Open source advocate. Long term user and contributor to open source projects, I'm currently working full-time 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.
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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.
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Being bendy
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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.
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Being Buddhist
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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!
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Hello, I'm Ruth!
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Long term user and contributor to open source projects, I'm currently working full-time as Project Lead for Mautic
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Public speaker
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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.
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Board member
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Proud to be a trustee of Breathworks, helping people around the world living with pain and suffering.
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Aspiring Bodhisattva
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Practicing Buddhist for 12+ years within the Triratna Buddhist Community and training for ordination.
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EDS Warrior
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Living a full and active life with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, including a slight obsession with ultramarathon endurance running.
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Next up on the travel itinerary:
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I am very fortunate that my work often allows me to meet amazing people from all over the world to collaborate on and improve open source projects and communities. Here's some of the upcoming events I'll be attending.
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No travel plans yet
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At home with the kitties! 🐈🐈
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| 03 March, 2025 |
| Four ancient principles every open source leader can benefit from implementing
Open source communities face unique challenges. Distributed teams, volunteer contributors,... Details |
| 04 April, 2023 |
| Automating new contributor swag with Mautic, n8n and Sticker Space
Saying thank you is a great way to recognise and appreciate the time people have spent making a... Details |
| 12 December, 2022 |
| Creating our community swag shop with Spreadshirt and Open Source Collective
With any Open Source project, once you have an established logo and brand you want a way to get... Details |
| 01 January, 2022 |
| Planning to support event attendees who test positive for covid-19: top tips
With the way things are going it is more likely than not that event organisers are going to have... Details |
Health and Fitness Blog articles
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| 09 September, 2024 |
| Living with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome: How I ran 50 miles to support Breathworks
This blog shares my journey with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and celebrates the achievement of... Details |
| 01 January, 2023 |
| Cross-training with EDS to manage injuries
Yesterday I shared on my Instagram feed about having to switch all my training over to bike-based... Details |
| 11 November, 2022 |
| Long distance work travel with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
In my job I have the great privilege of travelling quite a bit, sometimes long distance. Today I’m... Details |
| 07 July, 2022 |
| My first long distance race - Endure24 Reading
This weekend after a culmination of nearly a year's training, I completed my first ever marathon -... Details |
Mautic Articles
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| 10 October, 2023 |
| Q3 2023 Mautic Roundup
Another quarter of significant change in the Mautic project, we've lots going on in many different... Details |
| 07 July, 2023 |
| Q2 2023 Mautic Roundup
Another busy quarter has flown past, here’s a round-up of what’s been happening in the community! Details |
| 04 April, 2023 |
| Change is coming to Mautic
Mautic has grown quite a bit since we first implemented the Mautic Community Governance Model in... Details |
| 04 April, 2023 |
| Q1 2023 Mautic Community roundup
Another busy quarter has flown past, here’s a round-up of what’s been happening in the community! Details |
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