Our Team

FOSSCON is organized by a dedicated team of volunteers who are passionate about fostering the growth and awareness of Free and Open Source Software. Our team members bring a diverse range of skills and experience to make the event a success year after year. Meet the people who make FOSSCON possible:

Jonathan Simpson
Event Director
Jonathan oversees all aspects of FOSSCON, ensuring everything runs smoothly and delivering an engaging experience for attendees and speakers. He manages the conference’s direction, sponsorships, and overall vision.
Email: jonathan@fosscon.us

Amanda Martinez
Creative and Media Lead
Amanda is responsible for FOSSCON’s visual identity and media presence. She leads design of promotional materials and coordinates media coverage, enhancing the conference’s visibility and appeal.
Email: amandalmartinez85@gmail.com

Jason Simpson
Venue and Logistics Planning
Jason handles the logistics and venue management for FOSSCON. From space layout to on-site coordination, he ensures all logistical aspects are properly planned and executed.
Email: jason@jdsnetwork.com

Walt Mankowski
Event Staff

Amy Powell
Event Staff

T'sean Laws
Event Staff

But you can help too!

We are always looking for volunteers both the day of the event, and during planning. Our day-of volunteer team helps setup and tear down the event, handles registration, and helps attendees find their way around the venue.

Join us on #fosscon, at https://libera.chat/ or email jonathan@fosscon.us if you'd like to be a part of FOSSCON!