas Camin
Chief Information and Technology Officer, Coordinated Care Services, Inc.; ARIN AC Vice Chair
Gerry George
ICT Consultant and Business Solutions Architect; ARIN AC Member
Kaitlyn Pellak
IPv4 Acquisitions Expert; ARIN AC Member
Matthew Wilder
Senior Engineer, TELUS Communications; ARIN AC Member
... and other guest presenters
Kevin Blumberg
ARIN Representative, Number Resource Organization Number Council
Eddie Diego
ARIN Policy Analyst
Kat Hunter
ARIN Advisory Council, Chair
Brad Gorman
ARIN Director of Customer Technical Services
Alison Wood
Network Engineer, State of Oregon; ARIN AC Member
Jon Worley
ARIN Senior Technology Architect
Read the ARIN Blog, where Senior Project Manager Amanda Gauldin shares details about the Fellows, Mentors, and special guests joining us for the ARIN 57 Fellowship Program.
Thanks to our ARIN 57 Fellowship Selection Committee!
Stephen Middleton, ARIN General Member
Caleb Ogundele, former Fellow
Atefeh Mohseni, former Fellow
Joe Westover, ARIN staff
Hollis Kara, ARIN staff
Amanda Gauldin, ARIN Senior Project Manager (Chair)