Lessons Learned Leading an Open Source Software Diversity Team

Explore lessons learned from leading an open-source diversity team in this 26-minute conference talk presented by Fatima Sarah Khalid at All Things Open 2022. Gain insights into the challenges of fostering inclusivity in open-source communities, including defining team vision, creating shared goals, and navigating power structures. Discover strategies for aspiring community leaders and learn how peers can support their success. Understand the personal costs associated with diversity and inclusion work, the importance of adapting to change, and the impact of open communication. Reflect on the significance of balancing personal well-being with community leadership roles in the pursuit of creating more inclusive open-source environments.

Intro
there is a personal cost to community and DEI work
people bring their whole selves to diversity & inclusion work
Diversity teams change the norms of open source communities over time
communication is really hard
Setting expectations
Adapting to change
I wasn't open about how difficult it was to be a leader of a diversity team.
you matter more than the cause