Who are you?
I currently lead Drupal as an open-source product at Acquia, am on the Drupal AI Initiative team and have been a member of the Drupal community for 20+ years.
What does building community mean to you?
To me, Drupal is the community. Drupal is what it is because of two decades of community conversations, work, ideas, and collaboration pulling us towards well-though and proven capabilities based on real-world needs. Without the community none of what we do would be possible.
What does advocating for Drupal mean to you?
It's important that open, collaborative, community backed software is what the world chooses when they need a Content Management System. My goal is that when that need arises, Drupal is the #1 choice.
Why are you running for a board seat at the Drupal Association?
I value the Drupal community and the opportunities Drupal has given many of us over the years. As AI rapidly changes the nature of software and open-source itself it's important to me that Drupal retains it's identity, technical foundations, and community.
Why should members vote for you?
I've worked with Drupal for 20+ years, from small hobby sites to some of the largest digital properties in the world. As Technical Director of Acquia's Professional Services group, I worked alongside some of the top minds in the community. More recently, as product owner for Drupal as an open-source product at Acquia and a member of the Drupal AI Initiative leadership team, I've focused on ensuring Drupal is well positioned for the future.
What is your favorite Drupal moment or memory?
When I started building with Drupal I had very little "real" programming knowledge, but the community was open, available, and willing to help. I owe much of my career trajectory and personal development to Drupal and the community.
