Hi everyone, I'm Iker de Icaza a second year PhD student at the University of Sussex in the UK. Currently based at Fermilab, where I'll be until early next year. Working both on SBND and DUNE. I'm constantly amazed by the progress achieved by the collaboration, particularly by its young members who pull most of the heavy lifting. As representative of the Spokespersons Advisory Committee I'll strive to be on hand for any concerns raised to me. We've all heard stories of our colleagues working on big collaborations; of the hierarchies, the bureaucracy and the damaging competitive environment that prevails. I feel we are on a pivotal point to lay the ground towards making DUNE the collaboration we want it to become. But also, that to achieve that, we require an everyday effort from all. Were I to become SAC rep, I'll strive to do my part in the overall improvement in the work environment. DUNE will be the biggest experiment hosted by an US institution, from its very inception started with a diverse and international make up as none other here. It will be the biggest neutrino experiment to date, and as time passes it will only become more and more hectic and fast paced. Starting our scientific career in DUNE will see challenges not experienced before on neutrino experiments. Despite our best efforts issues will arise. Prompt and clear communication is the key to sort these issues. I thank Jason and Linda for the work they've done as the first SAC representatives, they provide a firm base upon which to work on. I feel proud of being part of DUNE and confident that together we'll discover the mysteries behind neutrinos. In much the same way, I will proudly serve as SAC rep to contribute to the human side of the science we're pushing together.
Yours,
Iker.