Franziska Putz

Franziska (Ziski) Putz is a seasoned advocacy professional currently serving as Senior Advocacy Manager at the Wikimedia Foundation, where expertise lies in leading the Public Policy team's collaboration with the Wikimedia movement to enhance advocacy impact. Prior to this, Franziska held roles such as Policy Researcher & Advisor at the Oxford Centre for Technology and Development and Artificial Intelligence Researcher at Rhodes Artificial Intelligence Lab, focusing on diverse topics including digital identity and urban food scarcity. With prior experience at LinkedIn in various positions, including Senior Elevate Consultant, as well as Outreach Director at Elpis Solar and Co-Founder of The Buchanan Institute, Franziska demonstrates a strong background in public policy and technology's intersection with humanitarian efforts. Educational qualifications include a Master of Philosophy with Distinction from the University of Oxford and a Bachelor of Arts from The University of Edinburgh.