FOSS Backstage 2025

Cassie Jiun Seo

Cassie Jiun Seo is a public-interest technology specialist. Her expertise lies in responsible innovation and sustainable use of opensource within complex, volatile environments and geopolitical settings, particularly in the humanitarian, development, cooperation and crisis/emergency response.

With a focus on the intersection of technology and global challenges, Cassie has advised the World Health Organization on leveraging open source for enhanced pandemic preparedness. Previously, she led the digital unit at the Norwegian Refugee Council, developing critical tools and infrastructure for large-scale humanitarian operations.


LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/in/cassiejiunseo


Session

03-11
12:10
40min
How do you measure 'public good' in open source and beyond?
Cassie Jiun Seo, Jonathan Starr, Michael Downey, Angela Newell, David Lippert

How can we measure open source’s impact on sustainable development? Join experts from CHOSS SDG WG as they explore innovative metrics to assess social and environmental contributions, beyond just economic value. Discussions will cover challenges, best practices, and strategies to empower open source communities in advancing global goals.

Growing Open Source
Auditorium