User:Jbarbara (WMF)
About me
I work on the Wikimedia Foundation's communications team, where I help share the story of the Wikimedia movement with the world through special projects, content creation, media relations, and more. My background is in digital media and communications, with a focus on technology-related storytelling. Before joining the WMF, I served as communications manager for the data analytics company GoodData, leading campaigns, PR, and digital media. Before that, I worked on a variety of technology accounts at the Horn Group, a tech PR agency. Earlier in my career I contributed to Forbes.com and held a number of roles at Forbes Media. You can find my blog on Forbes.com here.
I received my Bachelors of Arts from Wellesley College in Massachusetts, where I graduated with honors and degree in International Relations and French. Learning and knowledge has always guided my life, and I feel privileged to serve a community that stands for that! I look forward to working with you.
My work
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 storytelling efforts, and I am always looking for new ways to collaborate with the broader movement!