Fedora Diversity Advisor
by María Leandro
Hello!
Here are my answers:
- Why do you believe diversity and inclusion are important for Fedora?
Many members of Fedora are from different places around the world, so
diversity is something we live with every day we spend and this community.
Yet, doesn't mean that everyone is accepted as they are. Inclusion has
always been a weakness on each community since not everyone knows how to
deal with such a diverse group.
What I think is that we need a middle ground where people can share their
experiences, teach others about their culture, language and more; and
provide guidance in case of misunderstanding with other members of the
community. Inclusion is the key to a healthy environment.
- Why do you want to serve as Fedora’s Diversity & Inclusion Advisor?
I think I have been doing this for a long time, yet, when people
experience difficulties they don't have an official place to go to. It
would be nice that people could count on position that can provide it.
- What specific minority group(s) or issues can you offer insight about?
- LatinAmerican (Venezuela)
- Spanish Speaker
- Woman
- Designer
- What perspectives, experiences, or knowledge about diversity and
inclusion
could you share with the Fedora community?
I could share about 11 years of insight of being a women trying to get into
the IT field in a country where females are not supposed to do so. Also I
can share my experience learning a different language using an online
service, and my learning curve with the help of the Fedora team to become a
Designer and make it a business I can live from. I could also provide
advice about harassment (online and personal). probably there is a couple
more of stories, but that will require a larger coffee.
- Do you have experience working across various cultures? (Cross cultural
refers to various geographies, cultural groups, etc.)
Yes, I help organize one of the largest events in my region, FLISoL, which
is held the same day across the 23 countries that speak spanish. I've also
been a GSoC mentor for an Indian student, publish (almost regularly) an
educational podcast about opensource design tools, help several friends of
the community to learn spanish in exchange for other languages, contribute
with several talks a year (and when I can't go, I record them). I think the
answer is yes.
- To give us further insight, feel free to provide names and contact
information for up to three people who can speak to your passion,
interest
or experience with diversity and inclusion.
Jared Smith - jsmith
Mairin Duffy - mizmo
Kushal Das - kushal
Neville Cross - yn1v
linkedin -
https://www.linkedin.com/in/tatica?locale=en_US&trk=profile_view_lang_sel...
blog: tatica.org
if you need more information feel free to ask anything.
Thank you
--
tatica
Maria Gracia Leandro
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8 years, 10 months
Announcement(Fedora Magazine Post)
by Amita
Hi All,
This is the draft announcement(Fedora Magazine Post), which is
essentially the Role Description. Please let me know if any thing needs
to be added or modified.
It will be great if you can give your feedback by Monday(29 June) morning.
Magazine Post
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Topic :: Call for applications for Fedora Diversity Advisor (A Volunteer
Position)
Fedora is a big community that includes contributors and users from
many different countries, each with their own experiences and
historical backgrounds that contribute to a diverse mix of cultural,
educational, and behavioral norms. To continuously create and foster an
inclusive environment in the Fedora community, it's important to
respond to the needs of existing contributors and users, and welcome
new contributors and users from diverse backgrounds.
The Fedora Diversity Advisor Search team is looking for a Fedora
Diversity Advisor (A Volunteer Position) to act as a source of support
and information for all contributors and users, especially those from
underrepresented populations, so that issues of inclusion and equity
can be discussed and addressed with the planning of multiculturalism and
comfort.
Primary responsibilities
* Implement diversity efforts that will have a big effect on the
Fedora community
* Promote inclusion in the Fedora community
* Act as a source of support and a mediator should there be any
concerns or incidents
To achieve the above you will work with Fedora community members to
identify which of the following and other strategies would be most
effective and feasible, and help implement them:
* Increasing visibility of minority contributors and users through
talks, feature articles, and awards
* Making explicit invitations and providing financial support to
attend conferences and give talks
* Helping develop skills by offering targeted workshops and internships
* Creating a welcoming environment by adopting and enforcing codes of
conduct
* Fostering communication, networking, and support forums with mailing
lists and in-person events
Required skills
* Knowledge of and experience in working with historically
underrepresented groups
* Excellent written communications skills, demonstrated through blog
posts or other written work
* Understanding of and experience in open source communities
* Ability to communicate at a moderate technical level about open
source projects
* Experience in similar roles in your past is a significant advantage
* Experience writing grants is a plus
NOTE :: Last date of submission of application is July 31, 2015 And
It is a volunteer position.
Looking forward to a great participation.
Thanks & Regards,
Amita
8 years, 10 months