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Francesca Marano is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in partnerships, marketing, and engineering within the technology sector. Currently serving as Head of Partnerships at Patchstack since November 2024, Francesca previously held several leadership roles at XWP from December 2021 to November 2024, including Director of Marketing and Partnership and Director of Engineering - Learning and Growth, where strategic focus on engineers' growth and the development of evaluation frameworks were key contributions. Francesca also led the WordPress Core Team at Yoast.com and fostered community relationships as WordPress Community and Partnerships Manager at SiteGround. As the founder and Editor in Chief of C+B, Francesca cultivated a platform for women entrepreneurs, while earlier career roles included independent consulting in WordPress, administrative management, and executive assistance in various companies.