User talk:Jennifer Riggs

Welcome to Meta!

Hello Jennifer Riggs!, and Welcome to the Wikimedia Meta-Wiki! This website is for coordinating and discussing all Wikimedia projects. You may find it useful to read our policy page. If you are interested in doing translations, visit Meta:Babylon. You can also leave a note on Meta:Babel or Wikimedia Forum (please read the instructions at the top of the page before posting there). Happy editing! -- Mikhailov Kusserow (talk) 03:27, 21 April 2009 (UTC)

Hi everyone!

I am the new Chief Program Officer at the Wikimedia Foundation. Feel free to leave comments and questions. I'll try to respond as often as possible.

Hello! I heard there was an official statement of Wikimedia on the recent Freedom of Speech issue on Wikipedia (Wikipedia vs. Scientology). IF I understand this right, you would be the source for such statements. Where can I find it? Sorry for the intrusion but I just spend almost an hour looking for it. Shutterbug 04:48, 2 June 2009 (UTC)

The Foundation doesn't have official statements about arbitration decisions other than to describe the process as developed by and for the Wikipedia community. The Foundation does not control the content on Wikimedia projects, and the policies are set by community members. To read about their decision and the context of their decision and about the general process, go to the Arbitration Committee's page for this case: Scientology#Final_decision. Jennifer Riggs 00:45, 4 June 2009 (UTC)

Biographies of living people

A few pages that may interest you:

• w:Wikipedia:BLP problem: An attempt to describe the "BLP problem" and list proposed solutions to it.
• Biographies of living people: A new global policy that is being discussed.

Feel free to pass these links along to anyone else who may be interested. Cheers. --MZMcBride 18:20, 9 June 2009 (UTC)

Grants

SJ- I saw that you were active on an inactive Meta page about grants. While that conversation seemed to be more focused on getting external grants, we're now trying to pull together the WMF Mission Activities Grant process which was piloted this fiscal year with chapter grants. I welcome your input on any part of the process. Thanks!Jennifer Riggs 20:47, 1 September 2009 (UTC)

Yes, I was active there once and even on the long-dormant grantswiki (!)... which we should finally close and definitively merge (say, into a combination of meta and internal, to preserve history). I'll think a bit about how to handle MAG ideas - is there more written about it than on the WMF grants page you link above? In particular, I think it will be easier to figure out how to facilitate this once we have a clearer idea of what are "projects that further the WMF mission" and what is a reasonable way to draft an independent grant proposal. -- sj · translate · +

For instance, GChriss has recently found an NEH grant he thinks one of his projects is eligible for. He doesn't want funds from the WMF per se, but needs to find a non-profit that can accept this external grant to support his work. Where does this fit into the MAG spectrum? For another instance, there are initiatives that want to help Wikimedia projects interoperate better with other projects. Some of them would directly improve the content of Wikimedia projects, others would not. How do we identify 'grants of time' to facilitate some of this work -- especially when the best experts in wiki process and project development to help facilitate new work are usually active contributors working on their own projects? If we can broaden the scope of this discussion from 'WMF grants' (which come from the Foundation itself) to 'WM grants' (which come from Wikimedia as a whole, community and foundation and other supporters), some parts of the process may become much simpler, and others more rich in possibility. -- sj · translate · + 13:21, 4 September 2009 (UTC)

I'm not sure what the best way to get categorized feedback is. Your initial way might work well once you invite more individual interested people to contribute. Or you might try simply listing possible types of feedback in a descriptive sentence. Or you could try it the way you have there -- but in a new section after asking for general feedback first (specific examples of feedback).

Kind wishes; and drop me a line?

Hey Jennifer,

I was sorry to learn that you've left. :( Would you be so kind as to drop me a line at my usual e-mail address? I don't seem to have a working e-mail address for you.

Please write, and I hope that our paths cross again. But regardless, I wish you the wind at your back, and the sun in your face, wherever your path takes you. friendly Proteins 03:17, 27 September 2009 (UTC)

Sango

Hello,

I don't know how much your official function allows you to contribute to the content of wikipedia but I still give it a shot. The wiktionary in Sango never took up.As you have registered as a speaker of sango, I would like to know whether you would be interested to working on the helping that wiktionary to rise up. Cheers Laurent Bouvier (talk) 09:30, 13 November 2021 (UTC)

7 Days Left to Submit Your Program Proposal for WikiIndaba 2025!

Hello Jennifer Riggs,

Just a friendly reminder — there are only 7 days left to submit your session proposal for WikiIndaba 2025!

If you’ve been thinking about sharing a project, idea, tool, research, or story that can inspire or support the African Wikimedia movement, now is the time! Whether you're based in Africa or in the diaspora, your voice matters.

Submission deadline: 20th July 2025

Submit your proposal now

Let’s shape an inclusive, diverse, and impactful conference together! 💡 Tell a friend, remind a colleague — let’s make WikiIndaba 2025 unforgettable.

Warmly,
Joris Darlington Quarshie
On behalf of the WikiIndaba 2025 Organizing Team

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11:08, 13 July 2025 (UTC)

Only 3 Days Left to Submit Your Program Proposal for WikiIndaba 2025!

Hello Jennifer Riggs,

Just a quick reminder — there are only 3 days left to submit your session proposal for WikiIndaba 2025!

If you have a project, idea, tool, research, or story that aligns with and uplifts the African Wikimedia movement, now is the time to share it. We welcome contributions from across the continent and the diaspora.

📅 Submission deadline: 20th July 2025

Submit your proposal now

Need help with your submission?

Join our Programming Office Hour happening today at 1:00 PM UTC (starting in 1 hour and 30 minutes). We’ll be there to assist you with your questions or if you're having any challenges filling out the submission form.

🔗 Join here: meet.google.com/hpb-ywbg-fqk

Let’s shape an inclusive and impactful WikiIndaba 2025 together. Don’t wait — share your idea!

Warmly,
Joris Darlington Quarshie
On behalf of the WikiIndaba 2025 Organizing Team

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11:30, 17 July 2025 (UTC)

One More Week to Submit Your Proposal for WikiIndaba 2025!

Hello Jennifer Riggs,

Good news! The WikiIndaba 2025 program submission deadline has been extended to July 27, 2025!

We are especially looking for more poster session proposals. Have a project, research, or initiative you’d love to present visually? Poster sessions are a great way to highlight your work and start engaging conversations with fellow Wikimedians.

Submit your proposal today and be part of shaping the future of free knowledge in Africa!

👉 Submit here:

Submit your proposal now

Let’s make WikiIndaba 2025 inspiring, inclusive, and unforgettable!

The WikiIndaba 2025 Program Team

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Bonjour Jennifer Riggs,

Bonne nouvelle ! La date limite pour proposer une session pour WikiIndaba 2025 est prolongée jusqu’au 27 juillet 2025 !

Nous recherchons en particulier plus de sessions d'affiches. Avez-vous un projet, une initiative ou une recherche à partager ? Les affiches sont une belle façon de valoriser visuellement votre travail et d'engager la communauté.

👉 Soumettez votre proposition ici :

Submit your proposal now

Construisons ensemble un WikiIndaba 2025 mémorable et inspirant !

Le comité du programme WikiIndaba 2025

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,Jennifer Riggs مرحبًا

يسرّنا أن نعلن تمديد الموعد النهائي لتقديم الجلسات في مؤتمر WikiIndaba 2025 حتى يوم 27 يوليو 2025!

نحن نبحث بشكل خاص عن مزيد من جلسات الملصقات. هل لديك مشروع، أو مبادرة، أو بحث ترغب في مشاركته؟ جلسات الملصقات تتيح لك عرض أفكارك بشكل بصري ومميز.

👉 قدّم اقتراحك الآن عبر:

Submit your proposal now

فلنُسهم معًا في إنجاح WikiIndaba 2025 بإبداعاتنا الجماعية!

— لجنة برنامج WikiIndaba 2025

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09:26, 21 July 2025 (UTC)

WikiIndaba Hackathon 2025 Registration Open!

Hello Jennifer Riggs,

Registration for the WikiIndaba Hackathon 2025 is now open! If you are excited to join in person or virtually, this is your opportunity to collaborate, code, and create with Wikimedians across Africa and beyond.

• Dates: November 21–23, 2025
• Registration open until: November 23, 2025
• WikiIndaba Hackathon

Don’t miss out—be part of building the future of Wikimedia!

Learn more about the Hackathon: WikiIndaba Hackathon

Warm regards,
WikiIndaba Hackathon 2025 Organizing Team

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16:07, 03 October 2025 (UTC)

WikiIndaba Hackathon 2025 Registration Open!

Hello Jennifer Riggs,

Registration for the WikiIndaba Hackathon 2025 is now open! If you are excited to join in person or virtually, this is your opportunity to collaborate, code, and create with Wikimedians across Africa and beyond.

• Dates: November 21–23, 2025
• Registration open until: November 23, 2025
• WikiIndaba Hackathon

Don’t miss out—be part of building the future of Wikimedia!

Learn more about the Hackathon: WikiIndaba Hackathon

Warm regards,
WikiIndaba Hackathon 2025 Organizing Team

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16:07, 03 October 2025 (UTC)

Updates from Capacity Exchange (CapX)!

Hello Jennifer Riggs,

My name is Joris Darlington Quarshie, and I am an Outreach Facilitator for the Capacity Exchange (CapX) — a platform for finding and connecting with peers to exchange knowledge and skills on a global level.

CapX is a community-built tool, designed by and for the Wikimedia Movement, to make it easier for Wikimedians across the world to find and connect, collaborate, and exchange skills and knowledge with peers.

If you don't know it yet, I invite you to access capx.toolforge.org and create your user profile with your Wikimedia account. But, if you already have a profile, I invite you to check out the new features and possibilities we just launched. I am sure you will be delighted.

CapX's new version incorporates valuable community feedback gathered over the past months, including the Organization Profile - a feature for Wikimedia affiliates, initiatives, or community groups to create their own CapX presence (see here how to create yours).

Explore CapX's new features

→ Access: capx.toolforge.org
→ Watch the launch video:Meet the Capacity Exchange
→ Navigate CapX's User Guide and Frequently Asked Questions
→ Share your profile on Meta by adding the predefinition {{CapacityExchange}} to your userpage.
→ Visit our Meta Page for all documentation on the project

Please, let me know if you think your community would enjoy a presentation, workshop demonstration, or feedback session. I would be happy to support you on that. Just reach out, and we can schedule the best date and time together.

Best regards,

Joris Darlington Quarshie
Outreach Facilitator,
Capacity Exchange Project – Wikimedia Brasil
MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 14:39, 17 October 2025 (UTC)

Join us for “Many Tongues, One Movement: Voices Across Languages”!

Hello Jennifer Riggs,

We’re excited to invite you to an inspiring global virtual gathering: the first Capacity Exchange Translat-a-thon.

Together with Language Diversity Hub, the Capacity Exchange (CapX) team will host its first Translation Marathon dedicated to ensuring linguistic equity in access to this amazing tool aimed to connect Wikimedians.
If you enjoy contributing to Wikimedia projects through translating and adapting content into different languages, this event is for you! Join us in the celebration of the multilingual spirit of the Wikimedia Movement at an event where communities that contribute in diverse languages will be able to share local knowledge and collaborate across borders.
Many Tongues, One Movement: Voices Across Languages

• Date: December 6, 2025
• Time: 12 PM (UTC) - Check the event page for your local timezone
• Location: Online (Meta-Wiki + live session links)

Register for the Event here

If you can’t join the live event, you can still contribute to the translations! Edits will be counted for two weeks, until December 20th. And everyone who participates will receive a special badge to display on their CapX profiles.

Strengthen your collaboration through CapX

We invite you and your community to join the Capacity Exchange (CapX), a Wikimedia community-built platform for connecting, collaborating, and exchanging skills with peers across the movement.

CapX helps Wikimedians and organizations find each other, share expertise, and build stronger, more connected communities.

Whether you’re an individual contributor, a user group, a community initiative or an affiliate, CapX helps you grow through knowledge exchange.

Sign up to CapX

More information

→ Explore the CapX platform: capx.toolforge.org
→ Read: User Guide & FAQ
→ Watch: Meet the Capacity Exchange video
→ Join our Telegram community chat: CapX Telegram Group

If your community, usergroup or affiliate would like to have a CapX organization profile, please reach out at capx@wmnobrasil.org, and we’d be delighted to support you.

With warm regards,
Joris Darlington Quarshie
Outreach Facilitator,
Capacity Exchange Project – Wikimedia Brasil

MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 14:55, 13 November 2025 (UTC)