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(she/her) is the Executive Director of Wikimedia New York City, leading on initiatives that bring together individuals, organizations, and institutions to collaborate on projects that support Wikipedia and the free knowledge movement. Her previous work as the Director of Engagement at SPUR included designing and executing strategic campaigns, rooted in narrative, to educate and mobilize communities to engage in public policy. Prior to this, Pacita helped lead programs at Harness, leveraging her cultural strategy experience to activate a network of high influence artists, entertainment industry executives, and movement leaders to use their power and platforms for good. Pacita graduated from Michigan State University with a B.A. in Comparative Cultures and Politics. In her free time she enjoys traveling, reading Wikipedia articles, and making music.

Pacita RuddeR

(she/her) is the Wikicurious Program Manager. As a new editor herself, Crystal enjoys traveling the country to help build strong local editor communities. Most recently, she played a key role in speaker and talent curation for the Prebys Foundation’s 2026 WAVES Festival in San Diego, featuring thought leaders across wellness, art, science, and more. Her broader background includes community building between artists, activists, and entertainment leaders at Harness, and leading civic engagement influencer campaigns at Culture Surge. Her earlier work at Creative Artists Agency supported initiatives such as TIME'S UP and “I am a Voter.” Crystal graduated from UCLA with a B.A. in Communication Studies. She lives in Los Angeles. 

Crystal Boceta