I'm sorry to see you go, Garfield. I wish you the best.
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On Mon, Sep 14, 2015 at 12:14 PM, Michael Peel email@mikepeel.net wrote:
Hi Garfield,
I'm very sad to hear this news. You've made a big impact on the Wikimedia organisations (not just the WMF!) over the last few years, and I'm sure that many community members will be using the phrase 'narrative' for years to come! I particularly appreciate the work that you've done to review the financial systems that the various Wikimedia organisations use, and your work helping the FDC assess the financial aspects of proposals.
I wish you all the best with your new job!
Thanks, Mike
On 10 Sep 2015, at 22:53, Garfield Byrd gbyrd@wikimedia.org wrote:
All,
For the last four years, I’ve led the Wikimedia Foundation’s finance, administration, and office IT teams. I've had the opportunity to work closely with many of you through collaboration with the Wikimedia affiliates. They have been remarkable experiences, and I am grateful for all I’ve learned from you during my time here. Therefore it is with some sadness that today I am letting you know that I’ve decided to take a new opportunity outside the WMF, at a California-based foundation focused on public education.
It has been a privilege to work with so many exceptional people over the years. I’ve watched the WMF mature and take on many new challenges, and
our
community grow and diversify. Our commitment to our free knowledge
mission
is as strong as ever, and now shared by even more people. While I’ll no longer be on staff, I plan to find ways to stay involved in the Wikimedia community. I look forward to seeing the movement continue to do its important work.
My last day will be September 30. I look forward to staying in touch and continuing to support our mission.
Best,
Garfield
-- Garfield Byrd Chief of Finance and Administration Wikimedia Foundation 415.839.6885 ext 6787 415.882.0495 (fax) www.wikimediafoundation.org
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