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Maryana Iskander ( / ˌmæriˈænə ɪˈskændər / MARR-ee-AN-ə isk-AN-dər; [1] Arabic: ماريانا إسكندر; born September 1, 1975) [2] is an Egyptian-born American social entrepreneur and lawyer. In 2022, she became the chief executive officer (CEO) of the Wikimedia Foundation, succeeding Katherine Maher.
Sep 14, 2021 · Maryana Iskander is a social entrepreneur and expert in breaking down systemic barriers to access and opportunity. She will lead the global nonprofit organization that supports Wikipedia and 12 other free knowledge projects, starting from January 2022.
Maryana Iskander is the Chief Executive Officer of Wikimedia Foundation, leading the global movement to create a free and open knowledge source. Learn about her background, her global listening tour, and her vision for activating a truly diverse and inclusive community.
Sep 23, 2021 · Last week, the Wikimedia Foundation, the group that oversees Wikipedia, announced that Maryana Iskander, a social entrepreneur in South Africa who has worked for years in nonprofits tackling...
Sep 14, 2021 · Sept 14 (Reuters) - The Wikimedia Foundation, which operates the online encyclopedia Wikipedia, said on Tuesday it has appointed social entrepreneur Maryana Iskander as its chief executive...
Jan 4, 2022 · Maryana Iskander shares her first impressions and priorities after joining the Wikimedia Foundation in January 2022. She spent two months on a global listening tour to learn from staff and volunteers across 55 countries.
Sep 14, 2021 · The Wikimedia Foundation announced Tuesday that Maryana Iskander, a decorated social entrepreneur who for years has led an initiative to lower youth unemployment in South Africa, in January will...
