Open Source Initiative (OSI)
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.
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Open Source Initiative (OSI)
The Open Source Initiative is a non-profit organization which facilitates the Open Source Definition (OSD) and the community-recognized body for reviewing and approving licenses as OSD-conformant. The organization is also actively involved in open-source community-building, education, and public advocacy to promote awareness and theimportance of non-proprietary software. Its board members frequently travel the world to attend open-source conferences and events, meet with open-source developers and users, and discuss with executives from the public and private sectors about how open-source technologies, licenses, and models of development can provide economic and strategic advantages. The Open Source Initiative was founded in 1998 and is based in Palo Alto, California.