Author Archives: Rachel Roumeliotis

Rachel Roumeliotis, Principal, Punch Tape Consulting, is led by the belief that open source is key to growth and innovation. She collaborates with other companies, foundations, and voices in the open-source community to ensure a strong and sustainable open source ecosystem. In her previous role, as Director, Open Source Strategy, Intel, she focused on partnering with fellow Intel colleagues to incorporate open source tenets into its larger business strategy. Before joining Intel, she was Vice President, Content Strategy at O’Reilly Media.

Open Source Software, Public Policy, and the Stakes of Getting It Right

Over the past few years, OSI has built out a dedicated public policy function in both the United States and Europe. A core part of OSI’s policy work is education. This includes meeting directly with lawmakers, responding to public consultations and requests for information, and producing short, targeted resources designed specifically for policy audiences.