The central focus of my life has always been around bringing people together and building community. Open source is where I found a home for that drive to connect.
Diagnosed at 23 with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, a genetic condition affecting the connective tissue in my body, I've spent most of my life working with chronic pain, joint instability and fatigue.
As a practicing Buddhist for 12+ years and working towards ordination in the Triratna Buddhist Order, Buddhism has a central place in my life and informs every area of my life.
Learning how to train with a physical disability and exploring ways to push myself without injuries or flare-ups has been quite a challenge. I just completed my first ultramarathon!

Hello, I'm Ruth! Here's a bit about me ...
Open source advocate
Long term user and contributor to open source projects, I'm currently working full-time at Acquia as Project Lead for Mautic
Public speaker
Speaking regularly at events around the world on a range of topics from open source to living an active life with a disability and my unconventional path to a career in tech.
Board member
Proud to be a trustee of Breathworks, helping people around the world living with pain and suffering.
Aspiring Bodhisattva
Practicing Buddhist for 12+ years within the Triratna Buddhist Community and training for ordination.
EDS Warrior
Living a full and active life with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, including a slight obsession with ultramarathon endurance running.

Events
- Mautic Community Sprint 2023, Vienna 21-23 July October 2023
- MautiCamp Lagos, Nigeria 13-14 October 2023
- Mautic Community Sprint 2023, Lille 17-20 October 2023
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