Board of Directors
The GNOME Foundation is run by a Board of Directors, which is elected annually by the GNOME community, as the GNOME Membership, to carry out much of the GNOME Foundation’s tasks.
The meetings of the Board of Directors are posted publicly on the foundation-list mailing list and on the Minutes wiki page for easier access.
Robert McQueen
President
Erik Albers
Karen Sandler
Michael Downey
Pablo Correa Gómez
Allan Day
Federico Mena Quintero
Julian Sparber (he/him)
Foundation Staff
The GNOME Foundation has a number of different staff who assist the organization and the GNOME project.
Richard Littauer
Interim Executive Director
Richard Littauer is an open source developer and advocate. He is an organizer of SustainOSS and hosts their podcast. Previously, he has worked at the OSI and Open Source Collective. He has two Master’s degrees and is working towards his PhD in Computer Science. He likes birds.
Rosanna Yuen
Senior Director of People
As the Senior Director of People, Rosanna oversees all internal processes within the GNOME Foundation including administrative functions, HR, finances, and operations. She fosters positive relationships within the organization and ensures efficient internal operations.
Kristi Progri
Director of Program Management
As the Director of Program Management, Kristi oversees the GNOME Pathways Initiative to recruit, mentor, and elevate new creators from diverse regions. She manages Pathways goals aligned with the strategic plan, promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion and she executes all Foundation conferences and events.
Melissa Wu
Director of Community Development
As the Director of Community Development, Melissa connects and supports our diverse global community of staff and volunteers. She builds relationships, facilitates communication, identifies talents, and ensures the community’s needs are met. Melissa plays a key role in events and public representation, supports travel planning, and aids fundraising efforts by managing the GNOME Development Fund.
Bartłomiej Piotrowski
Infrastructure Engineer
As the Infrastructure Engineer, Bartłomiej plans, manages, and delivers services that ensure the Foundations’s technical platforms are reliable, efficient, and well-maintained. He is responsible for managing all infrastructure hosting the organization’s websites and auxiliary services, and maintaining Flathub.
Caroline Henriksen
Creative Director
As the Creative Director, Caroline oversees all communications, marketing, and branding to ensure a cohesive and polished image. She manages design assets and communication channels and develops communication strategies and plans. Caroline is responsible for producing content that supports the Foundation’s strategic goals and growth and emphasizes our diversity and community stories.
Anisa Kuci
Administrative Assistant
As an Administrative Assistant for the GNOME Foundation, Anisa is responsible for a wide variety of clerical tasks. She supports bookkeeping efforts through invoicing, reconciling expense reports, and preparing materials for tax filing and she assists with scheduling and meeting coordination, managing donor and general mailing lists, and responding to inquiries from the community.