Hoi,
My experience as a candidate was that the diversity sought is external. You
may look different, have a different background, speak a different
language, come from a different country. However, when you have an agenda,
want something that is not on the agenda, you are informed that there is no
room for such things. In essence it is very much like parliaments in
certain countries.
The consequence is that kids who can read and write their own language do
not use Commons to find illustrations in school. A board member cannot put
it on the agenda and the search department considers it not to be part of
their mission. We have the software, we have no marketing for our projects.
The process of informing potential board candidates is a filter that
prevents diversity.
Thanks,
GerardM
On Thu, 5 May 2022 at 01:59, H4CUSEG via Wikimedia-l <
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> Can we stop referring to "diverse people" please? It's offensive.
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> ------- Original Message -------
> On Wednesday, May 4th, 2022 at 3:30 AM, Lorenzo Losa <[email protected]>
> wrote:
>
>
> > Are you considering running for the Wikimedia Foundation board
> > elections? Are you unsure about that it entails, or whether it's the
> > right choice?
> > You can have a talk with a trustee (or a former trustee):
> >
> https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Foundation_elections/2022/Peer_support_for_potential_candidates
> >
> > Remember that you can submit you candidacy until May 9:
> >
> https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Foundation_elections/2022/Apply_to_be_a_Candidate
> >
> > We are looking forward a new round of skilled and diverse people to
> > join the board!
> >
> > Lorenzo
> >
> > P.S.: current and recent trustees are welcomed to add their name to the
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