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Candidate for President

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Douglas Rao

I am excited to run for the position of President of the Earth Science Information Partners. Having served as Vice President for the past two years, I have a deep appreciation for our community's dedication to empower the use and stewardship for Earth science information. I am looking forward to partnering with the community and ESIP staff to help ESIP navigate the current challenges faced by the community and grow with the community together.

I truly believe that our community is the cornerstone of ESIP. During this turbulent time, ESIP can empower the Earth science information community to become more resilient through innovation, partnership, and mentorship. As an early-career professional, the support and mentoring I received from the ESIP community has altered my career trajectory. It is especially important for us as a community to provide sustained support for members who are impacted by the recent changes.

ESIP's mission has never been more urgent. To achieve this, ESIP should lead in fostering new collaborations and building strategic alliances with diverse public, private, non-profit, and academic entities. to maximize our impact. I think ESIP's spirit is captured by Dr. Jane Goodall's quote: "every individual matters; every individual has a role to play; every individual can make a difference." As President, I am committed to partnering with you to achieve ESIP's mission.

I am enthusiastic about the opportunity to serve as the President of ESIP and would be honored to receive your vote.

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-I am pleased to run for President of the Earth Science Information Partners (ESIP). Having served as the Vice President for the last two years, I have a great appreciation for our community's dedication to advancing Earth science data stewardship, innovation, and collaboration. I am looking forward to help lead ESIP into its next chapter during these challenging times.
+I am excited to run for the position of President of the Earth Science Information Partners. Having served as Vice President for the past two years, I have a deep appreciation for our community's dedication to empower the use and stewardship for Earth science information. I am looking forward to partnering with the community and ESIP staff to help ESIP navigate the current challenges faced by the community and grow with the community together.
-As President, my priorities would be:
+I truly believe that our community is the cornerstone of ESIP. During this turbulent time, ESIP can empower the Earth science information community to become more resilient through innovation, partnership, and mentorship. As an early-career professional, the support and mentoring I received from the ESIP community has altered my career trajectory. It is especially important for us as a community to provide sustained support for members who are impacted by the recent changes.
-Elevating ESIP's Strategic Impact: Focusing our collective expertise on addressing critical Earth science challenges and ensuring ESIP is a leading voice in national and international data policy and practice.
+ESIP's mission has never been more urgent. To achieve this, ESIP should lead in fostering new collaborations and building strategic alliances with diverse public, private, non-profit, and academic entities. to maximize our impact. I think ESIP's spirit is captured by Dr. Jane Goodall's quote: "every individual matters; every individual has a role to play; every individual can make a difference." As President, I am committed to partnering with you to achieve ESIP's mission.
-Empowering Our Community: Strengthening support for our diverse members, clusters, and committees, fostering an inclusive environment where innovation thrives, and mentoring the next generation of Earth science information leaders.
+I am enthusiastic about the opportunity to serve as the President of ESIP and would be honored to receive your vote.
-Forging Strategic Alliances: Expanding ESIP’s collaborations with government agencies, academic institutions, and private industry to broaden our reach, resources, and impact.
-ESIP is a unique and vital organization. I am committed to harnessing our collective strengths to achieve our shared goals and to ensure ESIP continues to be a leader in the Earth Science information community.
-I am enthusiastic about the opportunity to serve as your President and would be honored to receive your vote.