Elizabeth Barron

In this milestone discussion, guests Brian Proffitt, Senior Manager at Red Hat, and Elizabeth Barron, CHAOSS community manager, share insights on the evolution of CHAOSS and its influence on open-source sustainability. Open source strategist Georg Link reflects on the podcast's origins and mission. Ruth Ikegah, Community Lead for CHAOSS Africa, highlights inclusivity efforts. They tackle challenges in the software supply chain and stress the importance of community collaboration, governance, and the role of emerging leaders.

Join Sean Goggins, co-founder of the CHAOSS community, Anita Ihuman, a dedicated advocate and technical writer, Georg Link, a leader in community metrics, and Elizabeth Barron, CHAOSS Community Manager. They delve into the impact of AI on open-source funding and the crucial role of psychological safety for contributors. The group discusses the exciting growth of CHAOSS, including new working groups and global outreach, while also emphasizing the need for community-driven identity solutions. Their hopes for 2026 reflect a commitment to inclusion and sustainability.

In this discussion, community experts Elizabeth Barron, Ibi Fiberesima, and Ana Jimenez delve into the essence of community culture in open-source projects. They define effective community management as building inclusive spaces that prioritize personal connections and diverse contributions. The trio emphasizes the significance of tailored onboarding processes and the need for recognizing motivations behind community participation. Insights on measuring community health and fostering a welcoming environment round out their enthusiastic conversation.

In this engaging discussion, Dawn Foster, an open source project engagement expert, Elizabeth Barron, who focuses on organizational participation, and Harmony Elendu, a CHAOSS metrics specialist, dive into the nuances of organizational involvement in open source. They explain how CHAOSS Practitioner Guides simplify complex metrics for project health. Key topics include the importance of diverse contributors, the challenges of measuring organizational influence, and the role of community managers in fostering thriving environments. Tools like Augur and Grimoire Lab are also highlighted as essential for effective data analysis.

Dawn Foster and Elizabeth Barron discuss open source contributor sustainability, emphasizing the impact on project viability, avoiding single points of failure, and the human aspect of contributions. They highlight the importance of practitioner guides, proactive community building, and valuing all contributors. Practical strategies and examples are shared for long-term project success.