Drupal Starshot Initiative Forms Strategic Advisory Council

Drupal Starshot has announced the formation of its Advisory Council, a significant step in its efforts to expand the reach and impact of Drupal. This council will provide strategic input and feedback to ensure that the initiative meets the needs of key stakeholders and end users.

Dries Buytaert, in his announcement of the Starshot Leadership Team, highlighted the innovative leadership model of incorporating a team of advisors. The Advisory Council is a key component of this model, aimed at bringing diverse perspectives to guide the project’s direction and decision-making.

Composition of the Advisory Council

The Drupal Starshot Advisory Council includes members from various sectors within the Drupal community, ensuring a broad range of expertise. The initial members are:

• Imre Gmelig Meijling, React Online / Drupal Association Board Fundraising Committee
• Suzanne Dergacheva, Evolving Web / Drupal Association Board Marketing Committee
• Mike Herchel, Agileana / Drupal Association Board Innovation Committee
• Tim Doyle, CEO of the Drupal Association
• Tim Lehnen, CTO at the Drupal Association
• Kristen Pol, Salsa Digital  - Drupal Certified Partner representative
• Chris Yates, Pantheon  - Drupal Certified Partner representative
• Luis Ribeiro, CI&T  - Drupal Certified Partner representative
• Kathryn Carruthers, End User representative
• Emma Horrell, University of Edinburgh -  End User representative
• Nathaniel Catchpole, Third and Grove / Tag1 Consulting - Drupal Core Committer
• Théodore Biadala, Très Bien Tech - Drupal Core Committer

The council has been meeting monthly to receive updates from Dries Buytaert and the Drupal Starshot Leadership Team. During these meetings, members provide feedback on project initiatives, offer recommendations, and share insights based on their diverse experiences. This collaboration is crucial for aligning Drupal Starshot's strategic direction with the needs of the Drupal community.

In addition to strategic guidance, the Advisory Council plays a vital role in facilitating communication and alignment between the Drupal Starshot team, the Drupal Association, Drupal Core, and the broader Drupal community. This effort is essential for the project's success and its mission to make the web a better place.

Dries expressed his excitement about working with the Advisory Council, emphasizing the group's potential to realize the Drupal Starshot vision. This council represents a significant step forward in ensuring that Drupal continues to innovate and meet the evolving needs of its users.

For more information, please visit Drupal Starshot's official website.