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Karen Phillips, who has headed Words Without Borders for 10 years, is leaving the organization. In an open letter, she wrote, in part, "It feels good to pass the torch at a moment of organizational strength, and I see this change as an opportunity to build on the momentum of recent years.
"I am proud of how much we've achieved in the last decade: we more than doubled our budget and nearly tripled our staff, allowing us to bring greater depth and breadth to the international literature we publish, especially when it comes to marginalized languages and literatures; we've launched and expanded our innovative education program, WWB Campus, enabling thousands of students across the world to read translated literature; we've created important opportunities for emerging professionals, including our editorial fellowship and Momentum Grant; and we've brought our global community together through virtual and in-person literary events.
"None of this would have been possible without the work of WWB's brilliant and committed staff, our highly engaged and supportive board of directors, our devoted readers and supporters, and, above all, the authors and translators who make WWB possible and necessary. I am grateful to each of you."
A search committee has been formed to look for a new head for the organization. Phillips will remain as executive director and publisher through June and help with a transition.