Dear members of the ISOC Switzerland Chapter,
Thank you for your participation in our recent public policy discussions
and General Assembly. Your insights and engagement are invaluable as we
continue working toward an open, secure, and accessible internet for all.
We would also like to take a moment to express our sincere gratitude to
Loïc Modoux for his dedication and service as Treasurer. His careful
stewardship of our chapter’s financial matters has been invaluable in
ensuring our initiatives and operations run smoothly. We deeply
appreciate his contributions and commitment to our mission.
As we move forward, we are pleased to introduce the newly elected board:
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Berna Alp, Chair
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Marianthe Stavridou, Vice-Chair
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Panayotis Antoniadis, Treasurer
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Stéphane Coillet-Matillon, Organisational Member
Additionally, we extend our deep appreciation to Markus Kummer, Bernie
Hoeneisen and members of the Oversight Committee for all their hard work
and significant contributions to our community. We value their ongoing
commitment and look forward to many years of volunteering together.
Community Fellowship Opportunity
We are pleased to share an exciting opportunity from Nick Hyrka, the
Regional Community Engagement Manager, Europe. The Internet Society has
launched a new Community Fellowshipto support members in advocacy work
and hands-on skills development for building and defending a secure,
accessible, and trustworthy internet.
The fellowship includes online training and an in-person community
workshop(hosted in the APAC and LAC regions this year). Applications are
now open for chapter members who:
✅ Are interested in advocacy for a stronger internet
✅ Can participate in online training and travel for an in-person workshop
✅ Are proficient in English (verbal and written)
✅ Hold a valid passport (valid until April 2026)
✅ Have continuous internet access
✅ Can dedicate approximately 2 hours per weekfrom May to October 2025
✅ Are available for all required sessions (between 13:00–17:00 UTC)
✅ Can complete all mandatory deliverables and attend the in-person workshop
If you meet these criteria, we encourage you to apply before 14 March at
23:59 UTC.
For questions, please contact the Fellowship Program Teamat
fellowships(a)isoc.org.
Training Opportunity
ISOC’s free and updated Training and eLearning (TeL) portfoliois now
available. You can explore various courses and resources
here:https://www.internetsociety.org/learning
<https://www.internetsociety.org/learning>.
If you are interested in a bespoke course, the ISOC Foundation offers
tailored instruction for all courses in the portfolio. A minimum
commitment of 25 learnersis required. Please contact us to find out how.
Thank you again for your continued support, engagement and commitment to
our Chapter’s mission. We look forward to another impactful year ahead!
Please stay informed by visiting https://www.isoc.ch <https://www.isoc.ch>.
Best regards,
-berna alp
(On behalf of the ISOC Switzerland Board)
