Wikimedia Foundation elections/2024/Candidates/Sjöfarten
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| Total word count for the whole application (required + optional questions) is 1000 (one thousand) words | ||
| Required questions | ||
| Why are you running for the Wikimedia Foundation Board of Trustees? What would you contribute? What would you like to learn more about? | I am running for the Wikimedia Foundation Board of Trustees because I am deeply passionate about the mission of providing free access to the sum of all human knowledge. I believe that my background and skills can contribute significantly to the governance and strategic direction of the Foundation. | |
| Please describe your Wikimedia experience (such as contributions to the Wikimedia projects, memberships in Wikimedia organizations or affiliates, activities as a Wikimedia movement organizer, or participation with a Wikimedia movement ally organization). | I have been an active Wikipedia editor for several years, contributing to articles on science, technology, and history. I've participated in edit-a-thons and improved article quality through peer reviews and copy editing. Additionally, I have uploaded and categorized images on Wikimedia Commons. I am a member of Wikimedia chapters and have volunteered in organizing local Wikimedia events, including workshops and outreach programs aimed at increasing participation and awareness. My | |
| From your perspective, what should the Wikimedia Foundation be prioritizing over the next 5-10 years, and why do you see these as the most important priorities? | Global Inclusivity and Diversity: Ensuring that our projects reflect the world's diversity is crucial. We must engage underrepresented communities to create a more inclusive and equitable platform.
Technological Innovation and Accessibility: Improving user experience and accessibility through technological advancements will enhance engagement and reach, making knowledge more accessible to all. Community Support and Sustainability: Strengthening support for volunteers and fostering a sustainable community is essential for the long-term success and growth of Wikimedia projects. | |
| Optional questions - Professional Experience, Skills and Education | ||
| Please describe your experience with governing bodies of organizations (nonprofit or for-profit), mentioning the scope of your responsibilities, as well as the complexity of the organization (in terms of scale of operations, budget, number of people involved, or other meaningful measures) and the size of the board or body. | ||
| Please describe your professional career experience. | ||
| Please briefly describe 3 situations that show how you tackled, or advised others on, a complex problem in an organization. How did you work with others to address the situations? | ||
| Please describe your educational background, including degrees, certificates, and courses of study finished, and their relevance to board work. | ||
| Please add any relevant links describing your professional background, experience, profile (such as LinkedIn, staff page, etc.). | ||
| Optional questions - Leadership Experience | ||
| Please describe ways in which you have helped to form a bridge between multiple communities (such as by working on projects outside your home wiki, or working on a collaboration between multiple affiliates). | ||
| Can you describe a policy, on wiki or off, that you helped to create or change? What did you learn from this experience? | ||
| How have you been able to empower people to make their voices heard? | ||
| Sometimes in professional situations, there are personality conflicts. Explain how you remain productive even with personality conflicts. | ||
| Optional questions - Strategic Thinking | ||
| Where do you see the need for greater diversity in the Wikimedia Foundation Board of Trustees or within the movement? What steps would you take to improve diversity on the Board or within the movement? What steps would you recommend the Board take to improve diversity? | ||
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