I’m a high-school student (grade 11), and the founder of Twilara. I started Twilara as a student-led initiative to introduce other students to Linux, open-source software, and real-world development practices. Twilara works alongside Hack Club and is built around a simple idea: students learn best by actually doing things, trying stuff out, breaking it, fixing it, and learning together in open communities.

I’ve organized and led beginner-friendly sessions around Linux, Git, and open-source culture, with support and involvement from communities like KDE. A big part of what I do is helping students move from being just curious about open source to feeling confident enough to actually contribute. Most of my work focuses on lowering the entry barrier, especially for students who feel out of place or intimidated in “expert-only” spaces.

I’m especially interested in community-driven learning, newcomer onboarding, and figuring out how open-source ecosystems can be made more welcoming and sustainable for the next generation. I enjoy speaking about how students can start contributing meaningfully to free software projects, even very early in their journey.