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Afek Ben Chahed

I understand Arabic, French and English.

Tunisian Wikimedian, Librarian and a Community Facilitator at Wiki In Africa, working mainly on the Wiki Loves Women project. I am also a board member of Wikimedia Tunisia. Participated in organizing many regional conferences. I will be helping raising awareness about the camp and working with the communications team. Please do not hesitate to contact me by email: benchahedafek@gmail.com
Chinmayee Mishra
I understand Odia, Hindi, English, Marathi, Ahmia, Beginner: Spanish & Italian. 		Indian Wikimedian, technocrat by profession and a thinker by choice. Bibiliophile, music and animal lover. Experienced working in community facing roles in the Wikimedia Movement and leading major consultation in the field of strategic developement. Any information , assistance needed on WikiWomenCamp 2023.
My online correspondences are : chinumishra70@gmail.com , cmishra@wikiwomencamp.org , @ckm.wiki (Telegram)
Chitraparna Sinha

I understand Bengali, Hindi, English, Assamese, Maithili & Nepali.

Been a part of the Movement Strategy & Governance team in official capacity & a volunteer organising member of WikiConference India 2023. Supporting WikiWomenCamp for "Engagement Design", that is, supporting the co-leads to deliver a well-executed and an impactful camp experience for our participants, in line with the camp goals. I will also be liaison for the Communications Committee and the Programs Committee - Strategy cohort. All assistance requests for WikiWomenCamp can be shared with admin@wikiwomencamp.org
Christel Steigenberger
I speak and understand English and German very well and know some French and Italian 		German Wikipedian and Commons contributor who worked for WMF as a Trust and Safety professional for many years. Curious about most things on Earth, loves to travel, loves connecting with people I will bring my professional knowledge about keeping Wikimedians safe at events and at managing crisis situations You can find me on Telegram under my real name, or you can send me an email through kritzolina@web.de
Ester Bonet I speak and understand Spanish and Catalan very well, and I speak English and French. I've been contributing to Wikipedia since 2014, a member of Wikimujeres since 2016 and of WM España since 2021. I founded ViquidonesUPF at the University of Pompeu Fabra in Barcelona in 2016. One of my main concerns is the gender gap, and I actively organise thematic events to awareness workshops to promote activism to reduce the gender gap. I aim to empower more women editors and create a more inclusive and diverse representation of their achievements on Wikipedia. You can find me on Telegram under my real name, or you can send me an email through esterbonet@gmail.com
Joy Agyepong, I speak English and Twi I am a Ghanaian Wiki(m)pedian with 7 years of expertise. Currently the Outreach coordinator for the Open Heritage Foundation where projects being run pertains to improving existing digital gaps on folk cultures, tangible and intangible heritage sites as an international wikimedia global event. Additionally,I serve on Affcom, the Regional grants resource committee for the MENA region as well as a Co-lead for the Wiki Hour Initiative focusing on digital activities with young girls and hearing impaired persons in rural communities in Ghana. I am the Scholarship liaison for this year's Camp and will help raise awareness about the Camp. You can reach out to me via joyagyepong@gmail.com
K.N. Medini

I understand English, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Telugu, Tamil,

I have been employed at CIS-A2K since 2014, serving as a Program Officer specializing in finance. In my role, I handle tasks such as preparing financial statements and providing administrative support to various community and partnership programs. I have also assisted program staff with program planning and budgetary matters. My experience in finance dates back to 1989. Additionally, I volunteered for the WikiConference India 2023, working with the finance team. I am supporting the WWC Finance team in establishing processes and overseeing the management of WWC finances. Feel free to reach out to me at medini@cis-india.org for any inquiries or assistance.
Maffeth Opiana

I understand English, Tagalog and Bikol

I've been involved in the movement since 2014 as contributor in Bikol Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons. I am the national organizer of Wiki Loves Earth Philippines since 2018 and other Wiki loves competitions such as Wiki Loves Fashion, Monuments, Food and Folklore. Also an organizer of edit-a-thons such as WikiGap PH, Wikipedia Asian Month etc. Currently, I am the president of PhilWiki Community. I'll be working with communications team. Please contact me by email: maffeth.opiana@gmail.com
Manavpreet Kaur, Punjabi, English and Hindi I am a qualified Forensic expert. A Wikimedian from Punjab. Started my wiki journey in 2011 and have been enjoying my experience with the communities ever since. Currently, a South Asia representative on the Movement Charter Drafting Committee. I am also the Co-Lead for the Women Camp. Support of fellow wikimedians to design the strategic advancement of women in the movement and bridging the gender gap. Anything related to the Camp, Movement Charter (:)) and Forensic Anthropology. For any camp related information, please reach out to admin@wikiwomencamp.org
Nazia Akhtar , English, Hindi, Urdu, and Russian I teach at IIIT Hyderabad. My area of interest across Wikimedia projects consists of highlighting and thoughtfully expanding the representation of women's writings, histories, and archives, especially but not exclusively in the context of Hyderabad and South Asia. I am a member of the COT, and both my academic training and practical expertise in working towards gender justice prepare me best for strategic planning and intervention. Please contact me over email: nazia.akhtar@iiit.ac.in
Michaela Blanc

I understand Brazilian Portuguese, English, and Spanish (beginner)

I'm an art researcher and museum professional interested in global contemporary art. Currently, I'm a Regional Ambassador for Art+Feminism in Brazil and New York, and a Wikimedian in Residence at the Pérez Art Museum Miami, Florida. I co-founded NaPupila, an internet-based curatorial collective investigating visual arts and gender through an expansive view. I also collaborate with WikiMulheres+, an unincorporated group associated with Wiki PT that looks at Wikimedia projects through a gender lens. Reach out if you would like to chat about community organizing, public programming, institutional collaborations, international Gender Gap campaigns, and transnational Edit-a-thons for femme-identified and non-binary folks. Message me at michaela(_AT_)artandfeminism.org
Nhu Phan

English, Vietnamese (intermediate)

WMF staff - project manager for Community Resilience & Sustainability, supporting projects like the Movement Charter Drafting Committee and the Board of Trustees selection process I am providing project management support to the COT, with a particular focus on the strategy cohort. My goal is to make sure we sustain the momentum from the camp into the months afterwards vis-a-vis the engagement plan. Reach out to me at nphan@wikimedia.org for anything related to the engagement plan, the strategy cohort, or general WWC questions.
Netha Hussain

Malayalam (native), English (native), Swedish (professional), Hindi (intermediate), Kannada (intermediate)

I am a volunteer editor writing on topics related to healthcare, medicine, women's biographies and contemporary events of relevance to India. I founded the Knowledge gaps in women's health project, which aims at mapping the knowledge gaps related to women's health on Wikipedia. I have previously conducted outreach events and content creation campaigns surrounding women's health and women's biographies in relation to Women's History Month. Member of the Program Committee. nethahussain(_AT_)gmail · com
Nitesh Gill

Punjabi, Hindi, Haryanvi and English

I am working with (as PO) the Centre for Internet & Society - Access to Knowledge (CIS-A2K) to engage directly with and support Indian communities. I am also a part of Punjabi Wikimedians User Group. On behalf of CIS-A2K, I am responsible for South Asia Regional Engagement. South Asian Wikimedians require assistance or have any queries related to camp, contact me at nitesh@cis-india.org or [[User talk:Nitesh (CIS-A2K).
Praveen Das

Hindi, Bangla, English

I work in the Regional Partnerships Team at the Wikimedia Foundation covering partnerships across South Asia. In my role, I pursue strategic opportunities to work with mission-aligned companies, nonprofit organizations, governments, and other groups operating at the intersection of technology and education to grow Wikipedia and Wikimedia projects and advance the organization’s free-knowledge mission. I'm supporting the camp's Logistics and Partnerships team. Reach out to me at pdas@wikimedia.org
Dr. Radhika Mamidi

English, Telugu, and Hindi

I am from IIIT, Hyderabad. I am an Indian Wikipedian, I mainly contribute on Commons. I am a member of the Trust and Safety team. Contact me on my talk page.
Rosie Stephenson-Goodknight

English, Serbian, French, Spanish

My home is in northeastern California. I have been a Wikipedia editor since 2007. Commonly, I write on topics related to women (their biographies, works, and issues). Since 2017, I serve as Visiting Scholar at Northeastern University, Digitial Scholarship Group, Women Writers Project. I founded WikiProject Women writers (2014); co-founded WikiWomen's User Group (2015) and Women in Red (2015); facilitated Gender Diversity Mapping research (2017); co-Lead, WikiWomen Summit @ Wikimania (2023). Member, Wikimedia Foundation Board of Trustees.

Member, WikiWomenCamp Program Committee. 		rosiestep · wiki(_AT_)gmail · com
Sandeep Kaur,

I Understand Punjabi, English and Hindi

I am a teacher, researcher and a Wikimedian from Punjab. I have been involved with the movement since 2019. Currently, I'm a South Asia, Movement Charter Ambassador of Punjabi Language Community and Indic Education Group. I will be helping raising awareness about the camp and working with the Finance team. You can reach out to me via medfrompunjab@gmail.com
WikiWomen Meetup, Rajbiraj-ICWM-Day 04-6418
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 Shreya Dwivedi

I understand Hindi and English

I am a computer science and engineering student from central India. I've been contributing to Wikipedia since 2016, and I currently serve on the board of the Commons Photographers user group. I've organized a number of online events and competitions, and I lead a Wiki-Club at my institution that supports gender equality, diversity and inclusion. As the Event Coordinator for the Commons Photographers User Group, I have previously organized several events and so can assist with communication and management. I was also a member of the trust and safety committee at WikiConference India 2023, so I can help in that area as well. You can contact me for trust and safety issues and if you need any assistance at WikiWomenCamp 2023, I will be there.

You can contact me online via Email(vibhu.tps@gmail.com) or Telegram(Shreya_0001)

Stella Agbley I Speak English, Twi, Hausa and Ga I am the Coordinator for WikiWomen's User Group, a Wikimedian since 2015 and The Head of Preservation Unit at PRAAD also an SDG advocate especially with Inclusion and Youth Development, Also a Co- lead for Wiki Hour Initiative in Ghana and part of the International team as Community Support for Wiki Loves Folklore. I would be a member of the Programs Committee under the Strategy Cohort

I will be part of the trust and safety team in ensuring the safety and well-being of conference attendees.

You can contact me online via Email(stellaagbley@gmail.com)
Soukaina Abelhad

I speak Arabic, English and French

I am a passionate Moroccan Wikimedian who embarked on my journey in 2019, dedicated to making impactful contributions within educational projects. Throughout my experience, I have actively participated in key initiatives such as the pilot project of integrating Wikipedia into classrooms and the Wikidata for Education project. In addition to my involvement in these projects, I proudly hold the position of a Global Ambassador for the Women in Tech network, where I am able to channel my enthusiasm for supporting women and promoting education-related programs. My commitment to these causes brings me immense joy and fulfillment. I will be part of the scholarship committee as well as bringing my diverse background, expertise in addressing the gender gap, mentorship experiences, insights into key concerns, and a proactive mindset for designing future activities and strategy. You can reach out to me for more information about WikiWomenCamp2023 at abelhad.soukaina@gmail.com.
Sukeerti Dwivedi

I understand Hindi, English, Basic: French, Sanskrit and Hindi Fiji

I am from India, a trained Bharatnatyam dancer, I love painting and I am a Scratch Coder. I mainly contribute on Commons and Wikidata. I would help with the commons communications team and learn new skills. Contact me on my talk page.
Maatla Pearl Melamu

I understand English,Setswana and Sotho

Botswana Wikimedian, I am a Librarian and I am a member of the Wiki Loves Women Focus Group. I am a member of the Wikimedia Community Usergroup Botswana. I will be working with the Communications Committee to raise awareness about the camp. You can contact me for information regarding the WikiWomenCamp2023 at mpmelamu@gmail.com
PSL Prasanna

Telugu (Native) and English (Native), Tamil (Fluent), Kannada, and Malayalam (Beginner)

Indian Wikipedian, now working as Project manager in IIITH for IndicWiki Project in Enhancing Indian language Wikipedias. Well experienced in conducting training sessions, workshops, conferences, and content development (research and editing). Joined Wikipedia in 2019 and contributing. In IIITH headed content development and quality processes in creating 6 lakhs+ Telugu and Hindi Wiki pages. I will be part of COT and coordinate activities for the WWC2023 from IIIT, Hyderabad.
Camelia Boban

Italian (Native) and Romanian (Native), English (Fluent), French, and Spanish (Beginner)

Wikip[m]edian since 2007, I created the WikiDonne project about diversity on Italian Wikipedia, co-founded the omonymous user group and non profit association. Coordinator of the Diversity Working Group during the Wikimedia Strategy 2030, Wikimedia Diversity Ambassador since the Diversity Conference in 2017, I served in AffCom from 2016-2022. Based in Rome (Italy), I'm working as developer in the enterprise environment. Part of the COT, I will coordinate the Programs - Strategy Cohort. Support on the strategic advancement on diversity and bridging the gender gap. camelia · boban(_AT_)gmail · com

Support Network

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If you are interested to extend support in planning and organizing the camp, please sign up here. The details on engagement will be covered by the initial engagement survey.

  1. Netha Hussain (talk) 12:30, 4 February 2023 (UTC)[reply]
  2. Aliva Sahoo (talk) 14:26, 4 February 2023 (UTC)[reply]
  3. FromPunjab (talk) 15:47, 4 February 2023 (UTC)[reply]
  4. Nitesh Gill (talk) 16:37, 4 February 2023 (UTC)[reply]
  5. Dhanalakshmi .K. T (talk) 04:32, 5 February 2023 (UTC)[reply]
  6. NANöR (talk) 11:15, 5 February 2023 (UTC)[reply]
  7. Gurnoor ghuman (talk) 14:52, 5 February 2023 (UTC)[reply]
  8. Rosiestep (talk) 17:37, 5 February 2023 (UTC)[reply]
  9. Shreya Dwivedi (talk) 18:23, 5 February 2023 (UTC)[reply]
  10. Aida Aslanova -A.Aida88 (talk) 19:10, 5 February 2023 (UTC)[reply]
  11. Joy Agyepong (talk) 08:24, 6 February 2023 (UTC)[reply]
  12. Maffeth.opiana (talk) 22:57, 6 February 2023 (UTC)[reply]
  13. Mervat --Mervat (talk) 12:57, 7 February 2023 (UTC)[reply]
  14. Leila1717 --Leila1717 (talk) 07:38, 11 February 2023 (UTC)[reply]
  15. Lala Khalilzadeh-- لاله171 (talk) 07:53, 11 February 2023 (UTC)[reply]
  16. Natella-- --Natella.M (talk) 09:34, 11 February 2023 (UTC)[reply]
  17. Akwugo (talk) 21:29, 11 February 2023 (UTC)[reply]
  18. Onwuka Glory (talk) 18:40, 21 February 2023 (UTC)[reply]
  19. Cnyirahabihirwe123 (talk) Cnyirahabihirwe123 (talk) 12:58, 23 February 2023 (UTC)[reply]
  20. Sukeerti Dwivedi (talk) 16:03, 28 February 2023 (UTC)[reply]
  21. Tiputini (talk) 08:08, 1 March 2023 (UTC)[reply]
  22. MMulaudzi (talk) 12:55, 7 March 2023
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  24. KellyDoyle (talk) 18:55, 22 March 2023 (UTC)[reply]
  25. Islahaddow (talk) 10:39, 17 April 2023 (UTC)[reply]
  26. Dolon Prova (talk) 10:32, 16 May 2023 (UTC)[reply]
  27. Camelia (talk) 13:09, 13 June 2023 (UTC)[reply]
  28. Lady01v (talk) 23:08, 13 June 2023 (UTC)[reply]
  29. Rotana Nawwaf Al Hasanat (talk) 9:09, 13 June 2023 (UTC)
  30. Ola (talk) 08:06, 14 June 2023 (UTC)[reply]
  31. --Durga bhat bollurodi (talk) 08:49, 14 June 2023 (UTC)[reply]
  32. Linason Blessing (talk) 10:48, 14 June 2023 (UTC)[reply]
  33. Olugold (talk) 16:48, 14 June 2023 (UTC)[reply]
  34. Tulspal (talk) 07:06, 15 June 2023 (UTC)[reply]
  35. Ballardmaize (Talk) 01:24, 16 June 2023 (UTC)[reply]
  36. Mwintirew (talk) 17:22, 19 June 2023 (UTC)[reply]
  37. Ucmbachu (talk) 10:27, 26 June 2023 (UTC)[reply]
  38. Rohini
  39. TCappelletto (talk) 19:31, 20 July 2023 (UTC)[reply]
  40. Babitha Shetty (talk) 16:53, 26 July 2023 (UTC)[reply]
  41. Tesleemah (talk) 04:05, 13 August 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Regional Support

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  1. NANöR (talk) 11:15, 5 February 2023 (UTC)[reply]
  2. Rotana Nawwaf Al Hasanat (talk) 9:09, 13 June 2023 (UTC)
  3. Beendy234 (talk) 19:43, 14 June 2023 (UTC)[reply]
  4. Bukky658 (talk) 22:22, 16 June 2023 (UTC)[reply]
  5. Onyinye Jane Achukwu (talk) 01:33, 26 June 2023 (UTC)[reply]
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