Priya Pahwa
I'm Priya Pahwa (she/her) from India, navigating the vibrant intersection of all things code, community, and collaboration. Currently, I work as a Software Development Engineer at BeyondIRR, a wealth-tech startup, volunteer as the Co-Chair of the Fundraising Working Group at the Django Software Foundation and session organizer of Djangonaut Space. I am also a GitHub Campus Expert and a GitHub Octern so most of the time you'd find me wearing a red hoodie organizing hackathons, field days, or tech
Session
The success of open source projects doesn’t solely rest on technical brilliance—it’s deeply rooted in culture. "Culture eats strategy for breakfast," a timeless phrase, underscores how even the most meticulously planned strategies will falter in an environment lacking trust, respect, and inclusivity.
Psychological safety is the foundation of a strong culture in open source, where developers often work publicly and collaboratively. This talk highlights how projects like Django have embraced inclusive cultural practices, ensuring contributors feel safe and valued, focusing on DSF Working Groups and the success of Djangonaut Space.