![]() ![]() And she has spent and is continuously spending time and energy in making our community more inclusive-to women, minorities, and (as importantly!) anyone She has drawn many into USENIX and helped cultivate volunteers and leaders. For example, two dramatic inflection points in Philip Guo’s widely-read PhD memoir, The PhD Grind, take place at USENIX events and involve Margo’s far-sighted research vision and her mentoring generosity. Margo has a talent for making connections, and many people have benefited enormously from knowing her. She’s often found talking to new people and strengthening community in the halls of USENIX events. Represented USENIX at the Computing Research Association, 2014–2017.President of the USENIX Association, 2012–2014.Acting Executive Director of the USENIX Association, 2011–2012.Vice President of the USENIX Association, 2008–2012.Director at Large of the USENIX Association, 1996–19–2008.USENIX has benefited many times from her many talents, ranging from research ideas to business sense and beyond. ![]() She listens to the community and to staff and helps staff and the organization grow. She served as Acting Executive Director-a full-time organizational role very few volunteers would attempt, let alone successfully fill!-during a critical transition. She stepped up with vision, foresight, and hard work at several important turning points, including the 2008 financial crisis. Margo has likely provided the most important leadership, and the most unflagging dedication, of any USENIX volunteer ever. ![]()
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