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<p>Dear council,</p>
<p>I hope you've all been enjoying a restful winter break! I am
writing to you today with some news: after almost seven years, the
time has come for me to move on from GEN Europe. It's all happened
rather more quickly than I might have hoped (I know it's not the
most convenient time of year to come with this news!) but I've
been offered a role as digital communications manager for
Earth4All, part of the Club of Rome, and I'll be moving on towards
the end of February. It feels like a great opportunity for me, but
I also think it's a good chance for GEN EU to have some fresh
energy and new ideas in the communications role, and I'll of
course be available to support the new post-holder however I can.<br>
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<p>In the meantime, I'm committing to finishing the GEN EU website
and the Gathering launch, as well as fulfilling all the EC2 tasks.
I'll also prepare a comprehensive handover and be available for
any questions and support needed, during the handover and at any
time in the future!</p>
<p>It's a bittersweet moment as of course I'm excited, but GEN EU
has been such a huge part of my life over these years that it will
be hard to move on from this place that truly feels like home and
family. It's been the biggest pleasure and joy to work for GEN EU:
I've made some of my dearest friends, been part of the best team,
and together we've created many wonderful things that we should
all be very proud of. I remember with special fondness the amazing
online gathering we cocreated during Covid, our mad trip to Egypt
for EcoGamer, all the special moments at all the Gatherings
(whether dancing with everyone or escaping for coffee or a drink
when it all got too much!), seeing how everyone pulled together to
support Ukraine...and so much more.</p>
<p>We'll speak more within the team in the new year to arrange the
details of handover, but please be assured that I'll do everything
I can to make it as smooth a process as possible. I have spoken to
Manja and we will be preparing the call to go out shortly - so if
you know anyone who would be a good fit, don't hesitate to let
them know that we will be hiring!<br>
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<p>Warm hugs to all,</p>
<p>Fran<br>
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Francesca Whitlock <i>(She/Her)</i> </span> <br>
<span style="padding-left: 12px;font-weight:normal;"> <i>Communications
Manager</i> </span> <br>
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