I'm sorry to see you go, Garfield.
I wish you the best.
*María Cruz * \\ Communications and Outreach Coordinator, L&E Team \\
Wikimedia
Foundation, Inc.
mcruz(a)wikimedia.org | : @marianarra_ <https://twitter.com/marianarra_>
On Mon, Sep 14, 2015 at 12:14 PM, Michael Peel <email(a)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(a)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
--
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Chief of Finance and Administration
Wikimedia Foundation
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