Keeping in step with the rapid growth in the OpenStack community, the Women of OpenStack presence at the Summit has grown significantly as well – over 200 women registered. Upon arriving at the Summit in Portland women were welcomed with specially designed lady’s-cut red hoodies, an invitation to attend a networking breakfast, and an open platform to share knowledge and ideas for how to get more women involved in the OpenStack community.
Over 70 women attended the networking breakfast hosted by the OpenStack Foundation and lead by community leader, Anne Gentle. During the breakfast Anne was surprised to be recognized by the Foundation with the creation of the Anne Gentle Travel Scholarship for Women named in her honor. The scholarship will continue to fund travel for women to attend future OpenStack Summits. The initial use supported three OpenStack interns who attended the Portland Summit – Laura Alves and Victoria Martinez de la Cruz from Argentina and Anita Kuno from Canada. Learn more about the Outreach Program for Women here.
To watch a glimpse of the Women of OpenStack who attended the Summit, check out this video, Getting More Women Involved in OpenStack, filmed by Rackspace Videographer, Jacob Forbis.
To get involved yourself – join the Women of OpenStack group on LinkedIn today!
Group Shot of those who attended the Breakfast for Women
Anne Gentle is recognized with a Travel Scholarship for Women named in her honor
GNOME Interns:
Laura Alves
Anita Kuno
Victoria Martínez de la Cruz
Red hoodies given out at the Summit were specifically designed for women – based on feedback from the previous Summit
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