Jbarbara (WMF)

I'm a member of the Wikimedia Foundation Communications team. My background is in tech communications, digital media, and storytelling. Before joining the Wikimedia Foundation, I served as communications manager for the data analytics company GoodData, leading campaigns, PR, and digital media. Before that, I worked for a variety of technology companies at the Horn Group, a tech PR agency. I've also contributed to Forbes.com, served as Executive Coordinator to the CEO of Forbes, and worked as a market research analyst for Forbes Media. I graduated from Wellesley College in 2010 with a degree in International Relations and French and a stint in Paris at Sciences Po. I received my Bachelors of Arts from Wellesley College in Massachusetts, where I graduated with honors and degree in International Relations and French. A love of learning and knowledge has always guided my life. It's a privilege to work here in support of the Wikimedia mission!

As a communications generalist, I wear many different hats in the WMF Communications team. I respond to press inquiries, support and drive special projects, help raise awareness of new WMF-developed products, and more. I see collaboration with community members as a critical part of our work, and I am always looking for new ways to collaborate!

Disclaimer: I work for or provide services to the Wikimedia Foundation, and this is the account I try to use for edits or statements I make in that role. However, the Foundation does not vet all my activity, and edits, statements, or other contributions made by this account may not reflect the views of the Foundation.