Meet the ARIN 56 Fellowship Selection Committee

Posted: Thursday, 05 June 2025

The American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN) is pleased to announce the following individuals were selected for and have agreed to serve on the Fellowship Selection Committee for ARIN 56:

  • E. Marie Brierley (former Fellow)
  • Don Forrest (ARIN General Member)
  • William Alvarez (ARIN General Member)
  • Ben Shapiro (ARIN General Member)
  • Brad Fecker (former Fellow, ARIN General Member)
  • James Stephens (ARIN General Member)

The ARIN Fellowship Selection Committee is headed by a member from ARIN’s Office of the Chief Experience Officer and is made up of volunteer representatives from ARIN General Member organizations, the ARIN Board of Trustees, and previous ARIN Fellows. Their collective responsibility is to assess applications and choose Fellows for participation in ARIN Public Policy and Members Meetings and educational sessions leading up to it.

ARIN wishes to acknowledge the time our volunteers contribute, and we thank those serving on the Fellowship Selection Committee. ARIN values the ongoing commitment and service these individuals provide to ARIN and their community.

Applications for the ARIN 56 Fellowship Program will open on 8 July 2025. For more information about how you can be a part of this exciting and educational program, please visit: https://www.arin.net/fellowships.

Regards,

Amanda Gauldin
Project Manager
American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN)