Hi all,
I joined the WMF Research team in June, 2021 as the Senior Research
Community Officer. Over the last two years, I have had the pleasure of
interacting with many of you through Office Hours, Research Showcases, the
Research Fund, and the listening tour I held during my first few months. I
have enjoyed learning more about your research interests, involvement in
the broader Wikimedia community, and how you think the Foundation can
increase its support for your work. With your input, we were able to
publish a vision and strategy
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Research:Research_Community_Vision_and_Strategy>
for the community that will guide our efforts in the coming years.
I am writing to let you know that April 21st will be my last day at the
Wikimedia Foundation. I am moving to another organization where I will
continue to build my experience in community management and supporting open
research practices.
I want to thank you for the energy and enthusiasm that you bring to your
work. I particularly want to acknowledge those of you who have presented
your research at Showcases and Wiki Workshop, reviewed abstracts and grant
proposals, and applied to the Research Fund. The success of these
initiatives is due in a large part to your thoughtful contributions.
Warm regards,
Emily
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Emily Lescak (she / her)
Senior Research Community Officer
The Wikimedia Foundation