Meet Kayla: A college student and open source ambassador

The GitHub All In for Students program, initiated in 2021, aims to introduce college students to open source by providing education, technical training, and career development opportunities, with a focus on inclusivity and equity. Originally a pilot with 30 students from seven universities, it has since expanded to 178 students from 73 universities for the 2024 class. Kayla Partee, a participant from the first cohort and now an All In ambassador, highlights the program's role in building a supportive open source community on campuses and fostering leadership among students. Her journey from student to mentor underscores the program's impact, as she uses her experience to guide others while pursuing her own tech ambitions, such as developing a self-care app for women. Kayla emphasizes the importance of maintaining an open mind, valuing the knowledge gained, and appreciating the connections made within the open source community.