Michelle Thorne is a technology activist and educator, known for her work in promoting open data and open source culture. As the Director of Mozilla Open Science, she has been involved in projects that aim to make science more accessible and collaborative. Thorne is also a co-founder of the Open Design Foundation and has organized events such as the Open Design Conference. She has been a strong advocate for the use of open source software and open data in the cultural sector, and has worked with organizations such as Creative Commons to develop open licensing strategies. Thorne is passionate about empowering individuals and communities through technology, and believes in the importance of openness, collaboration, and diversity in creating a more inclusive and equitable digital future.
