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1 00:00:03,456 --> 00:00:06,243 When I see this formal question, "What is the 2 00:00:06,243 --> 00:00:10,063 ontological mean of Boards and how does 3 00:00:10,063 --> 00:00:13,756 it fit with the existential meaning of life?" 4 00:00:13,756 --> 00:00:15,123 But how does it work? 5 00:00:17,656 --> 00:00:20,571 The main role of the Board is to guide the organization. 6 00:00:20,664 --> 00:00:22,711 It directs the Foundation, hires the CEO. 7 00:00:22,711 --> 00:00:23,864 Figure out people issues. 8 00:00:23,864 --> 00:00:26,213 Make sure that the Foundation stays on track 9 00:00:26,213 --> 00:00:27,094 with the mission. 10 00:00:27,094 --> 00:00:28,598 To hold its management accountable. 11 00:00:28,626 --> 00:00:30,935 The financials that support it are sound 12 00:00:30,935 --> 00:00:31,905 and are sustainable. 13 00:00:32,108 --> 00:00:35,023 The Board is not the management of the Foundation. 14 00:00:35,023 --> 00:00:37,051 The typical approach is our noses are in 15 00:00:37,051 --> 00:00:38,850 our fingers are out. 16 00:00:38,850 --> 00:00:41,650 As the CEO, I work very closely with the 17 00:00:41,650 --> 00:00:42,984 Board of Trustees. 18 00:00:42,984 --> 00:00:45,233 That helps use ensure that we fulfill the 19 00:00:45,233 --> 00:00:48,125 mission and the vision of Wikimedia. 20 00:00:48,125 --> 00:00:51,205 I was asked by the community to represent 21 00:00:51,205 --> 00:00:54,055 it on the Board. I always say yes when 22 00:00:54,055 --> 00:00:56,509 people ask me to do something. 23 00:00:59,940 --> 00:01:02,722 To me it's the highest way of serving a 24 00:01:02,722 --> 00:01:05,357 community and an organization that I 25 00:01:05,357 --> 00:01:07,159 align with so much. 26 00:01:07,159 --> 00:01:09,136 Learning from professionals - top 27 00:01:09,136 --> 00:01:10,354 professionals in the world. 28 00:01:10,354 --> 00:01:12,186 Say it again with the same energy. 29 00:01:12,186 --> 00:01:14,892 It was inspiring, but slower. 30 00:01:16,718 --> 00:01:18,074 Everyone that I have met. 31 00:01:18,074 --> 00:01:19,208 All the relationships I have built. 32 00:01:19,208 --> 00:01:23,177 Community with many different aspects and facets. 33 00:01:23,177 --> 00:01:25,378 The people that I get the opportunity to 34 00:01:25,378 --> 00:01:26,457 work alongside them. 35 00:01:26,457 --> 00:01:28,559 We are literally in every corner of the world. 36 00:01:31,691 --> 00:01:33,075 I wanted to be a part of the Board 37 00:01:33,075 --> 00:01:34,892 because I feel it is important to bring in 38 00:01:34,892 --> 00:01:37,352 human rights expertise and the challenges 39 00:01:37,352 --> 00:01:39,386 that come with making knowledge accessible 40 00:01:39,386 --> 00:01:41,222 in countries where censorship is the norm. 41 00:01:43,666 --> 00:01:45,583 We are the good guys and the good gals. 42 00:01:45,583 --> 00:01:47,865 Wikipedia today, it is really part of the 43 00:01:47,865 --> 00:01:49,400 infrastructure of the world. 44 00:01:49,400 --> 00:01:52,308 We need talent. We need people with 45 00:01:52,308 --> 00:01:53,213 fresh ideas. 46 00:01:53,213 --> 00:01:55,491 We need community members from 47 00:01:55,491 --> 00:01:57,524 underrepresented populations. 48 00:01:57,524 --> 00:02:00,138 If there are people willing to put forth 49 00:02:00,138 --> 00:02:02,116 their talent, then they are welcome. 50 00:02:04,985 --> 00:02:06,386 If you want to get more involved, the 51 00:02:06,386 --> 00:02:09,152 easiest thing to do is to read Wikipedia. 52 00:02:09,152 --> 00:02:10,685 If you have a specific skillset. 53 00:02:10,685 --> 00:02:12,785 I could help with PR [public relations]. 54 00:02:12,785 --> 00:02:15,852 There are so many roles within the movement 55 00:02:15,852 --> 00:02:17,178 there is always a place to get started. 56 00:02:17,178 --> 00:02:18,889 I think you can decide for yourself, 57 00:02:18,889 --> 00:02:20,822 "Is this something I'm interested in?" 58 00:02:20,822 --> 00:02:22,378 "Is this something I might want to do?" 59 00:02:22,378 --> 00:02:25,613 It's time for us to have another election 60 00:02:25,613 --> 00:02:28,197 We need a diverse range of people 61 00:02:28,197 --> 00:02:30,938 with different perspectives, different skills 62 00:02:30,938 --> 00:02:33,815 different education, different experience 63 00:02:33,815 --> 00:02:36,200 different approaches to join our Board.