Ijeoma Onwuka

Ijeoma Onwuka is a passionate Community Manager with 3+ years of experience building inclusive tech communities. She actively contributes to open-source projects like OpenSSF, InnerSource Commons, CHAOSS, and UNICEF, driving engagement and collaboration. As a Community & Program Manager at GDG Lagos and Scandium Systems, she fosters thriving spaces for developers and open-source enthusiasts.


Session

08-12
12:00
30min
Beyond Experience: Nurturing Young Leaders in Open Source
Ijeoma Onwuka

While the open-source community thrives on diverse contributions, age diversity is often lacking. This session unveils innovative strategies to empower young contributors, particularly from underrepresented regions, to embrace leadership roles. By fostering youth leadership, we can infuse fresh ideas and adaptability, and inclusivity.

DjangoCon
Main Hall