AOSN presents: Invest in Open Infrastructure

 

 

Monday July 29th at 4pm AEST

The Australian Open Science Network presents a webinar by Invest in Open Infrastructure, an organisation that “works to increase the investment in and adoption of open infrastructure to further equitable access to and participation in research… by providing actionable, evidence-based guidance and tools to institutions and funders of open infrastructure.” Jerry Sellanga, Engagement Coordinator, Networks, and Nicky Wako, Business Development & Partnerships, Lead, talk about the State of Open Infrastructure 2024 Report and introduce their new tool Infra Finder

Presenters:

Nicky Wako

Nicky was the Advocacy and Donor Engagement Manager at GÉANT in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, where she led initiatives that significantly advanced the digital transformation of research and education sectors across Africa, securing vital policy recognition and support for future projects. She has also served as a foreign service officer, representing her country in high-level diplomatic engagements and negotiating humanitarian and development aid. As a passionate advocate for social entrepreneurship and community-driven initiatives, Nicky co-founded VYRE, a youth network that amplifies the voices of individual refugees and refugee-serving organizations across Europe. She is also a board member of Impact Direct, a social enterprise that connects donors with impactful NGOs.

Jerry Sellanga

Jerry specializes in strategic communications, graphic design, proposal development, and public relations. Jerry holds a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies (Community Development) from Kenyatta University and is currently undertaking a post-graduate diploma in Public Relations. Before joining IOI, Jerry held senior roles in communication and marketing in the wildlife conversation, agriculture, and social impact sectors.