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I've been a heavy user and advocate of XMPP since 2004. | I've been a heavy user and advocate of XMPP since 2004. | ||
Over the past 14 years I've served as director for dozens of 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations including community centers, sports clubs, religious organizations, educational tech organizations, charities, and a local currency system. While very different in purpose, these organizations share a great deal in the need for fund raising, outreach, volunteer engagement, and building a positive public image. | |||
I currently serve as director for Copyleft Games Group, lead Python XML SIG, and maintain several software projects related to XMPP. | I currently serve as director for Copyleft Games Group, lead Python XML SIG, and maintain several software projects related to XMPP. | ||
In 2012 I primarily spoke and presented regarding XMPP, my largest undertaking was organizing a [https://plus.google.com/116276248303121270590/posts/DHws3eY8g5M poster session at PyCon] with [[Ralph Meijer Application 2013|Ralph Meijer]] and [[Lance Stout Application 2012|Lance Stout]]. | In 2012 I primarily spoke and presented regarding XMPP, my largest undertaking was organizing a [https://plus.google.com/116276248303121270590/posts/DHws3eY8g5M poster session at PyCon] with [[Ralph Meijer Application 2013|Ralph Meijer]] and [[Lance Stout Application 2012|Lance Stout]]. | ||
= Goals = | = Goals = | ||
The XMPP community needs an influx of new blood. While the board has had a largely passive role within the organization, I believe we're at a turning point and must become more active. | |||
My goals XMPP-wise over the next year; | |||
* Promote more work on social networking over XMPP | * Promote more work on social networking over XMPP | ||
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* Rebuild the regional XMPP group in Washington, DC | * Rebuild the regional XMPP group in Washington, DC | ||
* Support other people doing awesome XMPP stuff | * Support other people doing awesome XMPP stuff | ||
= Contact Info = | = Contact Info = |
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