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Hi everyone,<br>
<br>
Great words Sue. The New York Times article really rippled
throughout the web, and I know many of us (male or female
Wikipedians) hoped to see some things take place because of it. I
have always followed the gender gap issues with Wikipedia since my
involvement, and always been aware of my minority status, so it's
great to see this getting more press than a menial case study every
year. <br>
<br>
I'm Sarah Stierch, a Wikipedian since 2006 (by way of
Username:Missvain) and one of the project leaders of
Wikipedia:Public Art (once known as Wikipedia Saves Public Art). I
am lucky to be involved in a creative project that is headed by
myself, Jennifer Geigel-Mikulay and Lori Byrd-Phillips, two
inspiring women who have done nothing but support my efforts,
struggles and successes. We do have one boy in the mix - Richard
McCoy. Both Richard and Jennifer serve as advisers for Lori and
myself, in career and educational matters. We're really lucky!<br>
<br>
I have always been involved in arenas that are rather gender bias.
I've been a DJ for over 10 years, played drums and sang in bands,
booked rock concerts, sold fine art, and always considered myself a
tomboy. I've been dealing with gender conflicts and attempting to
fight the idea of being even lumped into one or the other for many
years. I don't intend on going into some crazed feminist rant - but,
I have my own opinions and feel passionate about getting more
involved in sharing information and culture - and if more women
would like to participate, that would be grand.<br>
<br>
I'm specifically interested in bringing elder women (our moms,
grandmas, teachers, professors, etc) and our younger women (sisters,
daughters, students) into Wikipedia. <br>
<br>
Most of my work revolves around public art in Wikipedia. I have a
desire to promote reclamation and ownership of public art by "the
people." <br>
<br>
I live in Washington, D.C. I am obtaining my Masters in Museum
Studies (A very female dominated educational community, and a world
that seems to move like molasses in regards to Wikipedia) at George
Washington University. I obtained my undergrad from Indiana
University-Purdue University Indianapolis in Native American studies
and a minor in Museum Studies. <br>
<br>
I recently gave a very chaotic talk about WIkipedia: Public Art at
WikiXDC at the National Archives. I write an article in a popular
online local newspaper called "The Peoples Art" about the public art
I write about in DC on Wikipedia. Overall, my thesis work will
revolve hopefully around public art ownership via Wikipedia. <br>
<br>
Alright, I've babbled enough. It's an honor to be apart of this, and
I really look forward to seeing what our revolution will bring
about. <br>
<br>
Sarah <br>
(Who's already brainstorming ideas for the Women in Wikipedia
Cocktail Hour in Haifa!!!) <br>
<br>
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<div><span style="color: rgb(39, 153, 128);">Sarah Stierch
Consulting</span></div>
<div><span style="color: rgb(39, 153, 128);">Historical, cultural
& artistic research, advising & event planning.</span></div>
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<div><a href="http://www.sarahstierch.com" style="color: rgb(39,
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