1 00:00:00,071 --> 00:00:02,405 (Jazzy music)

2 00:00:06,646 --> 00:00:09,151 I was born in Cairo, Egypt.

3 00:00:09,922 --> 00:00:13,119 I went to America when I was a small child

4 00:00:13,865 --> 00:00:17,680 and I had parents who believed in the importance of education.

5 00:00:17,863 --> 00:00:21,292 I've been living and working on the African continent

6 00:00:21,338 --> 00:00:23,156 for the last 10 years.

7 00:00:23,415 --> 00:00:28,250 I've always worked on social issues that were complex,

8 00:00:28,272 --> 00:00:32,589 and that needed technology as well as people to solve them.

9 00:00:38,741 --> 00:00:44,166 What motivated me to join the Wikimedia movement now is that,

10 00:00:44,214 --> 00:00:46,779 first, I'm inspired by the vision.

11 00:00:47,291 --> 00:00:53,187 I believe this is one of the most important contributions in human history.

12 00:00:53,913 --> 00:00:57,877 I'm also inspired by the people that I've met so far,

13 00:00:57,897 --> 00:01:01,895 and all of their diverse experiences and perspectives.

14 00:01:07,880 --> 00:01:10,372 I've learned from my prior experiences

15 00:01:10,418 --> 00:01:14,602 how to work in a volunteer-led social movement

16 00:01:15,285 --> 00:01:17,447 and I've also served as a volunteer.

17 00:01:17,615 --> 00:01:23,517 I think this gives me a genuine appreciation for our communities.

18 00:01:24,036 --> 00:01:31,736 I've also worked on complex global issues that require technology and people

19 00:01:31,810 --> 00:01:34,685 to develop innovative solutions together.

20 00:01:35,312 --> 00:01:39,519 I truly believe that the sum can be greater than any single part

21 00:01:39,551 --> 00:01:41,285 in the work that we do.

22 00:01:47,827 --> 00:01:50,495 I want to listen and to learn.

23 00:01:51,122 --> 00:01:54,226 I think that this will help me do a better job

24 00:01:54,270 --> 00:01:58,261 when I officially begin in January of 2022.

25 00:01:59,011 --> 00:02:03,178 People can get in touch and give me their thoughts in a few ways.

26 00:02:03,727 --> 00:02:06,406 They can send me an email directly.

27 00:02:06,804 --> 00:02:11,896 They can share with me on Wiki using a dedicated page on Meta,

28 00:02:12,437 --> 00:02:15,329 especially if they would like any help with translation.

29 00:02:16,109 --> 00:02:21,006 They can also join various regional and other community events

30 00:02:21,048 --> 00:02:24,351 that are also listed on the dedicated Meta page.