Board of Directors

The Youth SIG board are elected to serve as representatives of the SIG for a two-year term after which a new election process is announced for active members to elect new leaders.

Natalie Tercova
Vice-Chair

Naty is a specialist at the Interdisciplinary Research Team on Internet and Society (IRTIS) , focusing on digital skills of children and adolescents. She is the founder of IGFCzechia and she actively engages in the ICANN community.

Natalie Tercova
Vice-Chair
João Moreno Falcão
Chair

João is a young leader in Internet Governance, actively promoting youth participation and empowerment globally. He brings a wealth of experience as the former vice chair of the ISOC Youth Standing Group, contributing significantly to advocacy and capacity building.
He entered in the IG ecosystem in 2017 and never stopped participating, by mentoring ISOC IGF Youth Ambassadors in 2020 and 2021, facilitating in the ITU Generation Connect Americas, attending 4 IGFs and helping to develop the web structure for 2 Youth LACIGFs.

João Moreno Falcão
Chair
Ananda Gautam
Secretary

Ananda is a passionate advocate for internet governance and civic technologies in the Asia-Pacific region. His pivotal role in capacity building and commitment to addressing emerging internet governance issues shines through.

Ananda Gautam
Secretary
Germán López Ardila
Board Member

Germán, a lawyer and advocate on tech and policy, brings a wealth of experience. His work as Legal Director of the Colombian Chamber of IT and Telecoms reflects his dedication to promoting open internet and digitalrights.

Germán López Ardila
Board Member
Ida Na-Tei
Board Member

Ida is driving Africa's transformation through innovation and technology. As an Electrical/Electronic Engineer, CEO, and co-founder of CTN Technologies, she is dedicated to empowering youth in emerging technologies.

Ida Na-Tei
Board Member
Izaan Khan
Board Member

Izaan, a privacy specialist and digital rights advocate, is known for bringing stakeholders together. His diverse experience, including serving as an Internet Society Youth Ambassador, underscores his commitment to a free and inclusive internet.

Izaan Khan
Board Member