Ruby Central Welcomes New Board Members & Announces Officer Appointments
Ruby Central is excited to announce the appointment of two new board members and the election of four new officers to our Board of Directors. These appointments come at a pivotal time for the organization as we embark on the search for a new Executive Director and continue to expand both our Open Source Program and community development initiatives.
Freedom Dumlao is a seasoned technology executive with experience at leading companies like Vestmark, Flexcar, Zipcar, Wayfair, and Amazon. Currently the CTO of Vestmark, Freedom brings strategic insights that will help drive Ruby Central’s efforts to expand the Ruby ecosystem and build stronger connections with top companies and startups.
Naijeria Toweett has a strong background in technical product management and open source community leadership. Currently a Technical Manager at Girl Effect, Naijeria is driving innovation in data engineering while advocating for gender equality and inclusivity in the tech industry, aligning with Ruby Central’s mission to foster a more diverse and impactful ecosystem.
Valerie Woolard, Principal Software Engineer at Heroku, is taking on the role of President. As President, Valerie will oversee the strategic direction of Ruby Central and guide the board in making high-level decisions. She will also work closely with our Executive Director to ensure the implementation of board resolutions, assist in new board member orientation, and lead the search for new executive leadership when needed. In her role, Valerie will also periodically assess the performance of board members to ensure alignment with the organization’s goals.
