Name: The Business Case for Full-Cycle DEI Integration - Wambui Gatheru, Attentive
Start: 2025-06-25T16:20:00-0600
End: 2025-06-25T17:00:00-0600

June 23 - 25, 2025
Denver, Colorado
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Wednesday June 25, 2025 4:20pm - 5:00pm MDT

Bluebird Ballroom 3H

The open source world thrives on collaboration, transparency, and the creativity of its diverse contributors. However, recent divestment from DEI initiatives poses challenges to sustaining these values. Many organizations have focused on cultural performativity rather than embedding DEI into their core strategies, missing opportunities for long-term impact.

This session redefines DEI in open source, exploring what it means to embrace diversity, provide equitable opportunities for underrepresented contributors, and foster inclusion in a global, decentralized ecosystem. Attendees will gain actionable strategies to integrate DEI into projects and organizations, from fostering equitable collaboration to building inclusive governance structures and promoting diverse leadership.

With real-world examples and practical tools, this session offers a roadmap for healthier, more innovative, and sustainable open source communities. Together, we’ll uncover how a full-cycle DEI approach strengthens the ecosystem, ensuring environments where everyone can thrive.

Speakers

Wambui Gatheru

Senior DEIB Business Partner, Attentive

Wambui Gatheru (she/her) is a dynamic DEI leader with over a decade of experience driving cultural transformation and creating equitable workplaces. With expertise across non-profit and for-profit sectors—including democracy reform, sustainability, and tech—she blends community... Read More →

Wednesday June 25, 2025 4:20pm - 5:00pm MDT
Bluebird Ballroom 3H

Equity + Inclusion + Accessibility

Audience Experience Level Any

Open Source Summit North America 2025

Wambui Gatheru

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