Inessa Pawson
Inessa Pawson has spent much of her career designing and delivering commercial digital products across diverse industries. Discovering the transformative impact of building in the open and becoming an active contributor to the Scientific Python ecosystem have entirely reshaped her professional mission. In her current role as Open Source Program Manager and Community Architect at OpenTeams, Inessa is leading cross-organizational initiatives centered on development of sustainable collaboration models between industry, academia, and open source ecosystems. She is perpetually fascinated by incentive design, collaborative intelligence, and jazz.
Session
There is wonderful diversity within PyLadies, especially in the ways our members grow and make an impact in tech. Some have turned their Python contributions, whether open-source projects, community initiatives, or side projects, into real products, services, or meaningful outcomes.
In this session, we will hear their inspiring stories and explore the journeys from contributor to creator, innovator, or community leader. Panelists will share lessons learned along the way, including practical insights for turning ideas into action, navigating challenges, and discovering new opportunities. Attendees will leave motivated, inspired, and with a deeper appreciation for the creativity, dedication, and impact within the PyLadies community.