Feb 22Is it really Tech/Data/AI for good?The term “X for Good” has been bothering me for a while. I too have used the phrase tech/data/AI for good before. However, it has become a catch phrase for too many things, but mainly, a feel good phrase (see what I did there?) for tech companies thinking they can…Technology7 min read
Sep 15, 2021On Equity, Diversity and Inclusion + Open Government on a Day of RepentanceI am writing this blog during the 10 days of Teshuva (Repentance), the days we take between the Jewish New Year and Yom Kippur (the day of atonement) to reflect, fix bad relationships and ask for forgiveness if needed. Let’s call it out then — we, UK government and civil…Equity3 min read
Mar 17, 2021Weeknotes #10 — NeostalgiaMozfest started last week and it is a BLAST. Like any other Mozfest, it is chaos, even online. Thta’s the magic of Mozfest though, and I would not have it any other way. Last week was also International Women’s Day and the events following Sarah Everard death shook me as…Data3 min read
Mar 10, 2021Weeknotes #8–9 — back from a breakTwo weekends ago I took time off the internet, so I decided to take a week off weeknotes as well. Therefore this week is a double weeknotes. I recommend to any of you to take a couple of days of the internet. I felt so full of energy and had…Open Data3 min read
Published in Open Heroines·Mar 8, 2021Sometimes you need to be angry, too: Celebrating International Women’s Day 2021In January 2021 we celebrated five years of the Open Heroines community. In that time, we’ve grown to over 700 members, helped organise events across the globe, and conducted research into our Community and our roadmap forward. …Feminism7 min read
Feb 23, 2021Weeknotes 7 — The fake accountWe speak a lot about emotional resilience these days, but my main aha moment this week was that I am allowed not to be resilient for a day or two. Remembering that I am allowed to feel low sometimes was important for me, it was part of my recovery. I…Data2 min read
Feb 15, 2021Weeknotes #6 — Mozfest is on its way!Last week I have done SO MUCH WRITING, I barely had time to write my own weeknotes, so I am catching up now! I am grateful for every minute I have to write, and like exercise, it is just something I need to make as a habit. …Mozfest3 min read
Feb 8, 2021Weeknotes #5 — Planning anyone?This week I felt like I got my mojo back. I finally had a routine, I have done exercise six days a week and was even able to watch Bridgerton. However, it was not an easy week at all. Let’s dive into it, shall we? What I did this week? Welcome day — I spent…Project Management2 min read
Jan 31, 2021Weeknotes — Week 4This weekend was my birthday, so I allowed myself to have a lazy weekend and write just at the end of it. In general I am not a birthday type of girl, but I felt lucky I spent it with family when most families are apart because of this virus…Birthday2 min read
Jan 23, 2021Weeknotes 2021 — Week 3This week my main challenge was to juggle between being a mother and doing my job. I feel like I have done both of these roles in a mediocre way. I t wasmore than the global pandemic, no childcare type of juggling. We are also in a new country, new…Motherhood3 min read
