The Open edX platform thrives because of the people who power it – contributors who teach, code, design, document, mentor, and innovate every single day.
Our 2025 Distinguished Contributors remind us that open source is never just about code — it’s about community.
What Does It Mean to Be a Distinguished Contributor?
Being recognized as a Distinguished Contributor in the Open edX community isn’t about one big moment. It’s about the consistent, long-term work that helps the ecosystem grow and evolve:
- 💡 Sharing knowledge
- 🤝 Supporting newcomers and fostering inclusion
- 🛠️ Building tools that empower others
- 🌍 Keeping the open-source spirit alive
Together, these contributions shape the future of open learning for everyone.
Congratulations to Our 2025 Distinguished Contributors
We’re deeply grateful to this year’s honorees for their dedication, leadership, and care in advancing the Open edX mission.
Distinguished Engineers
Xavier Antoviaque | Braden MacDonald | Omar Al-Ithawi
Distinguished Innovator
Régis Behmo
Distinguished Advocates
Stefania Trabucchi | Marco Morales
Mission-Aligned Leader
Thomas Staubitz (German UDS)
Rising Star
Grace Zawadi
