While women make up around half the overall workforce, they account for significantly smaller percentages in computing jobs and open source contributors. Engaging more women in open source could help solve problems faster by drawing from a broader population. There are opportunities for open source involvement and things individuals can do to support greater diversity and inclusion.

1. WOMEN IN
OPEN SOURCE
DeLisa Alexander
EVP + Chief People Officer
Red Hat

4. DIVERSITY MATTERS

5. 47%
U.S. workforce
25%
U.S. computing jobs
12%
U.S. computer +
information science
degrees
1-5%
open source
contributors

6. How much faster could we
solve the world’s problems
if we engaged the other
HALF of the population?

7. THERE’S A LOT YOU CAN DO.
(Yes, you.)

9. OPEN SOURCE = OPPORTUNITIES

11. A CHALLENGE FOR YOU