Will Kent

Will Kent is the Wikipedia Wikidata Program Manager at Wiki Education Foundation, based in San Francisco, California.1 In this role, he focuses on teaching subject-area experts to create and edit Wikipedia articles to improve the quality, equity, and reach of content.1 Kent also works with information professionals to contribute to Wikidata, Wikimedia's linked data repository, by creating items, properties, filling content gaps, fostering diversity among contributors, and producing new insights through queries.1

Professional Background

Kent has been with Wiki Education Foundation since November 2017.1 His responsibilities include:

• Running online courses about Wikipedia and Wikidata2
• Addressing content gaps with subject-specific knowledge from professors and other professionals2
• Providing a foundation for new Wikidata community members2
• Assisting those with projects to advance their work on Wikidata2

Education and Previous Experience

Kent holds a bachelor's degree in Anthropology from Tufts University and a master's degree in Library and Information Science from the University of Illinois.2 His professional experience includes:

• eResources/Instruction/Reference Librarian at Loyola University Chicago (2013-2017)1
• Executive Board Member at Chicago Writers Conference (2014-2015)1
• Social Media Specialist at Gradeable, an EdTech startup (2012-2014)1
• College Coach and Social Media Coordinator at the University of Illinois at Chicago (2011-2013)1
• CyberNavigator at Chicago Public Library (2012)1

Personal Interests

In his free time, Kent enjoys exploring neighborhoods in the Bay Area, cooking, and bridging the gap between real life and the internet.2

Will Kent's work at Wiki Education Foundation contributes significantly to improving the quality and accessibility of information on Wikipedia and Wikidata, making him an important figure in the field of open knowledge and digital education.