## G

:::{profile} Gift "Gigi" Kenneth
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roles: |
    Book Dash participant (2023)
github: gigikenneth
orcid: 0000-0002-8239-7608
bio: |
    I am an AI Engineer passionate about AI ethics and building healthcare and social impact-focused products.
highlights: |
    I participated in the May 2023 Book Dash, where I collaborated with \@MayaAndersonGonzalez on the Data Feminism chapter of the book. I had a wonderful experience, met amazing people, shared ideas and resources, and I intend to continue working on the chapter with Maya and anyone else who’d like to join us!
quote: |
    Working on open projects like this helps put into perspective the importance of having diverse opinions and experiences represented in our tools, especially data & AI-driven ones. I really enjoyed collaborating on this and learned a lot!
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:::{profile} Goodnews Sandy
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roles: |
    The Turning Way Translation team;
    Book Dash participant (2023-2024);
    Book Dash Planning Committee (Nov 2024)
github: sandygudie
orcid: 0009-0002-3435-837X
bio: |
    I am a software developer and I enjoy contributing to open source projects for skill development and creating impact.
    I am currently working with the African Union Commission, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, were I support digital transformation implementation project and data policy framework particularly in monitoring, evaluation and learning activities.

    I joined _The Turing Way_ to contribute to localization and participate in the Bookdash.
    I also present at conferences to advocate for documentation and multilingualism in open science.
    My presentations highlight the importance of accessible knowledge across diverse linguistic communities.
    The conference presentations are available on Zenodo: [](doi:10.5281/zenodo.7844839) and [](doi:10.5281/zenodo.15004528).

    I also contribute to related community, the Open Science Community Saudi Arabia to develop a bilingual [Open Innovation](https://moocs-client.netlify.app/) project that earned a grant from the Open Infrastructure Fund. 
highlights: |
    2023: This is my first Bookdash event and I am excited for the contribution I made during this period.
    I collaborated with [Saranjeet Kaur Bhogal](#profile-saranjeet-kaur-bhogal) to add content to the [hybrid collaboration](https://github.com/alan-turing-institute/the-turing-way/pull/2808) chapter.
    
    2023: The event was enlightening, I learned a lot about The Turing Way community.
     
    2024: Thanks to the Bookdash, I was able to make contributions to the localisation of the _The Turing Way_.
    I got to learn about the challenges and the effort to improve the translation process.
    I contributed to writing documentation on the history of localization activities in the _The Turing Way_.
    I wrote on the approaches, achievements and challenges.
     
    2024: So excited for the lessons and connections, I met a new friend [Abasi-amefon Affia](#profile-abasi-amefon-obot-affia) from my home town.
     
    Nov 2024: I joined the planning committee to co-organise the November 2024 Book Dash.
    It was a great experience being part of the careful planning, clear communication, and shared responsibility that made the event successful.
    I especially appreciated the strong sense of shared ownership in our meetings including working together on timelines, roles, and deliverables in a way that reflected trust and collaboration.
    
quote: |
     Open-source communities have become hubs for innovation, offering inclusive environments where developers, designers, researchers, and practitioners can learn, collaborate, and contribute to real-world projects.
     These communities provide professional development opportunities that go far beyond traditional learning environments.
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:::{profile} Giulia Tomba
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roles: |
    Book Dash participant (2024)
github: giuliatomba
orcid: 0009-0003-0302-2491
bio: |
    I'm a Daphne Jackson Fellow at the Alan Turing Institute within the Tools, Practices and Systems programme. I collaborate with the AI for Multiple long-term conditions Research Support Facility (AIM RSF) and I focus on issues related with the responsible development of AI for healthcare. I am particularly interested in co-design and public and patient involvement in research. In the past, I worked for about 10 years in the academia as a computational biophysicist/biochemist.
highlights: |
    It was a great opportunity to have some dedicated time to focus on what content was already in the Turing Way about communication with the public, and to research material related with arts-based forms of communication. I didn't manage to get down to writing during the Book Dash, but I hope to use the content I have found and soon contribute a section which may be relevant for Public and Patient Involvement too. It was also very exciting to work with the Scriberia artist on a new image!
quote: |
    Thanks to the organisers for putting together such a relaxed and welcoming event!
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:::{profile} Gule Saman
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roles: |
    Book Dash participant (2024)
github: gulesaman
orcid: 0000-0001-6347-9336
bio: |
    Dr Gule Saman is an Associate Professor in the School of Engineering and Physical Sciences at Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh.
    She contributes to the design and delivery of the Data Science Graduate Apprenticeship programme, focusing on supporting diverse student cohorts through innovative personal tutoring and varied assessment practices.
    Her research interests include work-based learning, inclusivity in STEM, and active learning for student engagement.
highlights: |
    I contributed one chapter "Embedding Data Science Across Disciplines" (June 2024), co-authored with Denise Bianco, which has been published.
    One chapter is in progress: "Lesson & Curriculum Development" (June 2024), with Denise Bianco and Thao Do.
quote: |
    Jim Rohn reminds us that we are the average of the five people we spend the most time with.
    The people around us shape how we think, learn, and grow.
    Change doesn’t happen when ideas are perfect but when they’re shared and refined together.
    In both data and learning, context gives meaning — and inclusive teaching ensures that every learner’s context and value have space to shine
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