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19 Years on Drupal.org
Nineteen years ago, I created my account on Drupal.org . I didn’t know then that Drupal would become a constant thread running through my professional life, my volunteer work, and a good portion of my identity. I certainly didn’t expect to still be here nearly two decades later, still contributing, still arguing for better decisions, still excited about where this project can go. But here we are. I joined Drupal in a different era. There were fewer people, fewer processes and
matthew88236
Feb 63 min read


What I Bring to the Board: Nonprofit Governance that’s Grounded and Real
If you’ve watched my latest campaign video — “My Nonprofit Governance Experience” — you already know this isn’t theoretical for me. I’ve...
matthew88236
Jun 24, 20252 min read


AI, Ethics, and Open Source: Why We Can’t Sit This One Out
Text that reads" AI, Ethics, and Open Source" with the image of a head within a head. The one on the inside looks like a circuit. This...
matthew88236
Jun 16, 20253 min read


Why Cold Applying Doesn’t Work — and What Actually Got Me Hired
Let me save you a pile of time: cold applying doesn’t work. Not in 2025. Not in this job market. If you’re sending résumés into black...
matthew88236
Jun 13, 20253 min read
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