Deborah Bryant

Deborah Bryant is an accomplished professional in the field of open source software and public policy, currently serving as the US Policy Director at the Open Source Initiative since August 2022. With a background that includes roles such as Policy Advisor at the Eclipse Foundation and Principal Consultant at D Bryant Group, Bryant focuses on advising and consulting on the intersection of open source communities and public policy. Previous experience includes leading Red Hat's Open Source Program Office as Senior Director, and serving in key positions at Georgia Tech Research Institute, Oregon State University, and the State of Oregon. Bryant's expertise encompasses community strategy, policy development, and fostering collaboration within the open source ecosystem.