ESEAP Conference 2024/Submissions/What did the WMF Board of Trustees ever do for us?

[What did the WMF Board of Trustees ever do for us?]

Abstract/description

The Board of Trustees of the Wikimedia Foundation (WMF) oversees the WMF. But does it actually do? Why was there never an ESEAP representative on the Board, and can it change in 2024? After a brief introduction to the Board structure and current activities, a member of the Board of Trustees will answer the questions from the audience.

Relationship to ESEAP or to the theme

The Board of Trustees should represent all wikimedians and promote collaboration between the different regions.

Username/s

• Victoria Doronina: Victoria

Session type

Lecture: 30-45 minutes

Duration

45 minutes

Session outcomes

• At the end of the session, participants would learn about the structure and function of the Board of Trustees of the Wikimedia Foundation and its' relevance to the region.