The Wikimedia Endowment, a permanent fund created to ensure the long-term financial stability of Wikimedia projects, announces the appointment of Nataliia Tymkiv to its Board of Directors. Nataliia (User:antanana) was appointed at the January 2026 Wikimedia Endowment Board meeting and will fill one of the three board seats reserved for members of the Wikimedia community, alongside existing Directors Phoebe Ayers and Patricio Lorente. She brings a deep and longstanding commitment to the mission and extensive experience in governance, financial stewardship, and community leadership, which will help guide the Wikimedia Endowment’s strategic direction and ensure the Wikimedia movement remains resilient and thriving well into the future. ### **Nataliia Tymkiv** Nataliia concluded her term on the Wikimedia Foundation Board of Trustees in December 2025, where she served in multiple leadership roles, including as Chair of the Board.…