Karen Sandler
Executive Director (former, 2011-2014), GNOME Foundation · United States
Karen Sandler is the CEO of GNOME Foundation. Sandler is based in the United States. Sandler was born in 1975 and educated at Columbia Law School.
Karen Sandler is an attorney and advocate for free software and open source. She previously served as Executive Director of the GNOME Foundation from 2011 to 2014 and as General Counsel of the Software Freedom Law Center. She currently leads the Software Freedom Conservancy.
Recent developments
AI summary of recent coverageRecent coverage of Karen Sandler has focused on efforts to increase women's participation in free and open source software development. The headlines also reflect Sandler's involvement with GNOME Foundation initiatives, including coverage of GNOME 3.8 features and recognition around Ada Lovelace Day celebrations.
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Key Facts
Source: Wikidata ↗- Born
- May 12, 1975
- Citizenship
- United States
- Education
- Columbia Law School
- Awards
- FSF Award for the Advancement of Free Software, O'Reilly Open Source Award
Our coverage
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Karen Sandler: FAQ
- Who is Karen Sandler?
- Karen Sandler is the Executive Director (former, 2011-2014) of GNOME Foundation, based in United States.
- What company does Karen Sandler lead?
- Karen Sandler is CEO of GNOME Foundation.
- Where was Karen Sandler educated?
- Karen Sandler studied at Columbia Law School.