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Complutense University of Madrid
Spain
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Statement
In my capacity as Chair of the International Communication section, I have been a member of the International Council (IC) of IAMCR for the last eight years, and I would like to continue my involvement with the IC through election now, as my period as Chair ends this year. This Council is important; it reflects the diversity and richness of the IAMCR through a strong diversity of representation of all its members. The IC keeps us together and updated through the issues that we discuss, which very often demand our continuous attention, and it also provides us with the opportunity of seeing our appreciated colleagues regularly, even when this is online. If I am elected and therefore continue as an IC member, my attendance to the meetings will remain a constant, as it has been to this day, and I will also continue to be involved in the open, friendly discussion of the issues of our IC meetings, which also help define the global and inclusive character of the IAMCR.
Nominated by:
Lars Nord, Professor Political Communication, Mid Sweden University
Thomas Hanitzsch, Institut für Kommunikationswissenschaft und Medienforschung, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität, Germany:
As a member of IAMCR I take the liberty of nominating Dr. Karen Arriaza Ibarra (Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Spain) for the position of IAMCR Vice President and for the associations International Council in the upcoming association-wide election. In my view, given her excellent standing in the discipline, long-standing commitment to IAMCR, and international experience as a leader in the field, Dr. Arriaza is well suited for this position.
Comments
Vote for Karen
Dr. Karen Arriaza Ibarra has provided young researchers with a deeper understanding of IAMCR. I knew IAMCR from the Asia-Pacific Communication Forum 2023(APCF2023), in which Karen gave a keynote speech named Globalism and Multiculturalism in the International Context Today. I think Karen's promotion of a global perspective and multiculturalism is very attractive to young people from different regions. Young scholars should all hope for an outstanding and energetic woman who respects multiculturalism to lead IAMCR in expanding its influence in the international academic and cultural fields.
Experience
Karen has experience, promoting international dialogue and cooperation
Endorsement
Karen has been an effective leader of the International Communications section, and will be a valuable member of the IC. With her breadth of connections and experience, she will bring an informed and thoughtful perspective to this body.
Endorsement for Karen
I endorse Karen's candidacy for the International Council of IAMCR.
I sincerely endorse her nomination to be Vice President of IAMCR