Speakers

Jesse DeWald ("JD") is the Head of Hardware at VotingWorks, a nonprofit, open-source voting technology company that has their hardware operations based in Bellingham. Expect a fast tour of the importance of transparency in technology; why hardware (and particularly certified hardware) is hard; what the team is up to in Bellingham; and even a fun mock election demo on the latest equipment.

Water Access Now is an all volunteer organization focused on funding water sources in the northern 3 regions of Ghana. Since our beginning, we have raised $3 million which has financed over 300 wells. Our wells keep girls in school and provides consistent clean water in villages and health centers. Women and girls are walking for water that is not even clean. Close, clean water allows time to create small businesses or help the family farm. Life is exponentially changed for the better.