Billy Meinke

Billy Meinke MEd is an OER Technologist at the University of Hawaii at Manoa's Outreach College, with a versatile background in child development, sociology, education, and technology. His primary focus is on constructing open resources on the internet, fostering collaboration with educators, researchers, and developers working on projects such as open access, open science, open data, and open education.

Billy demonstrates proficiency in navigating collaborative settings and has cultivated extensive networks in the realms of open educational resources (OER), open copyright licensing, and open communities. He actively engages with policies and procedures governing OER, striving for excellence in both private and public endeavors, and advocating for a more open approach over closed systems to pave the way for a sustainable future through open infrastructure.

His commitment lies in leveraging the potential of the web while upholding cultural, legal, and technical standards to drive societal enhancements. Billy Meinke promotes open projects that align with ethical principles and seeks to elevate standards across various domains by adhering to high-quality benchmarks.

Billy Meinke pursued a Master of Education (MEd) degree in Educational Technology at the University of Hawaii at Manoa, complementing his educational foundation established during his BA in Sociology at UC Santa Barbara. His professional journey encompasses roles such as OER Technologist, Educational Technologist, Community and Resource Developer, Project Assistant, Science and Data Intern, Instructional Design Assistant, and Instructional Support Specialist across various educational institutions and organizations.

In addition to academic and organizational roles, Billy's experience spans technology support positions and leadership roles in education and community programs. His tenure includes serving as a Technology Intervention Specialist, Program Leader, and Director in educational and recreational settings.

Billy Meinke's dedication to open initiatives, combined with a diverse skill set and extensive professional experience, positions him as a valuable contributor to the field of education technology and open access resources.