Chelsea Kaufman
Special guest
Chelsea Kaufman is the Co-Founder and CEO of LEARN Academy - a web development bootcamp and training institution. As the leader of this San Diego based tech start-up she sets strategy and vision for the company, builds and maintains the company culture, provides the tools the staff needs to do their job to the best of their abilities and manages revenue, expenses and external financing to maintain the consistent growth of the business. Prior to her role at LEARN, Chelsea spent 15 years in the nonprofit industry. She was the Managing Director for New Village Arts Theater, where she led the charge in a major financial and artistic turnaround. This turnaround included the implementation of strong financial controls and systems, the development of the board of directors, and a creative audience engagement and development plan. Before her time at NVA, she was the Program Director and Producer for Playwrights project. She currently sits on the leadership committee of San Diego's Chapter of Girls in Tech. Chelsea received her Master’s of Science in Arts Administration (nonprofit management) from Drexel University and a degree in Theatre Education from San Diego State University. She is passionate about learning, promoting personal and professional growth, building communities, and making the tech space a more diverse and inclusive place.
Chelsea Kaufman has been a guest on 1 episode.
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498: RubyConf San Diego with Chelsea Kaufman and Allison McMillan
November 2nd, 2023 | Season 11 | 35 mins 7 secs
In this episode, the focus is on RubyConf, the upcoming conference dedicated to the Ruby programming language. They start by talking about the origin and evolution of RubyConf, highlighting its growth in attendance and its impact on the Ruby community. Chelsea details how the conference has adapted to the digital format due to the COVID-19 pandemic but points out the value of in-person connections. They are looking forward to the Community Day event, which will feature various activities to encourage community interaction and an acknowledgment of scholarships that would help more people attend.
The event will offer various programming options, workshops, and talks to cater to newcomers and seasoned professionals. There will also be some level of hands-on learning through hacking activities. The conference aims to be inclusive, offering opportunities for mentorship and growth, regardless of one's career stage.
Towards the end, the discussion shifts to Ruby Central, the organizing body behind RubyConf and RailsConf. Chelsea and Allison describe multiple avenues for community engagement, ranging from board membership to open-source contributions. They also encourage donations and corporate sponsorships. Don't miss your chance to register for RubyConf and engage with the fantastic Ruby community!