About
Consumer Advocacy, Governance, Public Policy, Internet, Quality Systems and Diversity Matters…
Notes & Reflections
Experience
Overview
Effective consumer/user advocacy and involvement in matters of importance to Internet and communications users and consumers. Policy developed in various fora affects their communities and social networks. I am a practiced, experienced, and effective advocate for this Public Interest. Specific interests include the use of ITC, Communications (including Telecommunications), and IP-based Internet technologies in the converged environment(s) of communication and its potential effects on corporate, National, and Regional economic growth.
A committed Internet user, both professional and recreational. She is a member of the International Internet Society ISOC (representing her company membership) and a Director and Chair of the Australian Chapter (Internet Australia), and believes that the communication and business opportunities that the Internet offers for cost-effective global use, and recognition of it as both a public asset and an openly accessible resource needs the application of cautious and continuous care and diligence.
Education
- Macquarie University Undergraduate Degree in Science (Biological / Physiology) and Physiological Psychology (Physiological Psychology) Biological Sciences , Psychology Graduate, Biological Sciences, Psychology 1975 – 1979
- Post Graduate, Neurophysiology / Stress Physiology 1979 – 1982
- Tutor in Vertebrate Physiology
- I also completed external qualifications in Histology, Histopathology and Microscopy at Sydney Technical College (now UTS), as an adjunct to my research requirements for my thesis project.I also completed external qualifications in Histology, Histopathology and Microscopy at Sydney Technical College (now UTS), as an adjunct to my research requirements for my thesis project.
- Macquarie University
- Activities and societies: SCUBA club – MaquanaughtsActivities and societies: SCUBA club – Maquanaughts
Career Profile
Beyond University 1983 – 2018
About me:- Forty(ish) years ago I left my Post-Grad research and career as a tutor in Physiology (continuing as a Teaching Associate at the Asia Pacific Research Institute of Macquarie University during the early 2000 years) to operate our family-owned microenterprise, Hovtek Pty. Limited, until June 2018.
Our clients in Australia were Micro Businesses and SMEs – and internationally mainly SMEs, Government (including Local Gov), Aid Funded bodies, NGO’s, Not For Profits and Educational Offices and allied instrumentalities.
I also managed (and continue to do so) our portfolio of Patents and IP, as well as a small portfolio of domain names in .au as well as in the global DNS, but most importantly,
I am an avid end-user of the Internet for work and recreation and firmly believe and advocate that the Internet should be seen as a public asset and needs to be developed and maintained as a cost-effective and accessible resource for communication, education, community, social and business opportunities by the Australian and Global community.
In 2003, we started a spin-off project called BuildersNet, which was developed from some of the TQM (ISO-9002) activities of Hovtek; this went from an online application to become a stand-alone Australian Company that relied totally on the Internet to facilitate its operation and day-to-day business… Hovtek Pty.Ltd closed as an Australian Company in June 2018, and the limited DNS reselling services for clients were then supported by Cheryl Langdon-Orr operating as a sole trader using ‘Hovtek’ as a Registered Business Name.
Nowdays as a ‘mostly’ retired PWD, I focus my volunteer time on opportunities in coaching and mentoring the next generation of Leaders in the Internet, Internet Governance and ICT space; Some continued Policy work in the Internet and Domain Name arena as well as volunteering to serve on the Internet Australia Board (a Chapter of global ISOC see https://www.internet.org.au ) in the current role of Board Chair, and being an active member of the organising Committees for the Regional Internet Governance Forum (APrIGF) see https://www.aprigf.asia and the Australian Internet Governance Forum (auIGF) see https://www.auigf.au
Early Volunteer Service
St John Ambulance Australia 1970 – Now
Experienced and trained in logistical challenges such as disaster management and counter disaster planning; She has been instrumental in the successful organisation of many national conferences, product launches and media events. She was a Board member of the Community Care Branch of St John Ambulance Australia NSW, undertaking a literacy education program in Australian schools introduced as a concept to St. John by Cheryl and her husband and educator Graham Orr at the end of the International Year of Literacy, assisting thethe elderly in institutions and homes, previously run by this Branch,, she Immunisation programme in schools. The highly successful companionship program for elderly in institutions and homes, previously run by this Branch has been transferred to the activities of another equally qualified but more tightly focused organisation in NSW.
Retired (unfit for public duty) from her uniformed role as a Staff Officer {G3} in 1986 as the then co-ordinator for the NSW-based working group for moving the complexity of St John’s volunteer services, administration and membership activities online.
With over 30 years of volunteer service with the uniformed branch of St John Ambulance Australia NSW, she joined as a Cadet in 1970, serving more than 1000 hrs volunteer public duty and competing at Regional, State and National Competitions, before becoming an NCO at 16, a Cadet Leader and First Aid Instructor at 18, and Divisional Officer before 21.
In 1977 she was appointed as a G4 Staff Officer to the NSW State Staff and held portfolios in Youth Services, Training (Officer and NCO), New Division and New Member Orientation, Field Medical Teams (FMTs), FMT Major Event’s co-ordination and planning, Professional Officer support services, Accreditation and Skills Maintenance. In addition to being a volunteer trainer in Basic, Occupational, and Specialist courses until 1996.
She was a founding member of the St. John Ambulance Australia Historical Society, serving as the Publications and Membership Officer. Her current involvement as a volunteer in St John includes being a Life Member of the Training Branch, a Member of the Ophthalmic Branch and a Life Member of the National St John Ambulance Australia Historical Society.
Women in DNS – Cheryl is proud to be a Founding Member and continued supporter of DNS Women; DNS WOMEN started in 2009 as a small group of five women inside ICANN willing to encourage other women to be more active and participative in ICANN,.. We have over 400 influential women from all over the globe as members. We are a diverse community – whether in the type of job, subject matter, global location, public or private sectors representation, age, or education – that facilitates industry-wide collaboration to drive positive growth in the DNS industry.
Response to our 2015 member survey indicates that approximately 86% of our members are in executive or management positions. Of those who responded, about 30% have a business background (vast spectrum), followed by 20% technical and 20% law/policy; the majority consists of salaried, full-time employees. Around 85% of our members are active contributors to Internet technical and/or policy issues thorough ICANN, IGF, ISOC, ITU, IETF and other regional organizations. DNS Women FB
EXPANDING THE IMPACT OF WOMEN ON THE DOMAIN NAME SYSTEM
Dec 17, 2023
Writing beyond protocols, policy and procedures…
2012
ICANN — DNS Security and Stability Analysis WG — Phase I Final Report ICANN — DNS Security and Stability Analysis WG — Phase I Final Report ICANN · Jun 11, 2012
1982
Thesis – Some Physiological Correlates of Psychological Stressors
Cheryl Langdon-Orr t/a 'Hovtek' - Coaching in Leadership Styles and Personal Branding. 