FOSS Backstage 2025

Ijeoma Onwuka

Ijeoma Onwuka is a Community and Program Manager with over two years of experience in nurturing vibrant and sustainable communities for tech startups and non-profit organizations. She began her career as an auditor at KPMG Nigeria before transitioning into the tech industry.

Currently, Ijeoma manages programs at Scandium Systems Inc, Google Developer Groups (GDG) Lagos, and the Cyber Ohana Project, where she fosters engaging environments for developers and tech enthusiasts. Actively involved in open-source projects, she contributes to the CHAOSS and OpenSSF DEI working groups, advocating for diversity and inclusion. Ijeoma is also passionate about mentoring young professionals, empowering them to thrive in their tech careers.


LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/in/onwuka-ijeoma/


Session

03-11
10:35
30min
Tokenism in Open Source: Diversity or Decoration?
Maryblessing Okolie, Ijeoma Onwuka

In open source, diversity is often championed as a priority. But behind the scenes, are we doing more for appearances than real impact? In this talk, Ijeoma and Maryblessing will highlight the uncomfortable truth: diversity initiatives can sometimes become a façade, missing the mark on meaningful inclusivity.

Diversity & Inclusion
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