Re: [Wikimedia-l] [Wmfall] Wikimedia Foundation executive transition update

[Osmar Valdebenito]

Congratulations, Katherine! I hope this great announcement can help us to
move forward building trust again within our movement :)

2016-03-11 1:18 GMT-03:00 Amy Elder :

> You truly deserve this, Katherine, congratulations! I'm excited for and
> confident in the next chapter!
>
> On Thu, Mar 10, 2016 at 8:15 PM, Rosemary Rein 
> wrote:
>
> > Thank you Katherine for your service and leadership  at this critical
> > junction for the organization and our community.
> >
> > Rosemary
> > On Mar 10, 2016 6:56 PM, "Patricio Lorente" 
> > wrote:
> >
> >> Hello all,
> >>
> >> I’m happy to announce that the Wikimedia Foundation leadership team has
> >> proposed an interim Executive Director, and the Board has given our full
> >> support. Starting on March 14th, current Chief Communications Officer
> >> Katherine Maher (https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Katherine_(WMF))
> >> will step into the role of interim Executive Director. We thank the
> >> C-levels for their careful consideration in this process, and Katherine
> for
> >> stepping up during this period of transition.
> >>
> >> In choosing an interim ED, the C-levels started by identifying immediate
> >> priorities for the coming months, including building trust, improving
> >> communications, and filling key leadership positions. They felt, and we
> >> agree, that Katherine is the right person to lead the organization
> while it
> >> addresses these and other important issues. Additionally, this will
> allow
> >> the rest of the executive team to focus on critical organizational
> >> functions, including community and engineering management, fundraising,
> and
> >> strengthening our human resources function. You can read more about our
> >> process and thinking here:
> >>
> https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Foundation_Board_noticeboard/March_2016_-_Leadership_Team_transition_planning
> >>
> >>
> >> Katherine has been with the Foundation as Chief Communications Officer
> >> for about two years now. During that time, she has developed a versatile
> >> and effective team that serves the needs of the organization and
> movement,
> >> collaborating closely with other departments and the community. She has
> >> thoughtfully introduced new capacities and led her team through
> >> transitions, and played a critical role in shepherding the strategy
> process
> >> and the annual plan, in collaboration with other C-levels. She is known
> for
> >> listening to and empowering the people that she works with.
> >>
> >> For those who don’t know Katherine, she’s been a longtime advocate for
> >> global open communities, culture, and technology. She previously led
> >> advocacy for the international digital rights organization Access Now,
> >> where she worked on freedom of expression, access to information, and
> >> privacy. She has supported the efforts of citizens and governments
> around
> >> the world to deepen transparency and participation in her roles at the
> >> World Bank, National Democratic Institute for International Affairs, and
> >> UNICEF (where her team built wikis for youth participation in major
> global
> >> issues). She is a member of the advisory board of the Open Technology
> Fund.
> >>
> >> With interim leadership in place, our next step as the Board is to move
> >> quickly to plan and implement the search for a permanent Executive
> >> Director. We will be working together over the coming weeks to clarify
> >> roles and responsibilities in this search, and identify the best way for
> >> community and staff to participate.  We want this process to be
> inclusive
> >> and incorporate many voices. We look forward to sharing an update on our
> >> progress toward the end of next week.
> >>
> >> As interim Executive Director, Katherine will report to the Board. Geoff
> >> Brigham will continue serving as Board Secretary, and Jaime Villagomez
> as
> >> Board Treasurer, reporting to the Board in those capacities. As of March
> >> 14, Katherine's reports include the C-team: Geoff Brigham, Jaime
> >> Villagomez, Maggie Dennis, Lisa Gruwell, Joady Lohr, and Wes Moran. The
> >> Communications team will continue to report to Katherine for the time
> >> being, with support from the leadership of Juliet Barbara and Heather
> >> Walls.
> >>
> >> Thank you,
> >>
> >>  Patricio
> >>
> >> Translation notice - This message is available for translation on
> >> Meta-Wiki:
> >>
> https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Foundation_Board_noticeboard/10_March_2010_-_Wikimedia_Foundation_executive_transition_update
> >> --
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Re: [Wikimedia-l] [Wmfall] Wikimedia Foundation executive transition update

[Maria O'Neill]

Congratulations, Katherine, and thank you! Great news! :)

On Fri, Mar 11, 2016 at 7:49 AM, Aaron Halfaker 
wrote:

> Congrats Katherine!  This is certainly welcome news. :)
>
> On Fri, Mar 11, 2016 at 9:10 AM, Victor Grigas 
> wrote:
>
>> What a good message to wake up to!
>>
>> I'd like to politely suggest along with any decision making ahead, that
>> the board please leave the door open to considering Katherine as permanent
>> executive director of the Wikimedia Foundation.
>>
>>
>> On Fri, Mar 11, 2016 at 5:36 AM, Tanweer Morshed 
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Congratulations to Katherine for taking up the responsibility! And at the
>>> same time, thanks to the Board and C-levels for coming up with a
>>> thoughtful
>>> and acceptable decision.
>>> It's great to see someone taking up the charge, who has been involved
>>> with
>>> the movement for a long time.
>>>
>>>
>>> Regards,
>>> Tanweer
>>>
>>> On Fri, Mar 11, 2016 at 4:25 PM, Nicole Ebber >> >
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>> > Congratulations, Katherine, and thank you for taking on this
>>> > responsibility! I am glad to read all those congrats and wonderful
>>> > emails from people involved.
>>> >
>>> > And thank you to the C-level team and Board for making this decision,
>>> > and for making it quickly and transparent.
>>> >
>>> > I look forward to working with you, and to warmly welcoming you in
>>> > Berlin in April!
>>> >
>>> > Cheers,
>>> > Nicole
>>> >
>>> > On 11 March 2016 at 11:18, David Parreño Mont >> >
>>> > wrote:
>>> > > OMG! Many congratulations, Katherine!
>>> > >
>>> > > El dv., 11 març 2016 a les 4:00, Katherine Maher (<
>>> kma...@wikimedia.org
>>> > >)
>>> > > va escriure:
>>> > >
>>> > >> Thank you, Patricio.
>>> > >>
>>> > >> I want to thank the Board for this opportunity, and for their
>>> > confidence in
>>> > >> the Foundation. I also want to thank community members and staff for
>>> > >> continuing to be such committed advocates for our future -- your
>>> passion
>>> > >> and belief in our movement and purpose have been tremendous things
>>> to
>>> > >> behold.
>>> > >>
>>> > >> As a movement, we’ve had some challenges lately. We’ve started on a
>>> > process
>>> > >> of change, but as Lydia Pintscher (User:Lydia Pintscher (WMDE))
>>> recently
>>> > >> reminded us,[1] “Change happens at the speed of trust.” We will
>>> need to
>>> > >> work together over these coming months to build that trust, and open
>>> > >> critical lines of communication and accountability. I get the sense
>>> from
>>> > >> many people that that’s exactly what they’d like to do: absorb the
>>> > lessons
>>> > >> we’ve learned, re-engage with each other, and get back to advancing
>>> our
>>> > >> global movement.
>>> > >>
>>> > >> At the Foundation, we have an opportunity to center around our
>>> values,
>>> > and
>>> > >> practice open and collaborative communication. During the interim
>>> > period, I
>>> > >> want to get things working well and improve transparency and
>>> > communication,
>>> > >> both internally and with the communities. We will work to create a
>>> > >> supportive, fair environment where people can get things done,
>>> engage
>>> > with
>>> > >> their colleagues and community members, and understand how their
>>> work
>>> > has
>>> > >> an impact on our mission. This includes delivering on important
>>> > deadlines
>>> > >> for the Annual Plan and strategy,[2] filling key roles, and making
>>> > progress
>>> > >> on issues raised in our recent engagement survey.
>>> > >>
>>> > >> We are committed to delivering the first version of the 2016-2017
>>> Annual
>>> > >> Plan no later than April 1st for community and FDC review, and are
>>> on
>>> > track
>>> > >> to meet this deadline. The WMF 2016-2018 strategy development is
>>> also
>>> > >> underway, with a draft version open for comments until March 18.[3]
>>> Over
>>> > >> the coming weeks, we’ll be moving forward with our Chief Technology
>>> > Officer
>>> > >> (CTO) search, and working with the Talent and Culture team to
>>> reinvest
>>> > in
>>> > >> our culture. As new other emerge, we’ll work together to prioritize
>>> > them.
>>> > >>
>>> > >> To accomplish all of this, we are going to need your help. I want to
>>> > hear
>>> > >> from you about what you would like to achieve in this interim
>>> period.
>>> > This
>>> > >> includes how we can collaborate together to prepare the
>>> organization and
>>> > >> movement to welcome our next Executive Director. The Foundation is
>>> > prepared
>>> > >> to actively support the Board in the search, and we will work
>>> closely
>>> > with
>>> > >> them to share important information and create opportunities to give
>>> > >> feedback throughout the process.
>>> > >>
>>> > >> Just a few weeks ago, we marked the 15th birthday of the
>>> movement.[4]
>>> > >> Millions of people around the world shared their love for
>>> Wikimedia. It

Re: [Wikimedia-l] [Wmfall] Wikimedia Foundation executive transition update

[Amy Elder]

You truly deserve this, Katherine, congratulations! I'm excited for and
confident in the next chapter!

On Thu, Mar 10, 2016 at 8:15 PM, Rosemary Rein  wrote:

> Thank you Katherine for your service and leadership  at this critical
> junction for the organization and our community.
>
> Rosemary
> On Mar 10, 2016 6:56 PM, "Patricio Lorente" 
> wrote:
>
>> Hello all,
>>
>> I’m happy to announce that the Wikimedia Foundation leadership team has
>> proposed an interim Executive Director, and the Board has given our full
>> support. Starting on March 14th, current Chief Communications Officer
>> Katherine Maher (https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Katherine_(WMF))
>> will step into the role of interim Executive Director. We thank the
>> C-levels for their careful consideration in this process, and Katherine for
>> stepping up during this period of transition.
>>
>> In choosing an interim ED, the C-levels started by identifying immediate
>> priorities for the coming months, including building trust, improving
>> communications, and filling key leadership positions. They felt, and we
>> agree, that Katherine is the right person to lead the organization while it
>> addresses these and other important issues. Additionally, this will allow
>> the rest of the executive team to focus on critical organizational
>> functions, including community and engineering management, fundraising, and
>> strengthening our human resources function. You can read more about our
>> process and thinking here:
>> https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Foundation_Board_noticeboard/March_2016_-_Leadership_Team_transition_planning
>>
>>
>> Katherine has been with the Foundation as Chief Communications Officer
>> for about two years now. During that time, she has developed a versatile
>> and effective team that serves the needs of the organization and movement,
>> collaborating closely with other departments and the community. She has
>> thoughtfully introduced new capacities and led her team through
>> transitions, and played a critical role in shepherding the strategy process
>> and the annual plan, in collaboration with other C-levels. She is known for
>> listening to and empowering the people that she works with.
>>
>> For those who don’t know Katherine, she’s been a longtime advocate for
>> global open communities, culture, and technology. She previously led
>> advocacy for the international digital rights organization Access Now,
>> where she worked on freedom of expression, access to information, and
>> privacy. She has supported the efforts of citizens and governments around
>> the world to deepen transparency and participation in her roles at the
>> World Bank, National Democratic Institute for International Affairs, and
>> UNICEF (where her team built wikis for youth participation in major global
>> issues). She is a member of the advisory board of the Open Technology Fund.
>>
>> With interim leadership in place, our next step as the Board is to move
>> quickly to plan and implement the search for a permanent Executive
>> Director. We will be working together over the coming weeks to clarify
>> roles and responsibilities in this search, and identify the best way for
>> community and staff to participate.  We want this process to be inclusive
>> and incorporate many voices. We look forward to sharing an update on our
>> progress toward the end of next week.
>>
>> As interim Executive Director, Katherine will report to the Board. Geoff
>> Brigham will continue serving as Board Secretary, and Jaime Villagomez as
>> Board Treasurer, reporting to the Board in those capacities. As of March
>> 14, Katherine's reports include the C-team: Geoff Brigham, Jaime
>> Villagomez, Maggie Dennis, Lisa Gruwell, Joady Lohr, and Wes Moran. The
>> Communications team will continue to report to Katherine for the time
>> being, with support from the leadership of Juliet Barbara and Heather
>> Walls.
>>
>> Thank you,
>>
>>  Patricio
>>
>> Translation notice - This message is available for translation on
>> Meta-Wiki:
>> https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Foundation_Board_noticeboard/10_March_2010_-_Wikimedia_Foundation_executive_transition_update
>> --
>>
>>
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Re: [Wikimedia-l] [Wmfall] Wikimedia Foundation executive transition update

[Ad Huikeshoven]

2016-03-11 3:59 GMT+01:00 Katherine Maher :

> Thank you, Patricio.
>
> I want to thank the Board for this opportunity, and for their confidence in
> the Foundation. I also want to thank community members and staff for
> continuing to be such committed advocates for our future -- your passion
> and belief in our movement and purpose have been tremendous things to
> behold.
>
> As a movement, we’ve had some challenges lately.


Dear Katherine,

The board of Wikimedia Nederland had a regular meeting on Thursday evening.
We wrapped up hours before the announcement of Patricio and your message.
Fellow board members have had their worries expressed about what was going
on. We were not aware about this news coming. I haven't checked with my
fellow board members, but I'm sure they allow me to congratulate you on
behalf of the whole board and wish you lots of strength and wisdom during
the interim transition period. I'm looking forward to meet you again in
Berlin at the Wikimedia Conference 2016.

Have a nice weekend,

Ad Huikeshoven
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Re: [Wikimedia-l] [Wmfall] Wikimedia Foundation executive transition update

[Kalliope Tsouroupidou]

Congratulations Katherine. May the force be with you 

K.

On Friday, 11 March 2016, Jack Rabah  wrote:

> Congratulations Katherine! Mabrook.
>
> On Friday, March 11, 2016, C. Scott Ananian  > wrote:
>
>> On Thu, Mar 10, 2016 at 9:59 PM, Katherine Maher 
>> wrote:
>>
>>> We are committed to delivering the first version of the 2016-2017 Annual
>>> Plan no later than April 1st for community and FDC review
>>>
>>
>> It might be best if you can manage to deliver it on March 30th. ;)  The
>> next day tends to be a bit foolish.
>>
>> At any rate: Congratulations!  Let's hope this is the start of the
>> good-news potion of 2016.
>>  --scott
>>
>>
>
> --
>
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> Regional Manager for Strategic Partnerships - MEA
> Wikimedia Foundation
>
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>
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>
>
>
>
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Re: [Wikimedia-l] [Wmfall] Wikimedia Foundation executive transition update

[C. Scott Ananian]

On Thu, Mar 10, 2016 at 9:59 PM, Katherine Maher 
wrote:

> We are committed to delivering the first version of the 2016-2017 Annual
> Plan no later than April 1st for community and FDC review
>

It might be best if you can manage to deliver it on March 30th. ;)  The
next day tends to be a bit foolish.

At any rate: Congratulations!  Let's hope this is the start of the
good-news potion of 2016.
 --scott
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Re: [Wikimedia-l] [Wmfall] Wikimedia Foundation executive transition update

[Derek V.Giroulle]

I second that

On 11-03-16 16:10, Victor Grigas wrote:

What a good message to wake up to!

I'd like to politely suggest along with any decision making ahead, that the
board please leave the door open to considering Katherine as permanent
executive director of the Wikimedia Foundation.





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Re: [Wikimedia-l] [Wmfall] Wikimedia Foundation executive transition update

[Florence Devouard]

Excellent !

All my support Katherine !

Anthere

PS: Hopefully the list will regain a bit of peace and be productive again ?

Le 11/03/16 03:59, Katherine Maher a écrit :

Thank you, Patricio.

I want to thank the Board for this opportunity, and for their confidence in
the Foundation. I also want to thank community members and staff for
continuing to be such committed advocates for our future -- your passion
and belief in our movement and purpose have been tremendous things to
behold.

As a movement, we’ve had some challenges lately. We’ve started on a process
of change, but as Lydia Pintscher (User:Lydia Pintscher (WMDE)) recently
reminded us,[1] “Change happens at the speed of trust.” We will need to
work together over these coming months to build that trust, and open
critical lines of communication and accountability. I get the sense from
many people that that’s exactly what they’d like to do: absorb the lessons
we’ve learned, re-engage with each other, and get back to advancing our
global movement.

At the Foundation, we have an opportunity to center around our values, and
practice open and collaborative communication. During the interim period, I
want to get things working well and improve transparency and communication,
both internally and with the communities. We will work to create a
supportive, fair environment where people can get things done, engage with
their colleagues and community members, and understand how their work has
an impact on our mission. This includes delivering on important deadlines
for the Annual Plan and strategy,[2] filling key roles, and making progress
on issues raised in our recent engagement survey.

We are committed to delivering the first version of the 2016-2017 Annual
Plan no later than April 1st for community and FDC review, and are on track
to meet this deadline. The WMF 2016-2018 strategy development is also
underway, with a draft version open for comments until March 18.[3] Over
the coming weeks, we’ll be moving forward with our Chief Technology Officer
(CTO) search, and working with the Talent and Culture team to reinvest in
our culture. As new other emerge, we’ll work together to prioritize them.

To accomplish all of this, we are going to need your help. I want to hear
from you about what you would like to achieve in this interim period. This
includes how we can collaborate together to prepare the organization and
movement to welcome our next Executive Director. The Foundation is prepared
to actively support the Board in the search, and we will work closely with
them to share important information and create opportunities to give
feedback throughout the process.

Just a few weeks ago, we marked the 15th birthday of the movement.[4]
Millions of people around the world shared their love for Wikimedia. It was
a celebration of why we do what we do, and how much joy the movement brings
people everywhere. That’s something I try to keep in mind every day.

Yours sincerely,
Katherine

[1] https://twitter.com/nightrose/status/660043284841107457
[2]
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/2016_Strategy/Combined_strategy_and_annual_plan_timeline
[3] https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/2016_Strategy/Draft_WMF_Strategy
[4] https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia_15

On Thu, Mar 10, 2016 at 6:55 PM, Patricio Lorente <
patricio.lore...@gmail.com> wrote:


Hello all,

I’m happy to announce that the Wikimedia Foundation leadership team has
proposed an interim Executive Director, and the Board has given our full
support. Starting on March 14th, current Chief Communications Officer
Katherine Maher (https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Katherine_(WMF))
will step into the role of interim Executive Director. We thank the
C-levels for their careful consideration in this process, and Katherine for
stepping up during this period of transition.

In choosing an interim ED, the C-levels started by identifying immediate
priorities for the coming months, including building trust, improving
communications, and filling key leadership positions. They felt, and we
agree, that Katherine is the right person to lead the organization while it
addresses these and other important issues. Additionally, this will allow
the rest of the executive team to focus on critical organizational
functions, including community and engineering management, fundraising, and
strengthening our human resources function. You can read more about our
process and thinking here:
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Foundation_Board_noticeboard/March_2016_-_Leadership_Team_transition_planning


Katherine has been with the Foundation as Chief Communications Officer for
about two years now. During that time, she has developed a versatile and
effective team that serves the needs of the organization and movement,
collaborating closely with other departments and the community. She has
thoughtfully introduced new capacities and led her team through
transitions, and played a critical role in shepherding the strategy process
and the 

Re: [Wikimedia-l] [Wmfall] Wikimedia Foundation executive transition update

[Alex Wang]

Thank you, Katherine! This announcement has me breathing a huge sigh of
relief and fills me with optimism for what's to come.

On Fri, Mar 11, 2016 at 7:52 AM, Maria O'Neill 
wrote:

> Congratulations, Katherine, and thank you! Great news! :)
>
> On Fri, Mar 11, 2016 at 7:49 AM, Aaron Halfaker 
> wrote:
>
>> Congrats Katherine!  This is certainly welcome news. :)
>>
>> On Fri, Mar 11, 2016 at 9:10 AM, Victor Grigas 
>> wrote:
>>
>>> What a good message to wake up to!
>>>
>>> I'd like to politely suggest along with any decision making ahead, that
>>> the board please leave the door open to considering Katherine as permanent
>>> executive director of the Wikimedia Foundation.
>>>
>>>
>>> On Fri, Mar 11, 2016 at 5:36 AM, Tanweer Morshed >> > wrote:
>>>
 Congratulations to Katherine for taking up the responsibility! And at
 the
 same time, thanks to the Board and C-levels for coming up with a
 thoughtful
 and acceptable decision.
 It's great to see someone taking up the charge, who has been involved
 with
 the movement for a long time.


 Regards,
 Tanweer

 On Fri, Mar 11, 2016 at 4:25 PM, Nicole Ebber <
 nicole.eb...@wikimedia.de>
 wrote:

 > Congratulations, Katherine, and thank you for taking on this
 > responsibility! I am glad to read all those congrats and wonderful
 > emails from people involved.
 >
 > And thank you to the C-level team and Board for making this decision,
 > and for making it quickly and transparent.
 >
 > I look forward to working with you, and to warmly welcoming you in
 > Berlin in April!
 >
 > Cheers,
 > Nicole
 >
 > On 11 March 2016 at 11:18, David Parreño Mont <
 david.parr...@gmail.com>
 > wrote:
 > > OMG! Many congratulations, Katherine!
 > >
 > > El dv., 11 març 2016 a les 4:00, Katherine Maher (<
 kma...@wikimedia.org
 > >)
 > > va escriure:
 > >
 > >> Thank you, Patricio.
 > >>
 > >> I want to thank the Board for this opportunity, and for their
 > confidence in
 > >> the Foundation. I also want to thank community members and staff
 for
 > >> continuing to be such committed advocates for our future -- your
 passion
 > >> and belief in our movement and purpose have been tremendous things
 to
 > >> behold.
 > >>
 > >> As a movement, we’ve had some challenges lately. We’ve started on a
 > process
 > >> of change, but as Lydia Pintscher (User:Lydia Pintscher (WMDE))
 recently
 > >> reminded us,[1] “Change happens at the speed of trust.” We will
 need to
 > >> work together over these coming months to build that trust, and
 open
 > >> critical lines of communication and accountability. I get the
 sense from
 > >> many people that that’s exactly what they’d like to do: absorb the
 > lessons
 > >> we’ve learned, re-engage with each other, and get back to
 advancing our
 > >> global movement.
 > >>
 > >> At the Foundation, we have an opportunity to center around our
 values,
 > and
 > >> practice open and collaborative communication. During the interim
 > period, I
 > >> want to get things working well and improve transparency and
 > communication,
 > >> both internally and with the communities. We will work to create a
 > >> supportive, fair environment where people can get things done,
 engage
 > with
 > >> their colleagues and community members, and understand how their
 work
 > has
 > >> an impact on our mission. This includes delivering on important
 > deadlines
 > >> for the Annual Plan and strategy,[2] filling key roles, and making
 > progress
 > >> on issues raised in our recent engagement survey.
 > >>
 > >> We are committed to delivering the first version of the 2016-2017
 Annual
 > >> Plan no later than April 1st for community and FDC review, and are
 on
 > track
 > >> to meet this deadline. The WMF 2016-2018 strategy development is
 also
 > >> underway, with a draft version open for comments until March
 18.[3] Over
 > >> the coming weeks, we’ll be moving forward with our Chief Technology
 > Officer
 > >> (CTO) search, and working with the Talent and Culture team to
 reinvest
 > in
 > >> our culture. As new other emerge, we’ll work together to prioritize
 > them.
 > >>
 > >> To accomplish all of this, we are going to need your help. I want
 to
 > hear
 > >> from you about what you would like to achieve in this interim
 period.
 > This
 > >> includes how we can collaborate together to prepare the
 organization and
 > >> movement to welcome our next Executive Director. The Foundation is
 > prepared
 > >> to actively support 

Re: [Wikimedia-l] [Wmfall] Wikimedia Foundation executive transition update

[Aaron Halfaker]

Congrats Katherine!  This is certainly welcome news. :)

On Fri, Mar 11, 2016 at 9:10 AM, Victor Grigas 
wrote:

> What a good message to wake up to!
>
> I'd like to politely suggest along with any decision making ahead, that
> the board please leave the door open to considering Katherine as permanent
> executive director of the Wikimedia Foundation.
>
>
> On Fri, Mar 11, 2016 at 5:36 AM, Tanweer Morshed 
> wrote:
>
>> Congratulations to Katherine for taking up the responsibility! And at the
>> same time, thanks to the Board and C-levels for coming up with a
>> thoughtful
>> and acceptable decision.
>> It's great to see someone taking up the charge, who has been involved with
>> the movement for a long time.
>>
>>
>> Regards,
>> Tanweer
>>
>> On Fri, Mar 11, 2016 at 4:25 PM, Nicole Ebber 
>> wrote:
>>
>> > Congratulations, Katherine, and thank you for taking on this
>> > responsibility! I am glad to read all those congrats and wonderful
>> > emails from people involved.
>> >
>> > And thank you to the C-level team and Board for making this decision,
>> > and for making it quickly and transparent.
>> >
>> > I look forward to working with you, and to warmly welcoming you in
>> > Berlin in April!
>> >
>> > Cheers,
>> > Nicole
>> >
>> > On 11 March 2016 at 11:18, David Parreño Mont 
>> > wrote:
>> > > OMG! Many congratulations, Katherine!
>> > >
>> > > El dv., 11 març 2016 a les 4:00, Katherine Maher (<
>> kma...@wikimedia.org
>> > >)
>> > > va escriure:
>> > >
>> > >> Thank you, Patricio.
>> > >>
>> > >> I want to thank the Board for this opportunity, and for their
>> > confidence in
>> > >> the Foundation. I also want to thank community members and staff for
>> > >> continuing to be such committed advocates for our future -- your
>> passion
>> > >> and belief in our movement and purpose have been tremendous things to
>> > >> behold.
>> > >>
>> > >> As a movement, we’ve had some challenges lately. We’ve started on a
>> > process
>> > >> of change, but as Lydia Pintscher (User:Lydia Pintscher (WMDE))
>> recently
>> > >> reminded us,[1] “Change happens at the speed of trust.” We will need
>> to
>> > >> work together over these coming months to build that trust, and open
>> > >> critical lines of communication and accountability. I get the sense
>> from
>> > >> many people that that’s exactly what they’d like to do: absorb the
>> > lessons
>> > >> we’ve learned, re-engage with each other, and get back to advancing
>> our
>> > >> global movement.
>> > >>
>> > >> At the Foundation, we have an opportunity to center around our
>> values,
>> > and
>> > >> practice open and collaborative communication. During the interim
>> > period, I
>> > >> want to get things working well and improve transparency and
>> > communication,
>> > >> both internally and with the communities. We will work to create a
>> > >> supportive, fair environment where people can get things done, engage
>> > with
>> > >> their colleagues and community members, and understand how their work
>> > has
>> > >> an impact on our mission. This includes delivering on important
>> > deadlines
>> > >> for the Annual Plan and strategy,[2] filling key roles, and making
>> > progress
>> > >> on issues raised in our recent engagement survey.
>> > >>
>> > >> We are committed to delivering the first version of the 2016-2017
>> Annual
>> > >> Plan no later than April 1st for community and FDC review, and are on
>> > track
>> > >> to meet this deadline. The WMF 2016-2018 strategy development is also
>> > >> underway, with a draft version open for comments until March 18.[3]
>> Over
>> > >> the coming weeks, we’ll be moving forward with our Chief Technology
>> > Officer
>> > >> (CTO) search, and working with the Talent and Culture team to
>> reinvest
>> > in
>> > >> our culture. As new other emerge, we’ll work together to prioritize
>> > them.
>> > >>
>> > >> To accomplish all of this, we are going to need your help. I want to
>> > hear
>> > >> from you about what you would like to achieve in this interim period.
>> > This
>> > >> includes how we can collaborate together to prepare the organization
>> and
>> > >> movement to welcome our next Executive Director. The Foundation is
>> > prepared
>> > >> to actively support the Board in the search, and we will work closely
>> > with
>> > >> them to share important information and create opportunities to give
>> > >> feedback throughout the process.
>> > >>
>> > >> Just a few weeks ago, we marked the 15th birthday of the movement.[4]
>> > >> Millions of people around the world shared their love for Wikimedia.
>> It
>> > was
>> > >> a celebration of why we do what we do, and how much joy the movement
>> > brings
>> > >> people everywhere. That’s something I try to keep in mind every day.
>> > >>
>> > >> Yours sincerely,
>> > >> Katherine
>> > >>
>> > >> [1] https://twitter.com/nightrose/status/660043284841107457
>> > >> [2]

Re: [Wikimedia-l] [Wmfall] Wikimedia Foundation executive transition update

[Victor Grigas]

What a good message to wake up to!

I'd like to politely suggest along with any decision making ahead, that the
board please leave the door open to considering Katherine as permanent
executive director of the Wikimedia Foundation.


On Fri, Mar 11, 2016 at 5:36 AM, Tanweer Morshed 
wrote:

> Congratulations to Katherine for taking up the responsibility! And at the
> same time, thanks to the Board and C-levels for coming up with a thoughtful
> and acceptable decision.
> It's great to see someone taking up the charge, who has been involved with
> the movement for a long time.
>
>
> Regards,
> Tanweer
>
> On Fri, Mar 11, 2016 at 4:25 PM, Nicole Ebber 
> wrote:
>
> > Congratulations, Katherine, and thank you for taking on this
> > responsibility! I am glad to read all those congrats and wonderful
> > emails from people involved.
> >
> > And thank you to the C-level team and Board for making this decision,
> > and for making it quickly and transparent.
> >
> > I look forward to working with you, and to warmly welcoming you in
> > Berlin in April!
> >
> > Cheers,
> > Nicole
> >
> > On 11 March 2016 at 11:18, David Parreño Mont 
> > wrote:
> > > OMG! Many congratulations, Katherine!
> > >
> > > El dv., 11 març 2016 a les 4:00, Katherine Maher (<
> kma...@wikimedia.org
> > >)
> > > va escriure:
> > >
> > >> Thank you, Patricio.
> > >>
> > >> I want to thank the Board for this opportunity, and for their
> > confidence in
> > >> the Foundation. I also want to thank community members and staff for
> > >> continuing to be such committed advocates for our future -- your
> passion
> > >> and belief in our movement and purpose have been tremendous things to
> > >> behold.
> > >>
> > >> As a movement, we’ve had some challenges lately. We’ve started on a
> > process
> > >> of change, but as Lydia Pintscher (User:Lydia Pintscher (WMDE))
> recently
> > >> reminded us,[1] “Change happens at the speed of trust.” We will need
> to
> > >> work together over these coming months to build that trust, and open
> > >> critical lines of communication and accountability. I get the sense
> from
> > >> many people that that’s exactly what they’d like to do: absorb the
> > lessons
> > >> we’ve learned, re-engage with each other, and get back to advancing
> our
> > >> global movement.
> > >>
> > >> At the Foundation, we have an opportunity to center around our values,
> > and
> > >> practice open and collaborative communication. During the interim
> > period, I
> > >> want to get things working well and improve transparency and
> > communication,
> > >> both internally and with the communities. We will work to create a
> > >> supportive, fair environment where people can get things done, engage
> > with
> > >> their colleagues and community members, and understand how their work
> > has
> > >> an impact on our mission. This includes delivering on important
> > deadlines
> > >> for the Annual Plan and strategy,[2] filling key roles, and making
> > progress
> > >> on issues raised in our recent engagement survey.
> > >>
> > >> We are committed to delivering the first version of the 2016-2017
> Annual
> > >> Plan no later than April 1st for community and FDC review, and are on
> > track
> > >> to meet this deadline. The WMF 2016-2018 strategy development is also
> > >> underway, with a draft version open for comments until March 18.[3]
> Over
> > >> the coming weeks, we’ll be moving forward with our Chief Technology
> > Officer
> > >> (CTO) search, and working with the Talent and Culture team to reinvest
> > in
> > >> our culture. As new other emerge, we’ll work together to prioritize
> > them.
> > >>
> > >> To accomplish all of this, we are going to need your help. I want to
> > hear
> > >> from you about what you would like to achieve in this interim period.
> > This
> > >> includes how we can collaborate together to prepare the organization
> and
> > >> movement to welcome our next Executive Director. The Foundation is
> > prepared
> > >> to actively support the Board in the search, and we will work closely
> > with
> > >> them to share important information and create opportunities to give
> > >> feedback throughout the process.
> > >>
> > >> Just a few weeks ago, we marked the 15th birthday of the movement.[4]
> > >> Millions of people around the world shared their love for Wikimedia.
> It
> > was
> > >> a celebration of why we do what we do, and how much joy the movement
> > brings
> > >> people everywhere. That’s something I try to keep in mind every day.
> > >>
> > >> Yours sincerely,
> > >> Katherine
> > >>
> > >> [1] https://twitter.com/nightrose/status/660043284841107457
> > >> [2]
> > >>
> > >>
> >
> https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/2016_Strategy/Combined_strategy_and_annual_plan_timeline
> > >> [3] https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/2016_Strategy/Draft_WMF_Strategy
> > >> [4] https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia_15
> > >>
> > >> On Thu, Mar 10, 2016 at 

Re: [Wikimedia-l] [Wmfall] Wikimedia Foundation executive transition update

[Tanweer Morshed]

Congratulations to Katherine for taking up the responsibility! And at the
same time, thanks to the Board and C-levels for coming up with a thoughtful
and acceptable decision.
It's great to see someone taking up the charge, who has been involved with
the movement for a long time.


Regards,
Tanweer

On Fri, Mar 11, 2016 at 4:25 PM, Nicole Ebber 
wrote:

> Congratulations, Katherine, and thank you for taking on this
> responsibility! I am glad to read all those congrats and wonderful
> emails from people involved.
>
> And thank you to the C-level team and Board for making this decision,
> and for making it quickly and transparent.
>
> I look forward to working with you, and to warmly welcoming you in
> Berlin in April!
>
> Cheers,
> Nicole
>
> On 11 March 2016 at 11:18, David Parreño Mont 
> wrote:
> > OMG! Many congratulations, Katherine!
> >
> > El dv., 11 març 2016 a les 4:00, Katherine Maher ( >)
> > va escriure:
> >
> >> Thank you, Patricio.
> >>
> >> I want to thank the Board for this opportunity, and for their
> confidence in
> >> the Foundation. I also want to thank community members and staff for
> >> continuing to be such committed advocates for our future -- your passion
> >> and belief in our movement and purpose have been tremendous things to
> >> behold.
> >>
> >> As a movement, we’ve had some challenges lately. We’ve started on a
> process
> >> of change, but as Lydia Pintscher (User:Lydia Pintscher (WMDE)) recently
> >> reminded us,[1] “Change happens at the speed of trust.” We will need to
> >> work together over these coming months to build that trust, and open
> >> critical lines of communication and accountability. I get the sense from
> >> many people that that’s exactly what they’d like to do: absorb the
> lessons
> >> we’ve learned, re-engage with each other, and get back to advancing our
> >> global movement.
> >>
> >> At the Foundation, we have an opportunity to center around our values,
> and
> >> practice open and collaborative communication. During the interim
> period, I
> >> want to get things working well and improve transparency and
> communication,
> >> both internally and with the communities. We will work to create a
> >> supportive, fair environment where people can get things done, engage
> with
> >> their colleagues and community members, and understand how their work
> has
> >> an impact on our mission. This includes delivering on important
> deadlines
> >> for the Annual Plan and strategy,[2] filling key roles, and making
> progress
> >> on issues raised in our recent engagement survey.
> >>
> >> We are committed to delivering the first version of the 2016-2017 Annual
> >> Plan no later than April 1st for community and FDC review, and are on
> track
> >> to meet this deadline. The WMF 2016-2018 strategy development is also
> >> underway, with a draft version open for comments until March 18.[3] Over
> >> the coming weeks, we’ll be moving forward with our Chief Technology
> Officer
> >> (CTO) search, and working with the Talent and Culture team to reinvest
> in
> >> our culture. As new other emerge, we’ll work together to prioritize
> them.
> >>
> >> To accomplish all of this, we are going to need your help. I want to
> hear
> >> from you about what you would like to achieve in this interim period.
> This
> >> includes how we can collaborate together to prepare the organization and
> >> movement to welcome our next Executive Director. The Foundation is
> prepared
> >> to actively support the Board in the search, and we will work closely
> with
> >> them to share important information and create opportunities to give
> >> feedback throughout the process.
> >>
> >> Just a few weeks ago, we marked the 15th birthday of the movement.[4]
> >> Millions of people around the world shared their love for Wikimedia. It
> was
> >> a celebration of why we do what we do, and how much joy the movement
> brings
> >> people everywhere. That’s something I try to keep in mind every day.
> >>
> >> Yours sincerely,
> >> Katherine
> >>
> >> [1] https://twitter.com/nightrose/status/660043284841107457
> >> [2]
> >>
> >>
> https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/2016_Strategy/Combined_strategy_and_annual_plan_timeline
> >> [3] https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/2016_Strategy/Draft_WMF_Strategy
> >> [4] https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia_15
> >>
> >> On Thu, Mar 10, 2016 at 6:55 PM, Patricio Lorente <
> >> patricio.lore...@gmail.com> wrote:
> >>
> >> > Hello all,
> >> >
> >> > I’m happy to announce that the Wikimedia Foundation leadership team
> has
> >> > proposed an interim Executive Director, and the Board has given our
> full
> >> > support. Starting on March 14th, current Chief Communications Officer
> >> > Katherine Maher (https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Katherine_(WMF)
> )
> >> > will step into the role of interim Executive Director. We thank the
> >> > C-levels for their careful consideration in this process, and

Re: [Wikimedia-l] [Wmfall] Wikimedia Foundation executive transition update

[Nicole Ebber]

Congratulations, Katherine, and thank you for taking on this
responsibility! I am glad to read all those congrats and wonderful
emails from people involved.

And thank you to the C-level team and Board for making this decision,
and for making it quickly and transparent.

I look forward to working with you, and to warmly welcoming you in
Berlin in April!

Cheers,
Nicole

On 11 March 2016 at 11:18, David Parreño Mont  wrote:
> OMG! Many congratulations, Katherine!
>
> El dv., 11 març 2016 a les 4:00, Katherine Maher ()
> va escriure:
>
>> Thank you, Patricio.
>>
>> I want to thank the Board for this opportunity, and for their confidence in
>> the Foundation. I also want to thank community members and staff for
>> continuing to be such committed advocates for our future -- your passion
>> and belief in our movement and purpose have been tremendous things to
>> behold.
>>
>> As a movement, we’ve had some challenges lately. We’ve started on a process
>> of change, but as Lydia Pintscher (User:Lydia Pintscher (WMDE)) recently
>> reminded us,[1] “Change happens at the speed of trust.” We will need to
>> work together over these coming months to build that trust, and open
>> critical lines of communication and accountability. I get the sense from
>> many people that that’s exactly what they’d like to do: absorb the lessons
>> we’ve learned, re-engage with each other, and get back to advancing our
>> global movement.
>>
>> At the Foundation, we have an opportunity to center around our values, and
>> practice open and collaborative communication. During the interim period, I
>> want to get things working well and improve transparency and communication,
>> both internally and with the communities. We will work to create a
>> supportive, fair environment where people can get things done, engage with
>> their colleagues and community members, and understand how their work has
>> an impact on our mission. This includes delivering on important deadlines
>> for the Annual Plan and strategy,[2] filling key roles, and making progress
>> on issues raised in our recent engagement survey.
>>
>> We are committed to delivering the first version of the 2016-2017 Annual
>> Plan no later than April 1st for community and FDC review, and are on track
>> to meet this deadline. The WMF 2016-2018 strategy development is also
>> underway, with a draft version open for comments until March 18.[3] Over
>> the coming weeks, we’ll be moving forward with our Chief Technology Officer
>> (CTO) search, and working with the Talent and Culture team to reinvest in
>> our culture. As new other emerge, we’ll work together to prioritize them.
>>
>> To accomplish all of this, we are going to need your help. I want to hear
>> from you about what you would like to achieve in this interim period. This
>> includes how we can collaborate together to prepare the organization and
>> movement to welcome our next Executive Director. The Foundation is prepared
>> to actively support the Board in the search, and we will work closely with
>> them to share important information and create opportunities to give
>> feedback throughout the process.
>>
>> Just a few weeks ago, we marked the 15th birthday of the movement.[4]
>> Millions of people around the world shared their love for Wikimedia. It was
>> a celebration of why we do what we do, and how much joy the movement brings
>> people everywhere. That’s something I try to keep in mind every day.
>>
>> Yours sincerely,
>> Katherine
>>
>> [1] https://twitter.com/nightrose/status/660043284841107457
>> [2]
>>
>> https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/2016_Strategy/Combined_strategy_and_annual_plan_timeline
>> [3] https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/2016_Strategy/Draft_WMF_Strategy
>> [4] https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia_15
>>
>> On Thu, Mar 10, 2016 at 6:55 PM, Patricio Lorente <
>> patricio.lore...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> > Hello all,
>> >
>> > I’m happy to announce that the Wikimedia Foundation leadership team has
>> > proposed an interim Executive Director, and the Board has given our full
>> > support. Starting on March 14th, current Chief Communications Officer
>> > Katherine Maher (https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Katherine_(WMF))
>> > will step into the role of interim Executive Director. We thank the
>> > C-levels for their careful consideration in this process, and Katherine
>> for
>> > stepping up during this period of transition.
>> >
>> > In choosing an interim ED, the C-levels started by identifying immediate
>> > priorities for the coming months, including building trust, improving
>> > communications, and filling key leadership positions. They felt, and we
>> > agree, that Katherine is the right person to lead the organization while
>> it
>> > addresses these and other important issues. Additionally, this will allow
>> > the rest of the executive team to focus on critical organizational
>> > functions, including community and engineering management, 

Re: [Wikimedia-l] [Wmfall] Wikimedia Foundation executive transition update

[David Parreño Mont]

OMG! Many congratulations, Katherine!

El dv., 11 març 2016 a les 4:00, Katherine Maher ()
va escriure:

> Thank you, Patricio.
>
> I want to thank the Board for this opportunity, and for their confidence in
> the Foundation. I also want to thank community members and staff for
> continuing to be such committed advocates for our future -- your passion
> and belief in our movement and purpose have been tremendous things to
> behold.
>
> As a movement, we’ve had some challenges lately. We’ve started on a process
> of change, but as Lydia Pintscher (User:Lydia Pintscher (WMDE)) recently
> reminded us,[1] “Change happens at the speed of trust.” We will need to
> work together over these coming months to build that trust, and open
> critical lines of communication and accountability. I get the sense from
> many people that that’s exactly what they’d like to do: absorb the lessons
> we’ve learned, re-engage with each other, and get back to advancing our
> global movement.
>
> At the Foundation, we have an opportunity to center around our values, and
> practice open and collaborative communication. During the interim period, I
> want to get things working well and improve transparency and communication,
> both internally and with the communities. We will work to create a
> supportive, fair environment where people can get things done, engage with
> their colleagues and community members, and understand how their work has
> an impact on our mission. This includes delivering on important deadlines
> for the Annual Plan and strategy,[2] filling key roles, and making progress
> on issues raised in our recent engagement survey.
>
> We are committed to delivering the first version of the 2016-2017 Annual
> Plan no later than April 1st for community and FDC review, and are on track
> to meet this deadline. The WMF 2016-2018 strategy development is also
> underway, with a draft version open for comments until March 18.[3] Over
> the coming weeks, we’ll be moving forward with our Chief Technology Officer
> (CTO) search, and working with the Talent and Culture team to reinvest in
> our culture. As new other emerge, we’ll work together to prioritize them.
>
> To accomplish all of this, we are going to need your help. I want to hear
> from you about what you would like to achieve in this interim period. This
> includes how we can collaborate together to prepare the organization and
> movement to welcome our next Executive Director. The Foundation is prepared
> to actively support the Board in the search, and we will work closely with
> them to share important information and create opportunities to give
> feedback throughout the process.
>
> Just a few weeks ago, we marked the 15th birthday of the movement.[4]
> Millions of people around the world shared their love for Wikimedia. It was
> a celebration of why we do what we do, and how much joy the movement brings
> people everywhere. That’s something I try to keep in mind every day.
>
> Yours sincerely,
> Katherine
>
> [1] https://twitter.com/nightrose/status/660043284841107457
> [2]
>
> https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/2016_Strategy/Combined_strategy_and_annual_plan_timeline
> [3] https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/2016_Strategy/Draft_WMF_Strategy
> [4] https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia_15
>
> On Thu, Mar 10, 2016 at 6:55 PM, Patricio Lorente <
> patricio.lore...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > Hello all,
> >
> > I’m happy to announce that the Wikimedia Foundation leadership team has
> > proposed an interim Executive Director, and the Board has given our full
> > support. Starting on March 14th, current Chief Communications Officer
> > Katherine Maher (https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Katherine_(WMF))
> > will step into the role of interim Executive Director. We thank the
> > C-levels for their careful consideration in this process, and Katherine
> for
> > stepping up during this period of transition.
> >
> > In choosing an interim ED, the C-levels started by identifying immediate
> > priorities for the coming months, including building trust, improving
> > communications, and filling key leadership positions. They felt, and we
> > agree, that Katherine is the right person to lead the organization while
> it
> > addresses these and other important issues. Additionally, this will allow
> > the rest of the executive team to focus on critical organizational
> > functions, including community and engineering management, fundraising,
> and
> > strengthening our human resources function. You can read more about our
> > process and thinking here:
> >
> https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Foundation_Board_noticeboard/March_2016_-_Leadership_Team_transition_planning
> >
> >
> > Katherine has been with the Foundation as Chief Communications Officer
> for
> > about two years now. During that time, she has developed a versatile and
> > effective team that serves the needs of the organization and movement,
> > collaborating closely with other departments and 

Re: [Wikimedia-l] [Wmfall] Wikimedia Foundation executive transition update

[Nabin Sapkota]

Congratulations Katherine! Wish you all the best.

Cheers,
Nabin Sapkota
On Mar 11, 2016 11:24 AM, "Nurunnaby Chowdhury (Hasive)" <
nhas...@wikimedia.org.bd> wrote:

> Great! Congratulations Katherine!
> Really a positive move from the Board.
>
> -Hasive
> WMBD
>
> On Fri, Mar 11, 2016 at 11:15 AM, Bodhisattwa Mandal <
> bodhisattwa.rg...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > Congrats Katherine,
> >
> > As a community member from the other side of the world, you have my
> > complete trust and support. A very positive move from the Board, no doubt
> > about it.
> >
> > Best wishes,
> > Bodhisattwa
> > On Mar 11, 2016 10:05 AM, "Risker"  wrote:
> >
> > > Thank  you, Patricio and the rest of the board, for this first step in
> > > rebuilding.
> > >
> > > I have had the pleasure of working with Katherine in my capacity as a
> > > "regular" volunteer and as a member of the FDC, and have found her to
> be
> > > highly professional and very focused on the mission of the WMF.  She
> has
> > > demonstrated her ability to attract and lead an excellent team in her
> > role
> > > as Chief Communications Officer, and has the support of staff and her
> > > (former) C-level organizational leaders as the WMF takes its next steps
> > to
> > > recovery.  In my opinion, this is what is needed at this time.
> > >
> > > Katherine, thank you for agreeing to take on this responsibility.  I
> look
> > > forward to working with you and the rest of the team in the months to
> > come.
> > >
> > > Risker/Anne
> > >
> > > On 10 March 2016 at 22:52, Todd Allen  wrote:
> > >
> > > > Katherine,
> > > >
> > > > Welcome, and best of luck in your new role. I'm very pleased indeed
> to
> > > hear
> > > > that it will be you to fill it.
> > > >
> > > > Todd
> > > >
> > > > On Thu, Mar 10, 2016 at 7:59 PM, Katherine Maher <
> kma...@wikimedia.org
> > >
> > > > wrote:
> > > >
> > > > > Thank you, Patricio.
> > > > >
> > > > > I want to thank the Board for this opportunity, and for their
> > > confidence
> > > > in
> > > > > the Foundation. I also want to thank community members and staff
> for
> > > > > continuing to be such committed advocates for our future -- your
> > > passion
> > > > > and belief in our movement and purpose have been tremendous things
> to
> > > > > behold.
> > > > >
> > > > > As a movement, we’ve had some challenges lately. We’ve started on a
> > > > process
> > > > > of change, but as Lydia Pintscher (User:Lydia Pintscher (WMDE))
> > > recently
> > > > > reminded us,[1] “Change happens at the speed of trust.” We will
> need
> > to
> > > > > work together over these coming months to build that trust, and
> open
> > > > > critical lines of communication and accountability. I get the sense
> > > from
> > > > > many people that that’s exactly what they’d like to do: absorb the
> > > > lessons
> > > > > we’ve learned, re-engage with each other, and get back to advancing
> > our
> > > > > global movement.
> > > > >
> > > > > At the Foundation, we have an opportunity to center around our
> > values,
> > > > and
> > > > > practice open and collaborative communication. During the interim
> > > > period, I
> > > > > want to get things working well and improve transparency and
> > > > communication,
> > > > > both internally and with the communities. We will work to create a
> > > > > supportive, fair environment where people can get things done,
> engage
> > > > with
> > > > > their colleagues and community members, and understand how their
> work
> > > has
> > > > > an impact on our mission. This includes delivering on important
> > > deadlines
> > > > > for the Annual Plan and strategy,[2] filling key roles, and making
> > > > progress
> > > > > on issues raised in our recent engagement survey.
> > > > >
> > > > > We are committed to delivering the first version of the 2016-2017
> > > Annual
> > > > > Plan no later than April 1st for community and FDC review, and are
> on
> > > > track
> > > > > to meet this deadline. The WMF 2016-2018 strategy development is
> also
> > > > > underway, with a draft version open for comments until March 18.[3]
> > > Over
> > > > > the coming weeks, we’ll be moving forward with our Chief Technology
> > > > Officer
> > > > > (CTO) search, and working with the Talent and Culture team to
> > reinvest
> > > in
> > > > > our culture. As new other emerge, we’ll work together to prioritize
> > > them.
> > > > >
> > > > > To accomplish all of this, we are going to need your help. I want
> to
> > > hear
> > > > > from you about what you would like to achieve in this interim
> period.
> > > > This
> > > > > includes how we can collaborate together to prepare the
> organization
> > > and
> > > > > movement to welcome our next Executive Director. The Foundation is
> > > > prepared
> > > > > to actively support the Board in the search, and we will work
> closely
> > > > with
> > > > > them to share important information and create opportunities to
> give
> > > > > feedback 

Re: [Wikimedia-l] [Wmfall] Wikimedia Foundation executive transition update

[Dan Andreescu]

Thank you, Katherine, and congratulations.  You have my full and
enthusiastic support : )

On Friday, March 11, 2016, Nurunnaby Chowdhury (Hasive) <
nhas...@wikimedia.org.bd> wrote:

> Great! Congratulations Katherine!
> Really a positive move from the Board.
>
> -Hasive
> WMBD
>
> On Fri, Mar 11, 2016 at 11:15 AM, Bodhisattwa Mandal <
> bodhisattwa.rg...@gmail.com > wrote:
>
> > Congrats Katherine,
> >
> > As a community member from the other side of the world, you have my
> > complete trust and support. A very positive move from the Board, no doubt
> > about it.
> >
> > Best wishes,
> > Bodhisattwa
> > On Mar 11, 2016 10:05 AM, "Risker" >
> wrote:
> >
> > > Thank  you, Patricio and the rest of the board, for this first step in
> > > rebuilding.
> > >
> > > I have had the pleasure of working with Katherine in my capacity as a
> > > "regular" volunteer and as a member of the FDC, and have found her to
> be
> > > highly professional and very focused on the mission of the WMF.  She
> has
> > > demonstrated her ability to attract and lead an excellent team in her
> > role
> > > as Chief Communications Officer, and has the support of staff and her
> > > (former) C-level organizational leaders as the WMF takes its next steps
> > to
> > > recovery.  In my opinion, this is what is needed at this time.
> > >
> > > Katherine, thank you for agreeing to take on this responsibility.  I
> look
> > > forward to working with you and the rest of the team in the months to
> > come.
> > >
> > > Risker/Anne
> > >
> > > On 10 March 2016 at 22:52, Todd Allen  > wrote:
> > >
> > > > Katherine,
> > > >
> > > > Welcome, and best of luck in your new role. I'm very pleased indeed
> to
> > > hear
> > > > that it will be you to fill it.
> > > >
> > > > Todd
> > > >
> > > > On Thu, Mar 10, 2016 at 7:59 PM, Katherine Maher <
> kma...@wikimedia.org 
> > >
> > > > wrote:
> > > >
> > > > > Thank you, Patricio.
> > > > >
> > > > > I want to thank the Board for this opportunity, and for their
> > > confidence
> > > > in
> > > > > the Foundation. I also want to thank community members and staff
> for
> > > > > continuing to be such committed advocates for our future -- your
> > > passion
> > > > > and belief in our movement and purpose have been tremendous things
> to
> > > > > behold.
> > > > >
> > > > > As a movement, we’ve had some challenges lately. We’ve started on a
> > > > process
> > > > > of change, but as Lydia Pintscher (User:Lydia Pintscher (WMDE))
> > > recently
> > > > > reminded us,[1] “Change happens at the speed of trust.” We will
> need
> > to
> > > > > work together over these coming months to build that trust, and
> open
> > > > > critical lines of communication and accountability. I get the sense
> > > from
> > > > > many people that that’s exactly what they’d like to do: absorb the
> > > > lessons
> > > > > we’ve learned, re-engage with each other, and get back to advancing
> > our
> > > > > global movement.
> > > > >
> > > > > At the Foundation, we have an opportunity to center around our
> > values,
> > > > and
> > > > > practice open and collaborative communication. During the interim
> > > > period, I
> > > > > want to get things working well and improve transparency and
> > > > communication,
> > > > > both internally and with the communities. We will work to create a
> > > > > supportive, fair environment where people can get things done,
> engage
> > > > with
> > > > > their colleagues and community members, and understand how their
> work
> > > has
> > > > > an impact on our mission. This includes delivering on important
> > > deadlines
> > > > > for the Annual Plan and strategy,[2] filling key roles, and making
> > > > progress
> > > > > on issues raised in our recent engagement survey.
> > > > >
> > > > > We are committed to delivering the first version of the 2016-2017
> > > Annual
> > > > > Plan no later than April 1st for community and FDC review, and are
> on
> > > > track
> > > > > to meet this deadline. The WMF 2016-2018 strategy development is
> also
> > > > > underway, with a draft version open for comments until March 18.[3]
> > > Over
> > > > > the coming weeks, we’ll be moving forward with our Chief Technology
> > > > Officer
> > > > > (CTO) search, and working with the Talent and Culture team to
> > reinvest
> > > in
> > > > > our culture. As new other emerge, we’ll work together to prioritize
> > > them.
> > > > >
> > > > > To accomplish all of this, we are going to need your help. I want
> to
> > > hear
> > > > > from you about what you would like to achieve in this interim
> period.
> > > > This
> > > > > includes how we can collaborate together to prepare the
> organization
> > > and
> > > > > movement to welcome our next Executive Director. The Foundation is
> > > > prepared
> > > > > to actively support the Board in the search, and we will work
> closely
> > > > with
> > > > > them to share 

Re: [Wikimedia-l] [Wmfall] Wikimedia Foundation executive transition update

[Nurunnaby Chowdhury (Hasive)]

Great! Congratulations Katherine!
Really a positive move from the Board.

-Hasive
WMBD

On Fri, Mar 11, 2016 at 11:15 AM, Bodhisattwa Mandal <
bodhisattwa.rg...@gmail.com> wrote:

> Congrats Katherine,
>
> As a community member from the other side of the world, you have my
> complete trust and support. A very positive move from the Board, no doubt
> about it.
>
> Best wishes,
> Bodhisattwa
> On Mar 11, 2016 10:05 AM, "Risker"  wrote:
>
> > Thank  you, Patricio and the rest of the board, for this first step in
> > rebuilding.
> >
> > I have had the pleasure of working with Katherine in my capacity as a
> > "regular" volunteer and as a member of the FDC, and have found her to be
> > highly professional and very focused on the mission of the WMF.  She has
> > demonstrated her ability to attract and lead an excellent team in her
> role
> > as Chief Communications Officer, and has the support of staff and her
> > (former) C-level organizational leaders as the WMF takes its next steps
> to
> > recovery.  In my opinion, this is what is needed at this time.
> >
> > Katherine, thank you for agreeing to take on this responsibility.  I look
> > forward to working with you and the rest of the team in the months to
> come.
> >
> > Risker/Anne
> >
> > On 10 March 2016 at 22:52, Todd Allen  wrote:
> >
> > > Katherine,
> > >
> > > Welcome, and best of luck in your new role. I'm very pleased indeed to
> > hear
> > > that it will be you to fill it.
> > >
> > > Todd
> > >
> > > On Thu, Mar 10, 2016 at 7:59 PM, Katherine Maher  >
> > > wrote:
> > >
> > > > Thank you, Patricio.
> > > >
> > > > I want to thank the Board for this opportunity, and for their
> > confidence
> > > in
> > > > the Foundation. I also want to thank community members and staff for
> > > > continuing to be such committed advocates for our future -- your
> > passion
> > > > and belief in our movement and purpose have been tremendous things to
> > > > behold.
> > > >
> > > > As a movement, we’ve had some challenges lately. We’ve started on a
> > > process
> > > > of change, but as Lydia Pintscher (User:Lydia Pintscher (WMDE))
> > recently
> > > > reminded us,[1] “Change happens at the speed of trust.” We will need
> to
> > > > work together over these coming months to build that trust, and open
> > > > critical lines of communication and accountability. I get the sense
> > from
> > > > many people that that’s exactly what they’d like to do: absorb the
> > > lessons
> > > > we’ve learned, re-engage with each other, and get back to advancing
> our
> > > > global movement.
> > > >
> > > > At the Foundation, we have an opportunity to center around our
> values,
> > > and
> > > > practice open and collaborative communication. During the interim
> > > period, I
> > > > want to get things working well and improve transparency and
> > > communication,
> > > > both internally and with the communities. We will work to create a
> > > > supportive, fair environment where people can get things done, engage
> > > with
> > > > their colleagues and community members, and understand how their work
> > has
> > > > an impact on our mission. This includes delivering on important
> > deadlines
> > > > for the Annual Plan and strategy,[2] filling key roles, and making
> > > progress
> > > > on issues raised in our recent engagement survey.
> > > >
> > > > We are committed to delivering the first version of the 2016-2017
> > Annual
> > > > Plan no later than April 1st for community and FDC review, and are on
> > > track
> > > > to meet this deadline. The WMF 2016-2018 strategy development is also
> > > > underway, with a draft version open for comments until March 18.[3]
> > Over
> > > > the coming weeks, we’ll be moving forward with our Chief Technology
> > > Officer
> > > > (CTO) search, and working with the Talent and Culture team to
> reinvest
> > in
> > > > our culture. As new other emerge, we’ll work together to prioritize
> > them.
> > > >
> > > > To accomplish all of this, we are going to need your help. I want to
> > hear
> > > > from you about what you would like to achieve in this interim period.
> > > This
> > > > includes how we can collaborate together to prepare the organization
> > and
> > > > movement to welcome our next Executive Director. The Foundation is
> > > prepared
> > > > to actively support the Board in the search, and we will work closely
> > > with
> > > > them to share important information and create opportunities to give
> > > > feedback throughout the process.
> > > >
> > > > Just a few weeks ago, we marked the 15th birthday of the movement.[4]
> > > > Millions of people around the world shared their love for Wikimedia.
> It
> > > was
> > > > a celebration of why we do what we do, and how much joy the movement
> > > brings
> > > > people everywhere. That’s something I try to keep in mind every day.
> > > >
> > > > Yours sincerely,
> > > > Katherine
> > > >
> > > > [1] 

Re: [Wikimedia-l] [Wmfall] Wikimedia Foundation executive transition update

[Bodhisattwa Mandal]

Congrats Katherine,

As a community member from the other side of the world, you have my
complete trust and support. A very positive move from the Board, no doubt
about it.

Best wishes,
Bodhisattwa
On Mar 11, 2016 10:05 AM, "Risker"  wrote:

> Thank  you, Patricio and the rest of the board, for this first step in
> rebuilding.
>
> I have had the pleasure of working with Katherine in my capacity as a
> "regular" volunteer and as a member of the FDC, and have found her to be
> highly professional and very focused on the mission of the WMF.  She has
> demonstrated her ability to attract and lead an excellent team in her role
> as Chief Communications Officer, and has the support of staff and her
> (former) C-level organizational leaders as the WMF takes its next steps to
> recovery.  In my opinion, this is what is needed at this time.
>
> Katherine, thank you for agreeing to take on this responsibility.  I look
> forward to working with you and the rest of the team in the months to come.
>
> Risker/Anne
>
> On 10 March 2016 at 22:52, Todd Allen  wrote:
>
> > Katherine,
> >
> > Welcome, and best of luck in your new role. I'm very pleased indeed to
> hear
> > that it will be you to fill it.
> >
> > Todd
> >
> > On Thu, Mar 10, 2016 at 7:59 PM, Katherine Maher 
> > wrote:
> >
> > > Thank you, Patricio.
> > >
> > > I want to thank the Board for this opportunity, and for their
> confidence
> > in
> > > the Foundation. I also want to thank community members and staff for
> > > continuing to be such committed advocates for our future -- your
> passion
> > > and belief in our movement and purpose have been tremendous things to
> > > behold.
> > >
> > > As a movement, we’ve had some challenges lately. We’ve started on a
> > process
> > > of change, but as Lydia Pintscher (User:Lydia Pintscher (WMDE))
> recently
> > > reminded us,[1] “Change happens at the speed of trust.” We will need to
> > > work together over these coming months to build that trust, and open
> > > critical lines of communication and accountability. I get the sense
> from
> > > many people that that’s exactly what they’d like to do: absorb the
> > lessons
> > > we’ve learned, re-engage with each other, and get back to advancing our
> > > global movement.
> > >
> > > At the Foundation, we have an opportunity to center around our values,
> > and
> > > practice open and collaborative communication. During the interim
> > period, I
> > > want to get things working well and improve transparency and
> > communication,
> > > both internally and with the communities. We will work to create a
> > > supportive, fair environment where people can get things done, engage
> > with
> > > their colleagues and community members, and understand how their work
> has
> > > an impact on our mission. This includes delivering on important
> deadlines
> > > for the Annual Plan and strategy,[2] filling key roles, and making
> > progress
> > > on issues raised in our recent engagement survey.
> > >
> > > We are committed to delivering the first version of the 2016-2017
> Annual
> > > Plan no later than April 1st for community and FDC review, and are on
> > track
> > > to meet this deadline. The WMF 2016-2018 strategy development is also
> > > underway, with a draft version open for comments until March 18.[3]
> Over
> > > the coming weeks, we’ll be moving forward with our Chief Technology
> > Officer
> > > (CTO) search, and working with the Talent and Culture team to reinvest
> in
> > > our culture. As new other emerge, we’ll work together to prioritize
> them.
> > >
> > > To accomplish all of this, we are going to need your help. I want to
> hear
> > > from you about what you would like to achieve in this interim period.
> > This
> > > includes how we can collaborate together to prepare the organization
> and
> > > movement to welcome our next Executive Director. The Foundation is
> > prepared
> > > to actively support the Board in the search, and we will work closely
> > with
> > > them to share important information and create opportunities to give
> > > feedback throughout the process.
> > >
> > > Just a few weeks ago, we marked the 15th birthday of the movement.[4]
> > > Millions of people around the world shared their love for Wikimedia. It
> > was
> > > a celebration of why we do what we do, and how much joy the movement
> > brings
> > > people everywhere. That’s something I try to keep in mind every day.
> > >
> > > Yours sincerely,
> > > Katherine
> > >
> > > [1] https://twitter.com/nightrose/status/660043284841107457
> > > [2]
> > >
> > >
> >
> https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/2016_Strategy/Combined_strategy_and_annual_plan_timeline
> > > [3] https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/2016_Strategy/Draft_WMF_Strategy
> > > [4] https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia_15
> > >
> > > On Thu, Mar 10, 2016 at 6:55 PM, Patricio Lorente <
> > > patricio.lore...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > >
> > > > Hello all,
> > > >
> > 

Re: [Wikimedia-l] [Wmfall] Wikimedia Foundation executive transition update

[Katy Love]

Let me add my voice to the thanks and congratulations! I am deeply
appreciative of this choice, both by the Board and by WMF's C-team.
Katherine is an excellent choice. Many of us in the movement who have
worked with her for the past few years have been impressed by her massive
talents and her commitment to our values.

I am hopeful to see what's next for us. I hope to help rebuild trust on
many levels.

Katy



On Thu, Mar 10, 2016 at 8:35 PM, Risker  wrote:

> Thank  you, Patricio and the rest of the board, for this first step in
> rebuilding.
>
> I have had the pleasure of working with Katherine in my capacity as a
> "regular" volunteer and as a member of the FDC, and have found her to be
> highly professional and very focused on the mission of the WMF.  She has
> demonstrated her ability to attract and lead an excellent team in her role
> as Chief Communications Officer, and has the support of staff and her
> (former) C-level organizational leaders as the WMF takes its next steps to
> recovery.  In my opinion, this is what is needed at this time.
>
> Katherine, thank you for agreeing to take on this responsibility.  I look
> forward to working with you and the rest of the team in the months to come.
>
> Risker/Anne
>
> On 10 March 2016 at 22:52, Todd Allen  wrote:
>
> > Katherine,
> >
> > Welcome, and best of luck in your new role. I'm very pleased indeed to
> hear
> > that it will be you to fill it.
> >
> > Todd
> >
> > On Thu, Mar 10, 2016 at 7:59 PM, Katherine Maher 
> > wrote:
> >
> > > Thank you, Patricio.
> > >
> > > I want to thank the Board for this opportunity, and for their
> confidence
> > in
> > > the Foundation. I also want to thank community members and staff for
> > > continuing to be such committed advocates for our future -- your
> passion
> > > and belief in our movement and purpose have been tremendous things to
> > > behold.
> > >
> > > As a movement, we’ve had some challenges lately. We’ve started on a
> > process
> > > of change, but as Lydia Pintscher (User:Lydia Pintscher (WMDE))
> recently
> > > reminded us,[1] “Change happens at the speed of trust.” We will need to
> > > work together over these coming months to build that trust, and open
> > > critical lines of communication and accountability. I get the sense
> from
> > > many people that that’s exactly what they’d like to do: absorb the
> > lessons
> > > we’ve learned, re-engage with each other, and get back to advancing our
> > > global movement.
> > >
> > > At the Foundation, we have an opportunity to center around our values,
> > and
> > > practice open and collaborative communication. During the interim
> > period, I
> > > want to get things working well and improve transparency and
> > communication,
> > > both internally and with the communities. We will work to create a
> > > supportive, fair environment where people can get things done, engage
> > with
> > > their colleagues and community members, and understand how their work
> has
> > > an impact on our mission. This includes delivering on important
> deadlines
> > > for the Annual Plan and strategy,[2] filling key roles, and making
> > progress
> > > on issues raised in our recent engagement survey.
> > >
> > > We are committed to delivering the first version of the 2016-2017
> Annual
> > > Plan no later than April 1st for community and FDC review, and are on
> > track
> > > to meet this deadline. The WMF 2016-2018 strategy development is also
> > > underway, with a draft version open for comments until March 18.[3]
> Over
> > > the coming weeks, we’ll be moving forward with our Chief Technology
> > Officer
> > > (CTO) search, and working with the Talent and Culture team to reinvest
> in
> > > our culture. As new other emerge, we’ll work together to prioritize
> them.
> > >
> > > To accomplish all of this, we are going to need your help. I want to
> hear
> > > from you about what you would like to achieve in this interim period.
> > This
> > > includes how we can collaborate together to prepare the organization
> and
> > > movement to welcome our next Executive Director. The Foundation is
> > prepared
> > > to actively support the Board in the search, and we will work closely
> > with
> > > them to share important information and create opportunities to give
> > > feedback throughout the process.
> > >
> > > Just a few weeks ago, we marked the 15th birthday of the movement.[4]
> > > Millions of people around the world shared their love for Wikimedia. It
> > was
> > > a celebration of why we do what we do, and how much joy the movement
> > brings
> > > people everywhere. That’s something I try to keep in mind every day.
> > >
> > > Yours sincerely,
> > > Katherine
> > >
> > > [1] https://twitter.com/nightrose/status/660043284841107457
> > > [2]
> > >
> > >
> >
> https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/2016_Strategy/Combined_strategy_and_annual_plan_timeline
> > > [3] 

Re: [Wikimedia-l] [Wmfall] Wikimedia Foundation executive transition update

[Risker]

Thank  you, Patricio and the rest of the board, for this first step in
rebuilding.

I have had the pleasure of working with Katherine in my capacity as a
"regular" volunteer and as a member of the FDC, and have found her to be
highly professional and very focused on the mission of the WMF.  She has
demonstrated her ability to attract and lead an excellent team in her role
as Chief Communications Officer, and has the support of staff and her
(former) C-level organizational leaders as the WMF takes its next steps to
recovery.  In my opinion, this is what is needed at this time.

Katherine, thank you for agreeing to take on this responsibility.  I look
forward to working with you and the rest of the team in the months to come.

Risker/Anne

On 10 March 2016 at 22:52, Todd Allen  wrote:

> Katherine,
>
> Welcome, and best of luck in your new role. I'm very pleased indeed to hear
> that it will be you to fill it.
>
> Todd
>
> On Thu, Mar 10, 2016 at 7:59 PM, Katherine Maher 
> wrote:
>
> > Thank you, Patricio.
> >
> > I want to thank the Board for this opportunity, and for their confidence
> in
> > the Foundation. I also want to thank community members and staff for
> > continuing to be such committed advocates for our future -- your passion
> > and belief in our movement and purpose have been tremendous things to
> > behold.
> >
> > As a movement, we’ve had some challenges lately. We’ve started on a
> process
> > of change, but as Lydia Pintscher (User:Lydia Pintscher (WMDE)) recently
> > reminded us,[1] “Change happens at the speed of trust.” We will need to
> > work together over these coming months to build that trust, and open
> > critical lines of communication and accountability. I get the sense from
> > many people that that’s exactly what they’d like to do: absorb the
> lessons
> > we’ve learned, re-engage with each other, and get back to advancing our
> > global movement.
> >
> > At the Foundation, we have an opportunity to center around our values,
> and
> > practice open and collaborative communication. During the interim
> period, I
> > want to get things working well and improve transparency and
> communication,
> > both internally and with the communities. We will work to create a
> > supportive, fair environment where people can get things done, engage
> with
> > their colleagues and community members, and understand how their work has
> > an impact on our mission. This includes delivering on important deadlines
> > for the Annual Plan and strategy,[2] filling key roles, and making
> progress
> > on issues raised in our recent engagement survey.
> >
> > We are committed to delivering the first version of the 2016-2017 Annual
> > Plan no later than April 1st for community and FDC review, and are on
> track
> > to meet this deadline. The WMF 2016-2018 strategy development is also
> > underway, with a draft version open for comments until March 18.[3] Over
> > the coming weeks, we’ll be moving forward with our Chief Technology
> Officer
> > (CTO) search, and working with the Talent and Culture team to reinvest in
> > our culture. As new other emerge, we’ll work together to prioritize them.
> >
> > To accomplish all of this, we are going to need your help. I want to hear
> > from you about what you would like to achieve in this interim period.
> This
> > includes how we can collaborate together to prepare the organization and
> > movement to welcome our next Executive Director. The Foundation is
> prepared
> > to actively support the Board in the search, and we will work closely
> with
> > them to share important information and create opportunities to give
> > feedback throughout the process.
> >
> > Just a few weeks ago, we marked the 15th birthday of the movement.[4]
> > Millions of people around the world shared their love for Wikimedia. It
> was
> > a celebration of why we do what we do, and how much joy the movement
> brings
> > people everywhere. That’s something I try to keep in mind every day.
> >
> > Yours sincerely,
> > Katherine
> >
> > [1] https://twitter.com/nightrose/status/660043284841107457
> > [2]
> >
> >
> https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/2016_Strategy/Combined_strategy_and_annual_plan_timeline
> > [3] https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/2016_Strategy/Draft_WMF_Strategy
> > [4] https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia_15
> >
> > On Thu, Mar 10, 2016 at 6:55 PM, Patricio Lorente <
> > patricio.lore...@gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> > > Hello all,
> > >
> > > I’m happy to announce that the Wikimedia Foundation leadership team has
> > > proposed an interim Executive Director, and the Board has given our
> full
> > > support. Starting on March 14th, current Chief Communications Officer
> > > Katherine Maher (https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Katherine_(WMF))
> > > will step into the role of interim Executive Director. We thank the
> > > C-levels for their careful consideration in this process, and Katherine
> > for
> > > stepping up during this 

Re: [Wikimedia-l] [Wmfall] Wikimedia Foundation executive transition update

[വിശ്വപ്രഭ]

Congratulations, Katherine!
And thank you, the entire board, staff and community, for being so amicable
among yourselves after some shady weeks and monnths!

Looking forward to great days ahead.
Come on, we have a lot of pending home work now to cover...  :)
-ViswaPrabha


On 11 March 2016 at 09:48, Ed Erhart  wrote:

> I think this is a brilliant idea, both personally and professionally. I'm
> incredibly thrilled that I'll be (continuing to) work under Katherine.
> Bravo.
>
> --Ed
>
> On Thu, Mar 10, 2016 at 11:15 PM, Rosemary Rein 
> wrote:
>
> > Thank you Katherine for your service and leadership  at this critical
> > junction for the organization and our community.
> >
> > Rosemary
> > On Mar 10, 2016 6:56 PM, "Patricio Lorente" 
> > wrote:
> >
> >> Hello all,
> >>
> >> I’m happy to announce that the Wikimedia Foundation leadership team has
> >> proposed an interim Executive Director, and the Board has given our full
> >> support. Starting on March 14th, current Chief Communications Officer
> >> Katherine Maher (https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Katherine_(WMF))
> >> will step into the role of interim Executive Director. We thank the
> >> C-levels for their careful consideration in this process, and Katherine
> for
> >> stepping up during this period of transition.
> >>
> >> In choosing an interim ED, the C-levels started by identifying immediate
> >> priorities for the coming months, including building trust, improving
> >> communications, and filling key leadership positions. They felt, and we
> >> agree, that Katherine is the right person to lead the organization
> while it
> >> addresses these and other important issues. Additionally, this will
> allow
> >> the rest of the executive team to focus on critical organizational
> >> functions, including community and engineering management, fundraising,
> and
> >> strengthening our human resources function. You can read more about our
> >> process and thinking here:
> >>
> https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Foundation_Board_noticeboard/March_2016_-_Leadership_Team_transition_planning
> >>
> >>
> >> Katherine has been with the Foundation as Chief Communications Officer
> >> for about two years now. During that time, she has developed a versatile
> >> and effective team that serves the needs of the organization and
> movement,
> >> collaborating closely with other departments and the community. She has
> >> thoughtfully introduced new capacities and led her team through
> >> transitions, and played a critical role in shepherding the strategy
> process
> >> and the annual plan, in collaboration with other C-levels. She is known
> for
> >> listening to and empowering the people that she works with.
> >>
> >> For those who don’t know Katherine, she’s been a longtime advocate for
> >> global open communities, culture, and technology. She previously led
> >> advocacy for the international digital rights organization Access Now,
> >> where she worked on freedom of expression, access to information, and
> >> privacy. She has supported the efforts of citizens and governments
> around
> >> the world to deepen transparency and participation in her roles at the
> >> World Bank, National Democratic Institute for International Affairs, and
> >> UNICEF (where her team built wikis for youth participation in major
> global
> >> issues). She is a member of the advisory board of the Open Technology
> Fund.
> >>
> >> With interim leadership in place, our next step as the Board is to move
> >> quickly to plan and implement the search for a permanent Executive
> >> Director. We will be working together over the coming weeks to clarify
> >> roles and responsibilities in this search, and identify the best way for
> >> community and staff to participate.  We want this process to be
> inclusive
> >> and incorporate many voices. We look forward to sharing an update on our
> >> progress toward the end of next week.
> >>
> >> As interim Executive Director, Katherine will report to the Board. Geoff
> >> Brigham will continue serving as Board Secretary, and Jaime Villagomez
> as
> >> Board Treasurer, reporting to the Board in those capacities. As of March
> >> 14, Katherine's reports include the C-team: Geoff Brigham, Jaime
> >> Villagomez, Maggie Dennis, Lisa Gruwell, Joady Lohr, and Wes Moran. The
> >> Communications team will continue to report to Katherine for the time
> >> being, with support from the leadership of Juliet Barbara and Heather
> >> Walls.
> >>
> >> Thank you,
> >>
> >>  Patricio
> >>
> >> Translation notice - This message is available for translation on
> >> Meta-Wiki:
> >>
> https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Foundation_Board_noticeboard/10_March_2010_-_Wikimedia_Foundation_executive_transition_update
> >> --
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> >>
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Re: [Wikimedia-l] [Wmfall] Wikimedia Foundation executive transition update

[Ed Erhart]

I think this is a brilliant idea, both personally and professionally. I'm
incredibly thrilled that I'll be (continuing to) work under Katherine.
Bravo.

--Ed

On Thu, Mar 10, 2016 at 11:15 PM, Rosemary Rein  wrote:

> Thank you Katherine for your service and leadership  at this critical
> junction for the organization and our community.
>
> Rosemary
> On Mar 10, 2016 6:56 PM, "Patricio Lorente" 
> wrote:
>
>> Hello all,
>>
>> I’m happy to announce that the Wikimedia Foundation leadership team has
>> proposed an interim Executive Director, and the Board has given our full
>> support. Starting on March 14th, current Chief Communications Officer
>> Katherine Maher (https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Katherine_(WMF))
>> will step into the role of interim Executive Director. We thank the
>> C-levels for their careful consideration in this process, and Katherine for
>> stepping up during this period of transition.
>>
>> In choosing an interim ED, the C-levels started by identifying immediate
>> priorities for the coming months, including building trust, improving
>> communications, and filling key leadership positions. They felt, and we
>> agree, that Katherine is the right person to lead the organization while it
>> addresses these and other important issues. Additionally, this will allow
>> the rest of the executive team to focus on critical organizational
>> functions, including community and engineering management, fundraising, and
>> strengthening our human resources function. You can read more about our
>> process and thinking here:
>> https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Foundation_Board_noticeboard/March_2016_-_Leadership_Team_transition_planning
>>
>>
>> Katherine has been with the Foundation as Chief Communications Officer
>> for about two years now. During that time, she has developed a versatile
>> and effective team that serves the needs of the organization and movement,
>> collaborating closely with other departments and the community. She has
>> thoughtfully introduced new capacities and led her team through
>> transitions, and played a critical role in shepherding the strategy process
>> and the annual plan, in collaboration with other C-levels. She is known for
>> listening to and empowering the people that she works with.
>>
>> For those who don’t know Katherine, she’s been a longtime advocate for
>> global open communities, culture, and technology. She previously led
>> advocacy for the international digital rights organization Access Now,
>> where she worked on freedom of expression, access to information, and
>> privacy. She has supported the efforts of citizens and governments around
>> the world to deepen transparency and participation in her roles at the
>> World Bank, National Democratic Institute for International Affairs, and
>> UNICEF (where her team built wikis for youth participation in major global
>> issues). She is a member of the advisory board of the Open Technology Fund.
>>
>> With interim leadership in place, our next step as the Board is to move
>> quickly to plan and implement the search for a permanent Executive
>> Director. We will be working together over the coming weeks to clarify
>> roles and responsibilities in this search, and identify the best way for
>> community and staff to participate.  We want this process to be inclusive
>> and incorporate many voices. We look forward to sharing an update on our
>> progress toward the end of next week.
>>
>> As interim Executive Director, Katherine will report to the Board. Geoff
>> Brigham will continue serving as Board Secretary, and Jaime Villagomez as
>> Board Treasurer, reporting to the Board in those capacities. As of March
>> 14, Katherine's reports include the C-team: Geoff Brigham, Jaime
>> Villagomez, Maggie Dennis, Lisa Gruwell, Joady Lohr, and Wes Moran. The
>> Communications team will continue to report to Katherine for the time
>> being, with support from the leadership of Juliet Barbara and Heather
>> Walls.
>>
>> Thank you,
>>
>>  Patricio
>>
>> Translation notice - This message is available for translation on
>> Meta-Wiki:
>> https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Foundation_Board_noticeboard/10_March_2010_-_Wikimedia_Foundation_executive_transition_update
>> --
>>
>>
>>
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Re: [Wikimedia-l] [Wmfall] Wikimedia Foundation executive transition update

[Sydney Poore]

Thank you Patricio, C-Level-team, and most of all Katherine for agreeing to
take on this role.

Katherine, I'm extremely pleased by your first post to this list and the
page on Meta with the outline of the Leadership Tean transition planning.
the
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Foundation_Board_noticeboard/March_2016_-_Leadership_Team_transition_planning

I wish you all the best and wholeheartedly offer you support for the
challenging work that you are taking on.

Warm regards,
Sydney
User:FloNight

Sydney Poore
User:FloNight
Wikipedian in Residence
at Cochrane Collaboration

On Thu, Mar 10, 2016 at 9:59 PM, Katherine Maher 
wrote:

> Thank you, Patricio.
>
> I want to thank the Board for this opportunity, and for their confidence in
> the Foundation. I also want to thank community members and staff for
> continuing to be such committed advocates for our future -- your passion
> and belief in our movement and purpose have been tremendous things to
> behold.
>
> As a movement, we’ve had some challenges lately. We’ve started on a process
> of change, but as Lydia Pintscher (User:Lydia Pintscher (WMDE)) recently
> reminded us,[1] “Change happens at the speed of trust.” We will need to
> work together over these coming months to build that trust, and open
> critical lines of communication and accountability. I get the sense from
> many people that that’s exactly what they’d like to do: absorb the lessons
> we’ve learned, re-engage with each other, and get back to advancing our
> global movement.
>
> At the Foundation, we have an opportunity to center around our values, and
> practice open and collaborative communication. During the interim period, I
> want to get things working well and improve transparency and communication,
> both internally and with the communities. We will work to create a
> supportive, fair environment where people can get things done, engage with
> their colleagues and community members, and understand how their work has
> an impact on our mission. This includes delivering on important deadlines
> for the Annual Plan and strategy,[2] filling key roles, and making progress
> on issues raised in our recent engagement survey.
>
> We are committed to delivering the first version of the 2016-2017 Annual
> Plan no later than April 1st for community and FDC review, and are on track
> to meet this deadline. The WMF 2016-2018 strategy development is also
> underway, with a draft version open for comments until March 18.[3] Over
> the coming weeks, we’ll be moving forward with our Chief Technology Officer
> (CTO) search, and working with the Talent and Culture team to reinvest in
> our culture. As new other emerge, we’ll work together to prioritize them.
>
> To accomplish all of this, we are going to need your help. I want to hear
> from you about what you would like to achieve in this interim period. This
> includes how we can collaborate together to prepare the organization and
> movement to welcome our next Executive Director. The Foundation is prepared
> to actively support the Board in the search, and we will work closely with
> them to share important information and create opportunities to give
> feedback throughout the process.
>
> Just a few weeks ago, we marked the 15th birthday of the movement.[4]
> Millions of people around the world shared their love for Wikimedia. It was
> a celebration of why we do what we do, and how much joy the movement brings
> people everywhere. That’s something I try to keep in mind every day.
>
> Yours sincerely,
> Katherine
>
> [1] https://twitter.com/nightrose/status/660043284841107457
> [2]
>
> https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/2016_Strategy/Combined_strategy_and_annual_plan_timeline
> [3] https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/2016_Strategy/Draft_WMF_Strategy
> [4] https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia_15
>
> On Thu, Mar 10, 2016 at 6:55 PM, Patricio Lorente <
> patricio.lore...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > Hello all,
> >
> > I’m happy to announce that the Wikimedia Foundation leadership team has
> > proposed an interim Executive Director, and the Board has given our full
> > support. Starting on March 14th, current Chief Communications Officer
> > Katherine Maher (https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Katherine_(WMF))
> > will step into the role of interim Executive Director. We thank the
> > C-levels for their careful consideration in this process, and Katherine
> for
> > stepping up during this period of transition.
> >
> > In choosing an interim ED, the C-levels started by identifying immediate
> > priorities for the coming months, including building trust, improving
> > communications, and filling key leadership positions. They felt, and we
> > agree, that Katherine is the right person to lead the organization while
> it
> > addresses these and other important issues. Additionally, this will allow
> > the rest of the executive team to focus on critical organizational
> > functions, including community and engineering management, 

Re: [Wikimedia-l] [Wmfall] Wikimedia Foundation executive transition update

[James Alexander]

Congrats Katherine (and commiserations to what free time you still had)
thank you for being willing to take up this role, I think you're exactly
what we need.I'd also like to thank all the c-levels who I know have spent
countless hours over the past week or so talking about the next steps both
for this position and for the foundation as a whole. I'm glad that we have
a smart group of people helping to lead the org as we work to move forward.

James Alexander
Manager
Trust & Safety
Wikimedia Foundation
(415) 839-6885 x6716 @jamesofur

On Thu, Mar 10, 2016 at 7:50 PM, Johan Jönsson 
wrote:

> On Fri, Mar 11, 2016 at 3:55 AM, Patricio Lorente
>  wrote:
> > Hello all,
> >
> > I’m happy to announce that the Wikimedia Foundation leadership team has
> > proposed an interim Executive Director, and the Board has given our full
> > support. Starting on March 14th, current Chief Communications Officer
> > Katherine Maher (https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Katherine_(WMF))
> will
> > step into the role of interim Executive Director. We thank the C-levels
> for
> > their careful consideration in this process, and Katherine for stepping
> up
> > during this period of transition.
>
> Excellent choice. And thank you for accepting, Katherine.
>
> //Johan Jönsson
> --
>
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[Todd Allen]

Katherine,

Welcome, and best of luck in your new role. I'm very pleased indeed to hear
that it will be you to fill it.

Todd

On Thu, Mar 10, 2016 at 7:59 PM, Katherine Maher 
wrote:

> Thank you, Patricio.
>
> I want to thank the Board for this opportunity, and for their confidence in
> the Foundation. I also want to thank community members and staff for
> continuing to be such committed advocates for our future -- your passion
> and belief in our movement and purpose have been tremendous things to
> behold.
>
> As a movement, we’ve had some challenges lately. We’ve started on a process
> of change, but as Lydia Pintscher (User:Lydia Pintscher (WMDE)) recently
> reminded us,[1] “Change happens at the speed of trust.” We will need to
> work together over these coming months to build that trust, and open
> critical lines of communication and accountability. I get the sense from
> many people that that’s exactly what they’d like to do: absorb the lessons
> we’ve learned, re-engage with each other, and get back to advancing our
> global movement.
>
> At the Foundation, we have an opportunity to center around our values, and
> practice open and collaborative communication. During the interim period, I
> want to get things working well and improve transparency and communication,
> both internally and with the communities. We will work to create a
> supportive, fair environment where people can get things done, engage with
> their colleagues and community members, and understand how their work has
> an impact on our mission. This includes delivering on important deadlines
> for the Annual Plan and strategy,[2] filling key roles, and making progress
> on issues raised in our recent engagement survey.
>
> We are committed to delivering the first version of the 2016-2017 Annual
> Plan no later than April 1st for community and FDC review, and are on track
> to meet this deadline. The WMF 2016-2018 strategy development is also
> underway, with a draft version open for comments until March 18.[3] Over
> the coming weeks, we’ll be moving forward with our Chief Technology Officer
> (CTO) search, and working with the Talent and Culture team to reinvest in
> our culture. As new other emerge, we’ll work together to prioritize them.
>
> To accomplish all of this, we are going to need your help. I want to hear
> from you about what you would like to achieve in this interim period. This
> includes how we can collaborate together to prepare the organization and
> movement to welcome our next Executive Director. The Foundation is prepared
> to actively support the Board in the search, and we will work closely with
> them to share important information and create opportunities to give
> feedback throughout the process.
>
> Just a few weeks ago, we marked the 15th birthday of the movement.[4]
> Millions of people around the world shared their love for Wikimedia. It was
> a celebration of why we do what we do, and how much joy the movement brings
> people everywhere. That’s something I try to keep in mind every day.
>
> Yours sincerely,
> Katherine
>
> [1] https://twitter.com/nightrose/status/660043284841107457
> [2]
>
> https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/2016_Strategy/Combined_strategy_and_annual_plan_timeline
> [3] https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/2016_Strategy/Draft_WMF_Strategy
> [4] https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia_15
>
> On Thu, Mar 10, 2016 at 6:55 PM, Patricio Lorente <
> patricio.lore...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > Hello all,
> >
> > I’m happy to announce that the Wikimedia Foundation leadership team has
> > proposed an interim Executive Director, and the Board has given our full
> > support. Starting on March 14th, current Chief Communications Officer
> > Katherine Maher (https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Katherine_(WMF))
> > will step into the role of interim Executive Director. We thank the
> > C-levels for their careful consideration in this process, and Katherine
> for
> > stepping up during this period of transition.
> >
> > In choosing an interim ED, the C-levels started by identifying immediate
> > priorities for the coming months, including building trust, improving
> > communications, and filling key leadership positions. They felt, and we
> > agree, that Katherine is the right person to lead the organization while
> it
> > addresses these and other important issues. Additionally, this will allow
> > the rest of the executive team to focus on critical organizational
> > functions, including community and engineering management, fundraising,
> and
> > strengthening our human resources function. You can read more about our
> > process and thinking here:
> >
> https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Foundation_Board_noticeboard/March_2016_-_Leadership_Team_transition_planning
> >
> >
> > Katherine has been with the Foundation as Chief Communications Officer
> for
> > about two years now. During that time, she has developed a versatile and
> > effective team that serves the needs of the 

Re: [Wikimedia-l] [Wmfall] Wikimedia Foundation executive transition update

[Johan Jönsson]

On Fri, Mar 11, 2016 at 3:55 AM, Patricio Lorente
 wrote:
> Hello all,
>
> I’m happy to announce that the Wikimedia Foundation leadership team has
> proposed an interim Executive Director, and the Board has given our full
> support. Starting on March 14th, current Chief Communications Officer
> Katherine Maher (https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Katherine_(WMF)) will
> step into the role of interim Executive Director. We thank the C-levels for
> their careful consideration in this process, and Katherine for stepping up
> during this period of transition.

Excellent choice. And thank you for accepting, Katherine.

//Johan Jönsson
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[Jorge Vargas]

Thank you, Patricio. And thank you, Katherine, for stepping up at this time
for us. I'm genuinely happy for this choice. It fills me with optimism for
all of us to move forward to a new phase.

Gracias y buena suerte!

On Thursday, March 10, 2016, Dario Taraborelli 
wrote:

> Thank you for stepping up, Katherine.
>
> Very glad about the choice and the rapid and transparent process that led
> to it, thanks to everyone involved.
>
> Dario
>
> On Mar 10, 2016, at 18:55, Patricio Lorente  > wrote:
>
> Hello all,
>
> I’m happy to announce that the Wikimedia Foundation leadership team has
> proposed an interim Executive Director, and the Board has given our full
> support. Starting on March 14th, current Chief Communications Officer
> Katherine Maher (https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Katherine_(WMF))
> will step into the role of interim Executive Director. We thank the
> C-levels for their careful consideration in this process, and Katherine for
> stepping up during this period of transition.
>
> In choosing an interim ED, the C-levels started by identifying immediate
> priorities for the coming months, including building trust, improving
> communications, and filling key leadership positions. They felt, and we
> agree, that Katherine is the right person to lead the organization while it
> addresses these and other important issues. Additionally, this will allow
> the rest of the executive team to focus on critical organizational
> functions, including community and engineering management, fundraising, and
> strengthening our human resources function. You can read more about our
> process and thinking here:
> https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Foundation_Board_noticeboard/March_2016_-_Leadership_Team_transition_planning
>
>
> Katherine has been with the Foundation as Chief Communications Officer for
> about two years now. During that time, she has developed a versatile and
> effective team that serves the needs of the organization and movement,
> collaborating closely with other departments and the community. She has
> thoughtfully introduced new capacities and led her team through
> transitions, and played a critical role in shepherding the strategy process
> and the annual plan, in collaboration with other C-levels. She is known for
> listening to and empowering the people that she works with.
>
> For those who don’t know Katherine, she’s been a longtime advocate for
> global open communities, culture, and technology. She previously led
> advocacy for the international digital rights organization Access Now,
> where she worked on freedom of expression, access to information, and
> privacy. She has supported the efforts of citizens and governments around
> the world to deepen transparency and participation in her roles at the
> World Bank, National Democratic Institute for International Affairs, and
> UNICEF (where her team built wikis for youth participation in major global
> issues). She is a member of the advisory board of the Open Technology Fund.
>
> With interim leadership in place, our next step as the Board is to move
> quickly to plan and implement the search for a permanent Executive
> Director. We will be working together over the coming weeks to clarify
> roles and responsibilities in this search, and identify the best way for
> community and staff to participate.  We want this process to be inclusive
> and incorporate many voices. We look forward to sharing an update on our
> progress toward the end of next week.
>
> As interim Executive Director, Katherine will report to the Board. Geoff
> Brigham will continue serving as Board Secretary, and Jaime Villagomez as
> Board Treasurer, reporting to the Board in those capacities. As of March
> 14, Katherine's reports include the C-team: Geoff Brigham, Jaime
> Villagomez, Maggie Dennis, Lisa Gruwell, Joady Lohr, and Wes Moran. The
> Communications team will continue to report to Katherine for the time
> being, with support from the leadership of Juliet Barbara and Heather
> Walls.
>
> Thank you,
>
>  Patricio
>
> Translation notice - This message is available for translation on
> Meta-Wiki:
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[Dario Taraborelli]

Thank you for stepping up, Katherine. 

Very glad about the choice and the rapid and transparent process that led to 
it, thanks to everyone involved. 

Dario

> On Mar 10, 2016, at 18:55, Patricio Lorente  
> wrote:
> 
> Hello all, 
> 
> I’m happy to announce that the Wikimedia Foundation leadership team has 
> proposed an interim Executive Director, and the Board has given our full 
> support. Starting on March 14th, current Chief Communications Officer 
> Katherine Maher (https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Katherine_(WMF)) will 
> step into the role of interim Executive Director. We thank the C-levels for 
> their careful consideration in this process, and Katherine for stepping up 
> during this period of transition.
> 
> In choosing an interim ED, the C-levels started by identifying immediate 
> priorities for the coming months, including building trust, improving 
> communications, and filling key leadership positions. They felt, and we 
> agree, that Katherine is the right person to lead the organization while it 
> addresses these and other important issues. Additionally, this will allow the 
> rest of the executive team to focus on critical organizational functions, 
> including community and engineering management, fundraising, and 
> strengthening our human resources function. You can read more about our 
> process and thinking here: 
> https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Foundation_Board_noticeboard/March_2016_-_Leadership_Team_transition_planning
>  
> 
> Katherine has been with the Foundation as Chief Communications Officer for 
> about two years now. During that time, she has developed a versatile and 
> effective team that serves the needs of the organization and movement, 
> collaborating closely with other departments and the community. She has 
> thoughtfully introduced new capacities and led her team through transitions, 
> and played a critical role in shepherding the strategy process and the annual 
> plan, in collaboration with other C-levels. She is known for listening to and 
> empowering the people that she works with. 
> 
> For those who don’t know Katherine, she’s been a longtime advocate for global 
> open communities, culture, and technology. She previously led advocacy for 
> the international digital rights organization Access Now, where she worked on 
> freedom of expression, access to information, and privacy. She has supported 
> the efforts of citizens and governments around the world to deepen 
> transparency and participation in her roles at the World Bank, National 
> Democratic Institute for International Affairs, and UNICEF (where her team 
> built wikis for youth participation in major global issues). She is a member 
> of the advisory board of the Open Technology Fund. 
> 
> With interim leadership in place, our next step as the Board is to move 
> quickly to plan and implement the search for a permanent Executive Director. 
> We will be working together over the coming weeks to clarify roles and 
> responsibilities in this search, and identify the best way for community and 
> staff to participate.  We want this process to be inclusive and incorporate 
> many voices. We look forward to sharing an update on our progress toward the 
> end of next week.
> 
> As interim Executive Director, Katherine will report to the Board. Geoff 
> Brigham will continue serving as Board Secretary, and Jaime Villagomez as 
> Board Treasurer, reporting to the Board in those capacities. As of March 14, 
> Katherine's reports include the C-team: Geoff Brigham, Jaime Villagomez, 
> Maggie Dennis, Lisa Gruwell, Joady Lohr, and Wes Moran. The Communications 
> team will continue to report to Katherine for the time being, with support 
> from the leadership of Juliet Barbara and Heather Walls. 
> 
> Thank you, 
> 
>  Patricio 
> 
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Re: [Wikimedia-l] [Wmfall] Wikimedia Foundation executive transition update

[Patricia Pena]

Amazing news indeed. Thank you Katherine for everything you have already
accomplished at the Foundation and for taking up this challenge. And thank
you to the entire C-level and Board for supporting this decision- this is
exactly what we needed right now! I have full trust that Katherine and the
C-team will lead the changes that are much needed.

On Thu, Mar 10, 2016 at 7:14 PM, Anna Stillwell 
wrote:

> Katherine,
>
> You have my *full* support. So excited to build trust, a good vibe, and
> over achieve. :)
>
> Warmly,
> /a
>
> On Thu, Mar 10, 2016 at 7:05 PM, James Heilman  wrote:
>
>> A very positive move. Thank you Katherine for agreeing to step up and take
>> on this role. You have my full confidence :-)
>>
>> James
>>
>> On Thu, Mar 10, 2016 at 8:01 PM, Pharos 
>> wrote:
>>
>> > Congratulations, Katherine!
>> >
>> > She is an excellent choice to navigate us through for this difficult
>> time.
>> >
>> > Thanks,
>> > Pharos
>> >
>> > On Thu, Mar 10, 2016 at 9:55 PM, Patricio Lorente <
>> > patricio.lore...@gmail.com> wrote:
>> >
>> > > Hello all,
>> > >
>> > > I’m happy to announce that the Wikimedia Foundation leadership team
>> has
>> > > proposed an interim Executive Director, and the Board has given our
>> full
>> > > support. Starting on March 14th, current Chief Communications Officer
>> > > Katherine Maher (https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Katherine_(WMF)
>> )
>> > > will
>> > > step into the role of interim Executive Director. We thank the
>> C-levels
>> > for
>> > > their careful consideration in this process, and Katherine for
>> stepping
>> > up
>> > > during this period of transition.
>> > >
>> > > In choosing an interim ED, the C-levels started by identifying
>> immediate
>> > > priorities for the coming months, including building trust, improving
>> > > communications, and filling key leadership positions. They felt, and
>> we
>> > > agree, that Katherine is the right person to lead the organization
>> while
>> > it
>> > > addresses these and other important issues. Additionally, this will
>> allow
>> > > the rest of the executive team to focus on critical organizational
>> > > functions, including community and engineering management,
>> fundraising,
>> > and
>> > > strengthening our human resources function. You can read more about
>> our
>> > > process and thinking here:
>> > >
>> > >
>> >
>> https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Foundation_Board_noticeboard/March_2016_-_Leadership_Team_transition_planning
>> > >
>> > >
>> > > Katherine has been with the Foundation as Chief Communications Officer
>> > for
>> > > about two years now. During that time, she has developed a versatile
>> and
>> > > effective team that serves the needs of the organization and movement,
>> > > collaborating closely with other departments and the community. She
>> has
>> > > thoughtfully introduced new capacities and led her team through
>> > > transitions, and played a critical role in shepherding the strategy
>> > process
>> > > and the annual plan, in collaboration with other C-levels. She is
>> known
>> > for
>> > > listening to and empowering the people that she works with.
>> > >
>> > > For those who don’t know Katherine, she’s been a longtime advocate for
>> > > global open communities, culture, and technology. She previously led
>> > > advocacy for the international digital rights organization Access Now,
>> > > where she worked on freedom of expression, access to information, and
>> > > privacy. She has supported the efforts of citizens and governments
>> around
>> > > the world to deepen transparency and participation in her roles at the
>> > > World Bank, National Democratic Institute for International Affairs,
>> and
>> > > UNICEF (where her team built wikis for youth participation in major
>> > global
>> > > issues). She is a member of the advisory board of the Open Technology
>> > Fund.
>> > >
>> > > With interim leadership in place, our next step as the Board is to
>> move
>> > > quickly to plan and implement the search for a permanent Executive
>> > > Director. We will be working together over the coming weeks to clarify
>> > > roles and responsibilities in this search, and identify the best way
>> for
>> > > community and staff to participate.  We want this process to be
>> inclusive
>> > > and incorporate many voices. We look forward to sharing an update on
>> our
>> > > progress toward the end of next week.
>> > >
>> > > As interim Executive Director, Katherine will report to the Board.
>> Geoff
>> > > Brigham will continue serving as Board Secretary, and Jaime
>> Villagomez as
>> > > Board Treasurer, reporting to the Board in those capacities. As of
>> March
>> > > 14, Katherine's reports include the C-team: Geoff Brigham, Jaime
>> > > Villagomez, Maggie Dennis, Lisa Gruwell, Joady Lohr, and Wes Moran.
>> The
>> > > Communications team will continue to report to Katherine for the time
>> > > being, with 

Re: [Wikimedia-l] [Wmfall] Wikimedia Foundation executive transition update

[Caitlin Cogdill]

I cheered aloud in my living room when I read this news. Congratulations,
Katherine, and thank you for taking on this role at a difficult yet
exciting time. You have my trust.

Le jeudi 10 mars 2016, Tim Starling  a écrit :

> On 11/03/16 13:55, Patricio Lorente wrote:
> > Hello all,
> >
> > I’m happy to announce that the Wikimedia Foundation leadership team has
> > proposed an interim Executive Director, and the Board has given our full
> > support. Starting on March 14th, current Chief Communications Officer
> > Katherine Maher (https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Katherine_(WMF))
> will
> > step into the role of interim Executive Director. We thank the C-levels
> for
> > their careful consideration in this process, and Katherine for stepping
> up
> > during this period of transition.
>
> To pre-empt any suggestion of disharmony from the usual wikimedia-l
> agitators, I think it's worth mentioning that Katherine Maher was the
> most-supported nominee in staff discussions on the office wiki. (I
> mean the tally on )
>
> -- Tim Starling
>
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Re: [Wikimedia-l] [Wmfall] Wikimedia Foundation executive transition update

[Asaf Bartov]

Thank you, Patricio, the board, and thank you Katherine.  In the unhappy
circumstances we have come to, this brings much hope for rebuilding.
Katherine has the values and the skills to make WMF do better at adhering
to its stated principles, and the good sense to trust expertise in others
and delegate appropriately.

As some of you know, I have been quite vocal about our problems, and I am
glad to say I look forward with enthusiasm to helping Katherine bring about
long-needed changes while operating, as she said, "at the speed of trust".

Here's to hope, and truth.

   Asaf

On Thu, Mar 10, 2016 at 6:59 PM, Katherine Maher 
wrote:

> Thank you, Patricio.
>
> I want to thank the Board for this opportunity, and for their confidence
> in the Foundation. I also want to thank community members and staff for
> continuing to be such committed advocates for our future -- your passion
> and belief in our movement and purpose have been tremendous things to
> behold.
>
> As a movement, we’ve had some challenges lately. We’ve started on a
> process of change, but as Lydia Pintscher (User:Lydia Pintscher (WMDE))
> recently reminded us,[1] “Change happens at the speed of trust.” We will
> need to work together over these coming months to build that trust, and
> open critical lines of communication and accountability. I get the sense
> from many people that that’s exactly what they’d like to do: absorb the
> lessons we’ve learned, re-engage with each other, and get back to advancing
> our global movement.
>
> At the Foundation, we have an opportunity to center around our values, and
> practice open and collaborative communication. During the interim period, I
> want to get things working well and improve transparency and communication,
> both internally and with the communities. We will work to create a
> supportive, fair environment where people can get things done, engage with
> their colleagues and community members, and understand how their work has
> an impact on our mission. This includes delivering on important deadlines
> for the Annual Plan and strategy,[2] filling key roles, and making progress
> on issues raised in our recent engagement survey.
>
> We are committed to delivering the first version of the 2016-2017 Annual
> Plan no later than April 1st for community and FDC review, and are on track
> to meet this deadline. The WMF 2016-2018 strategy development is also
> underway, with a draft version open for comments until March 18.[3] Over
> the coming weeks, we’ll be moving forward with our Chief Technology Officer
> (CTO) search, and working with the Talent and Culture team to reinvest in
> our culture. As new other emerge, we’ll work together to prioritize them.
>
> To accomplish all of this, we are going to need your help. I want to hear
> from you about what you would like to achieve in this interim period. This
> includes how we can collaborate together to prepare the organization and
> movement to welcome our next Executive Director. The Foundation is prepared
> to actively support the Board in the search, and we will work closely with
> them to share important information and create opportunities to give
> feedback throughout the process.
>
> Just a few weeks ago, we marked the 15th birthday of the movement.[4]
> Millions of people around the world shared their love for Wikimedia. It was
> a celebration of why we do what we do, and how much joy the movement brings
> people everywhere. That’s something I try to keep in mind every day.
>
> Yours sincerely,
> Katherine
>
> [1] https://twitter.com/nightrose/status/660043284841107457
> [2]
> https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/2016_Strategy/Combined_strategy_and_annual_plan_timeline
> [3] https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/2016_Strategy/Draft_WMF_Strategy
> [4] https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia_15
>
> On Thu, Mar 10, 2016 at 6:55 PM, Patricio Lorente <
> patricio.lore...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Hello all,
>>
>> I’m happy to announce that the Wikimedia Foundation leadership team has
>> proposed an interim Executive Director, and the Board has given our full
>> support. Starting on March 14th, current Chief Communications Officer
>> Katherine Maher (https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Katherine_(WMF))
>> will step into the role of interim Executive Director. We thank the
>> C-levels for their careful consideration in this process, and Katherine for
>> stepping up during this period of transition.
>>
>> In choosing an interim ED, the C-levels started by identifying immediate
>> priorities for the coming months, including building trust, improving
>> communications, and filling key leadership positions. They felt, and we
>> agree, that Katherine is the right person to lead the organization while it
>> addresses these and other important issues. Additionally, this will allow
>> the rest of the executive team to focus on critical organizational
>> functions, including community and engineering management, fundraising, and
>> strengthening 

Re: [Wikimedia-l] [Wmfall] Wikimedia Foundation executive transition update

[George Herbert]

> On Mar 10, 2016, at 6:59 PM, Katherine Maher  wrote:
> 
> Thank you, Patricio.
> 
> I want to thank the Board for this opportunity, and for their confidence in
> the Foundation. I also want to thank community members and staff for
> continuing to be such committed advocates for our future -- your passion
> and belief in our movement and purpose have been tremendous things to
> behold.
> 

Best of luck.  Big challenge, good opportunity to reset and move productively 
forwards from here.

George William Herbert
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Re: [Wikimedia-l] [Wmfall] Wikimedia Foundation executive transition update

[Lisa Gruwell]

 This is fantastic news for WMF and the movement!!  I am extremely grateful
to Katherine for stepping up to take this very difficult role at a very
challenging time.



Katherine is widely respected at WMF by staff and, in my opinion, is the
perfect person to lead us right now.  I have worked on the C-Team with
Katherine for two years now.  She is very smart and talented and has a
great open leaderships style that is in line with our values.



I think the board and the community will enjoy getting to know Katherine
better over the next few months. I don’t expect her to just keep the seat
warm . . . we can accomplish great things under Katherine’s leadership!



Onward,

Lisa Gruwell

On Thu, Mar 10, 2016 at 7:23 PM, Rachel diCerbo 
wrote:

> This is excellent news! Thank you to the C-levels and Board for making
> this decision. Katherine, thank you for stepping up during this time.
> Looking forward to improving trust and transparency!
>
> On Thu, Mar 10, 2016 at 7:14 PM, Anna Stillwell 
> wrote:
>
>> Katherine,
>>
>> You have my *full* support. So excited to build trust, a good vibe, and
>> over achieve. :)
>>
>> Warmly,
>> /a
>>
>> On Thu, Mar 10, 2016 at 7:05 PM, James Heilman  wrote:
>>
>>> A very positive move. Thank you Katherine for agreeing to step up and
>>> take
>>> on this role. You have my full confidence :-)
>>>
>>> James
>>>
>>> On Thu, Mar 10, 2016 at 8:01 PM, Pharos 
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>> > Congratulations, Katherine!
>>> >
>>> > She is an excellent choice to navigate us through for this difficult
>>> time.
>>> >
>>> > Thanks,
>>> > Pharos
>>> >
>>> > On Thu, Mar 10, 2016 at 9:55 PM, Patricio Lorente <
>>> > patricio.lore...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>> >
>>> > > Hello all,
>>> > >
>>> > > I’m happy to announce that the Wikimedia Foundation leadership team
>>> has
>>> > > proposed an interim Executive Director, and the Board has given our
>>> full
>>> > > support. Starting on March 14th, current Chief Communications Officer
>>> > > Katherine Maher (
>>> https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Katherine_(WMF))
>>> > > will
>>> > > step into the role of interim Executive Director. We thank the
>>> C-levels
>>> > for
>>> > > their careful consideration in this process, and Katherine for
>>> stepping
>>> > up
>>> > > during this period of transition.
>>> > >
>>> > > In choosing an interim ED, the C-levels started by identifying
>>> immediate
>>> > > priorities for the coming months, including building trust, improving
>>> > > communications, and filling key leadership positions. They felt, and
>>> we
>>> > > agree, that Katherine is the right person to lead the organization
>>> while
>>> > it
>>> > > addresses these and other important issues. Additionally, this will
>>> allow
>>> > > the rest of the executive team to focus on critical organizational
>>> > > functions, including community and engineering management,
>>> fundraising,
>>> > and
>>> > > strengthening our human resources function. You can read more about
>>> our
>>> > > process and thinking here:
>>> > >
>>> > >
>>> >
>>> https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Foundation_Board_noticeboard/March_2016_-_Leadership_Team_transition_planning
>>> > >
>>> > >
>>> > > Katherine has been with the Foundation as Chief Communications
>>> Officer
>>> > for
>>> > > about two years now. During that time, she has developed a versatile
>>> and
>>> > > effective team that serves the needs of the organization and
>>> movement,
>>> > > collaborating closely with other departments and the community. She
>>> has
>>> > > thoughtfully introduced new capacities and led her team through
>>> > > transitions, and played a critical role in shepherding the strategy
>>> > process
>>> > > and the annual plan, in collaboration with other C-levels. She is
>>> known
>>> > for
>>> > > listening to and empowering the people that she works with.
>>> > >
>>> > > For those who don’t know Katherine, she’s been a longtime advocate
>>> for
>>> > > global open communities, culture, and technology. She previously led
>>> > > advocacy for the international digital rights organization Access
>>> Now,
>>> > > where she worked on freedom of expression, access to information, and
>>> > > privacy. She has supported the efforts of citizens and governments
>>> around
>>> > > the world to deepen transparency and participation in her roles at
>>> the
>>> > > World Bank, National Democratic Institute for International Affairs,
>>> and
>>> > > UNICEF (where her team built wikis for youth participation in major
>>> > global
>>> > > issues). She is a member of the advisory board of the Open Technology
>>> > Fund.
>>> > >
>>> > > With interim leadership in place, our next step as the Board is to
>>> move
>>> > > quickly to plan and implement the search for a permanent Executive
>>> > > Director. We will be working together over the coming weeks to
>>> clarify
>>> > > roles and responsibilities in this 

Re: [Wikimedia-l] [Wmfall] Wikimedia Foundation executive transition update

[Rachel diCerbo]

This is excellent news! Thank you to the C-levels and Board for making this
decision. Katherine, thank you for stepping up during this time. Looking
forward to improving trust and transparency!

On Thu, Mar 10, 2016 at 7:14 PM, Anna Stillwell 
wrote:

> Katherine,
>
> You have my *full* support. So excited to build trust, a good vibe, and
> over achieve. :)
>
> Warmly,
> /a
>
> On Thu, Mar 10, 2016 at 7:05 PM, James Heilman  wrote:
>
>> A very positive move. Thank you Katherine for agreeing to step up and take
>> on this role. You have my full confidence :-)
>>
>> James
>>
>> On Thu, Mar 10, 2016 at 8:01 PM, Pharos 
>> wrote:
>>
>> > Congratulations, Katherine!
>> >
>> > She is an excellent choice to navigate us through for this difficult
>> time.
>> >
>> > Thanks,
>> > Pharos
>> >
>> > On Thu, Mar 10, 2016 at 9:55 PM, Patricio Lorente <
>> > patricio.lore...@gmail.com> wrote:
>> >
>> > > Hello all,
>> > >
>> > > I’m happy to announce that the Wikimedia Foundation leadership team
>> has
>> > > proposed an interim Executive Director, and the Board has given our
>> full
>> > > support. Starting on March 14th, current Chief Communications Officer
>> > > Katherine Maher (https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Katherine_(WMF)
>> )
>> > > will
>> > > step into the role of interim Executive Director. We thank the
>> C-levels
>> > for
>> > > their careful consideration in this process, and Katherine for
>> stepping
>> > up
>> > > during this period of transition.
>> > >
>> > > In choosing an interim ED, the C-levels started by identifying
>> immediate
>> > > priorities for the coming months, including building trust, improving
>> > > communications, and filling key leadership positions. They felt, and
>> we
>> > > agree, that Katherine is the right person to lead the organization
>> while
>> > it
>> > > addresses these and other important issues. Additionally, this will
>> allow
>> > > the rest of the executive team to focus on critical organizational
>> > > functions, including community and engineering management,
>> fundraising,
>> > and
>> > > strengthening our human resources function. You can read more about
>> our
>> > > process and thinking here:
>> > >
>> > >
>> >
>> https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Foundation_Board_noticeboard/March_2016_-_Leadership_Team_transition_planning
>> > >
>> > >
>> > > Katherine has been with the Foundation as Chief Communications Officer
>> > for
>> > > about two years now. During that time, she has developed a versatile
>> and
>> > > effective team that serves the needs of the organization and movement,
>> > > collaborating closely with other departments and the community. She
>> has
>> > > thoughtfully introduced new capacities and led her team through
>> > > transitions, and played a critical role in shepherding the strategy
>> > process
>> > > and the annual plan, in collaboration with other C-levels. She is
>> known
>> > for
>> > > listening to and empowering the people that she works with.
>> > >
>> > > For those who don’t know Katherine, she’s been a longtime advocate for
>> > > global open communities, culture, and technology. She previously led
>> > > advocacy for the international digital rights organization Access Now,
>> > > where she worked on freedom of expression, access to information, and
>> > > privacy. She has supported the efforts of citizens and governments
>> around
>> > > the world to deepen transparency and participation in her roles at the
>> > > World Bank, National Democratic Institute for International Affairs,
>> and
>> > > UNICEF (where her team built wikis for youth participation in major
>> > global
>> > > issues). She is a member of the advisory board of the Open Technology
>> > Fund.
>> > >
>> > > With interim leadership in place, our next step as the Board is to
>> move
>> > > quickly to plan and implement the search for a permanent Executive
>> > > Director. We will be working together over the coming weeks to clarify
>> > > roles and responsibilities in this search, and identify the best way
>> for
>> > > community and staff to participate.  We want this process to be
>> inclusive
>> > > and incorporate many voices. We look forward to sharing an update on
>> our
>> > > progress toward the end of next week.
>> > >
>> > > As interim Executive Director, Katherine will report to the Board.
>> Geoff
>> > > Brigham will continue serving as Board Secretary, and Jaime
>> Villagomez as
>> > > Board Treasurer, reporting to the Board in those capacities. As of
>> March
>> > > 14, Katherine's reports include the C-team: Geoff Brigham, Jaime
>> > > Villagomez, Maggie Dennis, Lisa Gruwell, Joady Lohr, and Wes Moran.
>> The
>> > > Communications team will continue to report to Katherine for the time
>> > > being, with support from the leadership of Juliet Barbara and Heather
>> > > Walls.
>> > >
>> > > Thank you,
>> > >
>> > >  

Re: [Wikimedia-l] [Wmfall] Wikimedia Foundation executive transition update

[Damon Sicore]

Excellent news!  Katherine demonstrates integrity, has a strong mind for 
community, and she can help give WMF the voice it needs for a positive future.  
I’m personally thrilled to see this happen.  

Congratulations, and thank you for stepping into one of the most difficult 
and—I’d argue—one of the best and rarest opportunities to call everyone back 
together and reestablish good faith as the default.   :)

Yours faithfully,
Damon
https://damon.sicore.com

> On Mar 10, 2016, at 6:59 PM, Katherine Maher  wrote:
> 
> Thank you, Patricio.
> 
> I want to thank the Board for this opportunity, and for their confidence in
> the Foundation. I also want to thank community members and staff for
> continuing to be such committed advocates for our future -- your passion
> and belief in our movement and purpose have been tremendous things to
> behold.
> 
> As a movement, we’ve had some challenges lately. We’ve started on a process
> of change, but as Lydia Pintscher (User:Lydia Pintscher (WMDE)) recently
> reminded us,[1] “Change happens at the speed of trust.” We will need to
> work together over these coming months to build that trust, and open
> critical lines of communication and accountability. I get the sense from
> many people that that’s exactly what they’d like to do: absorb the lessons
> we’ve learned, re-engage with each other, and get back to advancing our
> global movement.
> 
> At the Foundation, we have an opportunity to center around our values, and
> practice open and collaborative communication. During the interim period, I
> want to get things working well and improve transparency and communication,
> both internally and with the communities. We will work to create a
> supportive, fair environment where people can get things done, engage with
> their colleagues and community members, and understand how their work has
> an impact on our mission. This includes delivering on important deadlines
> for the Annual Plan and strategy,[2] filling key roles, and making progress
> on issues raised in our recent engagement survey.
> 
> We are committed to delivering the first version of the 2016-2017 Annual
> Plan no later than April 1st for community and FDC review, and are on track
> to meet this deadline. The WMF 2016-2018 strategy development is also
> underway, with a draft version open for comments until March 18.[3] Over
> the coming weeks, we’ll be moving forward with our Chief Technology Officer
> (CTO) search, and working with the Talent and Culture team to reinvest in
> our culture. As new other emerge, we’ll work together to prioritize them.
> 
> To accomplish all of this, we are going to need your help. I want to hear
> from you about what you would like to achieve in this interim period. This
> includes how we can collaborate together to prepare the organization and
> movement to welcome our next Executive Director. The Foundation is prepared
> to actively support the Board in the search, and we will work closely with
> them to share important information and create opportunities to give
> feedback throughout the process.
> 
> Just a few weeks ago, we marked the 15th birthday of the movement.[4]
> Millions of people around the world shared their love for Wikimedia. It was
> a celebration of why we do what we do, and how much joy the movement brings
> people everywhere. That’s something I try to keep in mind every day.
> 
> Yours sincerely,
> Katherine
> 
> [1] https://twitter.com/nightrose/status/660043284841107457 
> 
> [2]
> https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/2016_Strategy/Combined_strategy_and_annual_plan_timeline
>  
> 
> [3] https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/2016_Strategy/Draft_WMF_Strategy 
> 
> [4] https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia_15 
> 
> 
> On Thu, Mar 10, 2016 at 6:55 PM, Patricio Lorente <
> patricio.lore...@gmail.com > wrote:
> 
>> Hello all,
>> 
>> I’m happy to announce that the Wikimedia Foundation leadership team has
>> proposed an interim Executive Director, and the Board has given our full
>> support. Starting on March 14th, current Chief Communications Officer
>> Katherine Maher (https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Katherine_(WMF))
>> will step into the role of interim Executive Director. We thank the
>> C-levels for their careful consideration in this process, and Katherine for
>> stepping up during this period of transition.
>> 
>> In choosing an interim ED, the C-levels started by identifying immediate
>> priorities for the coming months, including building trust, improving
>> communications, and filling key leadership positions. They felt, and we
>> agree, that Katherine is the right person to lead the organization while it
>> addresses these and other 

Re: [Wikimedia-l] [Wmfall] Wikimedia Foundation executive transition update

[Katherine Maher]

Thank you, Patricio.

I want to thank the Board for this opportunity, and for their confidence in
the Foundation. I also want to thank community members and staff for
continuing to be such committed advocates for our future -- your passion
and belief in our movement and purpose have been tremendous things to
behold.

As a movement, we’ve had some challenges lately. We’ve started on a process
of change, but as Lydia Pintscher (User:Lydia Pintscher (WMDE)) recently
reminded us,[1] “Change happens at the speed of trust.” We will need to
work together over these coming months to build that trust, and open
critical lines of communication and accountability. I get the sense from
many people that that’s exactly what they’d like to do: absorb the lessons
we’ve learned, re-engage with each other, and get back to advancing our
global movement.

At the Foundation, we have an opportunity to center around our values, and
practice open and collaborative communication. During the interim period, I
want to get things working well and improve transparency and communication,
both internally and with the communities. We will work to create a
supportive, fair environment where people can get things done, engage with
their colleagues and community members, and understand how their work has
an impact on our mission. This includes delivering on important deadlines
for the Annual Plan and strategy,[2] filling key roles, and making progress
on issues raised in our recent engagement survey.

We are committed to delivering the first version of the 2016-2017 Annual
Plan no later than April 1st for community and FDC review, and are on track
to meet this deadline. The WMF 2016-2018 strategy development is also
underway, with a draft version open for comments until March 18.[3] Over
the coming weeks, we’ll be moving forward with our Chief Technology Officer
(CTO) search, and working with the Talent and Culture team to reinvest in
our culture. As new other emerge, we’ll work together to prioritize them.

To accomplish all of this, we are going to need your help. I want to hear
from you about what you would like to achieve in this interim period. This
includes how we can collaborate together to prepare the organization and
movement to welcome our next Executive Director. The Foundation is prepared
to actively support the Board in the search, and we will work closely with
them to share important information and create opportunities to give
feedback throughout the process.

Just a few weeks ago, we marked the 15th birthday of the movement.[4]
Millions of people around the world shared their love for Wikimedia. It was
a celebration of why we do what we do, and how much joy the movement brings
people everywhere. That’s something I try to keep in mind every day.

Yours sincerely,
Katherine

[1] https://twitter.com/nightrose/status/660043284841107457
[2]
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/2016_Strategy/Combined_strategy_and_annual_plan_timeline
[3] https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/2016_Strategy/Draft_WMF_Strategy
[4] https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia_15

On Thu, Mar 10, 2016 at 6:55 PM, Patricio Lorente <
patricio.lore...@gmail.com> wrote:

> Hello all,
>
> I’m happy to announce that the Wikimedia Foundation leadership team has
> proposed an interim Executive Director, and the Board has given our full
> support. Starting on March 14th, current Chief Communications Officer
> Katherine Maher (https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Katherine_(WMF))
> will step into the role of interim Executive Director. We thank the
> C-levels for their careful consideration in this process, and Katherine for
> stepping up during this period of transition.
>
> In choosing an interim ED, the C-levels started by identifying immediate
> priorities for the coming months, including building trust, improving
> communications, and filling key leadership positions. They felt, and we
> agree, that Katherine is the right person to lead the organization while it
> addresses these and other important issues. Additionally, this will allow
> the rest of the executive team to focus on critical organizational
> functions, including community and engineering management, fundraising, and
> strengthening our human resources function. You can read more about our
> process and thinking here:
> https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Foundation_Board_noticeboard/March_2016_-_Leadership_Team_transition_planning
>
>
> Katherine has been with the Foundation as Chief Communications Officer for
> about two years now. During that time, she has developed a versatile and
> effective team that serves the needs of the organization and movement,
> collaborating closely with other departments and the community. She has
> thoughtfully introduced new capacities and led her team through
> transitions, and played a critical role in shepherding the strategy process
> and the annual plan, in collaboration with other C-levels. She is known for
> listening to and empowering the people that she works