https://osseu2025.sched.com/event/25Vwd/understanding-the-need-for-systemic-change-in-open-source-through-intersectionality-imma-valls-grafana-labs

While open-source communities strive for innovation, achieving genuine diversity and inclusion requires a fundamental understanding of systemic inequalities.

This talk centers on the lived experiences of women navigating open-source spaces. We will reveal the persistent challenges related to safety, lack of representation, and the critical importance of considering intersecting identities. By applying an intersectionality lens, we can gain a clearer understanding of the systemic changes required to dismantle the barriers.

This session will then focus on the power of sponsorship and fostering allyship as key strategies for enacting this change. We will highlight existing initiatives and brainstorm solutions to build a more welcoming and equitable community where everyone feels empowered to contribute.

Join us to explore how understanding the need for systemic change through intersectionality and how actively fostering allyship and sponsorship can pave the way for a truly diverse and inclusive open-source future.

Social

• https://www.linkedin.com/posts/activity-7362908726724382720-yqar
• https://x.com/tacoverdo/status/1960691991953486112

This workshop was delivered with Karla Valeria Feijoo and Sevi Karakulak at Dutch Cloud Native Day 2025.

Privilege is not a binary concept—it’s multifaceted, contextual, and intersects with various aspects of identity and environment. Each of us holds privilege in some areas while lacking it in others. This talk explores how to recognize and understand these nuances of privilege, especially within today’s globally distributed teams. We will examine the role of systemic inequality and cultural bias in the workplace and provide practical strategies for supporting colleagues with less privilege. Through real-world scenarios, we’ll discuss fostering inclusivity, encouraging empathy, and contributing to a more equitable professional environment.

Social

• https://www.linkedin.com/posts/cloudnativenl_inclusion-equity-diversity-activity-7343182353411829764-Ecnp
• https://www.linkedin.com/posts/karla-valeria-feijoo-54934422_inclusion-equity-diversity-activity-7343192034591080448-oewP
• https://www.linkedin.com/posts/activity-7343339635294593024-A1T1

This 15-minute keynote was delivered at Dutch Cloud Native Day 2025.

While open-source communities strive for innovation, achieving genuine diversity and inclusion requires a fundamental understanding of systemic inequalities.

This talk centers on the lived experiences of women navigating open-source spaces. We will reveal the persistent challenges related to safety, lack of representation, and the critical importance of considering intersecting identities. By applying an intersectionality lens, we can gain a clearer understanding of the systemic changes required to dismantle the barriers.

This session will then focus on the power of sponsorship and fostering allyship as key strategies for enacting this change. We will highlight existing initiatives and brainstorm solutions to build a more welcoming and equitable community where everyone feels empowered to contribute.

Join us to explore how understanding the need for systemic change through intersectionality and actively fostering allyship and sponsorship can pave the way for a genuinely diverse and inclusive open-source future.

Social

• https://www.linkedin.com/posts/cloudnativenl_we-are-excited-to-announce-that-imma-valls-activity-7338175554497511424-iSlt