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The group discussed the diversity dimension for the 2025 SLP application pool and reviewed the pools from previous years:
Year 1: Women and women-identifying
Year 2: LGBTQIA+
Year 3: BIPOC and Latinx
Year 4: Open to anyone who identifies as belonging to an underrepresented group
Carol proposed a recurring 4-year cycle, consisting of 3 years dedicated to focus groups followed by an open year. This structure would allow prospective applicants to anticipate their eligibility. For the 5th year of SLP in 2025, Karen suggested prioritizing “under-served gender identities, including and not limited to […]” to ensure more inclusive language.
The 4-year cycle and the year 5 focus group was agreed upon by group consensus.
Transition to Linux Foundationbroader ASWF Support
During last year's annual Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) update, Rachel and Carol emphasized the need for a more structured placement for SLP within the Linux Foundation (LF)ASWF. Benefits of this transition include:
More administrative support (e.g., scheduling, calendaring, swag store), reducing the burden on D&I volunteers.
Enhancing the mentee experience by enabling D&I to focus on mentorship rather than administrative tasks.
Increased legitimacy and appeal for prospective mentors.
With this transition, the SLP will remain under the D&I initiative Working Group for leadership, while being formally integrated into LF as a solid Foundation Initiative for stronger support continuity and resources.
📢 Applications will open soon!
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