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Coder, Mentor, Tech Event Organiser, Advocates Diversity in Tech and Maker Advocate. Involved with Coding Grace (diversity-friendly workshops and events), PyLadies Dublin, Women Who Code Dublin, Women in Technology & Science Ireland, GameCraft (community game jams).

Ran Python Ireland meetups from 2005 to 2016, and PyCon Ireland meetups from 2010 to 2013.
Currently organises monthly PyLadies Dublin meetup: https://dublin.pyladies.com

I am currently on the Python Software Foundation (PSF) Grants Workgroup and I am also a PSF Fellow since 2012 as well as being awarded the following:-
EuroPython Society Fellow (2021)
"The grant is intended to honor and show gratitude towards members of the EuroPython Society (EPS) and the EuroPython Workgroups who have contributed significantly towards our mission, the EuroPython conference and the Society as an organization."
https://www.europython-society.org/launching-the-europython-society-fellow-grant/

PSF Community Service Awards (Q3 2021)
"The Q3 2021 Community Service Award was given to Vicky Twomey-Lee. Vicky has been a PSF Fellow since 2012 and a long time volunteer to several PSF and Python spaces. 7 years ago she founded and continues to help organize the PyLadies Dublin chapter. Additionally, Vicky has been an active contributor to the PSF's Grants WG since the beginning and continues to provide helpful feedback and reviews. She also helps with EuroPython, Python Ireland, and past PyCon Ireland events."
https://www.python.org/community/awards/psf-awards/#june-2021

On July 11-17 2022, I was one of the organisers (based in Ireland) for EuroPython 2022 which included FinAid, MakerFest, PyLadies Lunch and Django Girls workshop.
https://europython.eu