Albert Hughes Joins Race for 2024 Drupal Association Board Seat

Albert Hughes has officially announced his candidacy for the 2024 Board Election to the community-at-large seat in the Drupal Association. A veteran in the Drupal community since 2007, Albert has accumulated a wealth of experience in various roles, including project manager, developer, site builder, and architect. Currently, he holds a Product Owner position at Stanford University, where he collaborates with a cross-functional team to define and prioritize features for a Drupal-powered web platform supporting over 130 university websites. 

His professional journey also includes significant roles such as Technical Project Manager at Lullabot, Senior Manager of Marketing Technology for the Memphis Grizzlies, and Drupal developer at the University of Texas at Austin.

"I’m running for a board seat to offer my knowledge, experience, and network to serve, support, and represent the Drupal community and the association's mission to drive innovation and the adoption of Drupal around the world. "

quotes Albert. He believes his diverse background, which includes working with various content management systems like WordPress, Shopify, Squarespace, and Tendenci, gives him a unique perspective on fostering the growth and utility of Drupal. He has also worked on over 500 websites, providing a comprehensive understanding of different web technologies and their applications.

"I am a self-taught Drupaler who believes through first-hand experience in the power of the software, the community, and the positive impact it has made and can continue to make around the world."

concludes Albert in his nomination.

Albert is committed to making a positive impact by ensuring that Drupal continues to evolve and meet the needs of its users worldwide. His candidate profile on Drupal.org provides more details about his campaign and vision for the Drupal Association.