State of Open Con 2025

Elfredah Kevin-Alerechi is a technologist, app developer, web designer, and investigative journalist with nearly a decade of experience. She founded JournoTECH and The Colonist Report, pioneering inclusive journalism and tech training for professionals. Through JournoTECH, she empowers journalists, educators, and marginalised communities with AI and tech skills, focusing on bridging the digital divide in the Global South and North. A master’s graduate from the University of Westminster, she is expanding her knowledge in machine learning, cybersecurity, and ethical hacking. Elfredah advocates for the ethical use of AI in media and education, blending technology and storytelling to amplify marginalised voices.