# Core Contributor Nomination: Mahnoor Sarwat **URL:** \ **Category:** Core Contributors\ **Created:** [November 3, 2025, 3:19pm UTC](https://discuss.openedx.org/t/core-contributor-nomination-mahnoor-sarwat/17490 "2025-11-03T15:19:21Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 14\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Cassie](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/discuss.openedx.org/cassie/32/6843_2.png) [@Cassie](https://discuss.openedx.org/u/Cassie)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2025, 3:19pm UTC](https://discuss.openedx.org/t/core-contributor-nomination-mahnoor-sarwat/17490/1 "2025-11-03T15:19:22Z")
Hey everyone 🌸 I’d like to nominate @Mahnoor_Sarwat for a Core Contributor role as Product Manager. Over the past few months, I’ve loved working with her on a few community projects and product initiatives, she’s brought clarity, warmth, and momentum to every one of them. **Commitment:** Mahnoor has been at the heart of several key community initiatives, including: - Co-leading the _Product Review Process Workshop_ with me at the 2025 Open edX Conference, helping rethink how proposals move through our community and reduce bottlenecks. See the [new process](https://openedx.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/COMM/pages/3875962884/Open+edX+Product+Contribution+Guide) launched last week! - Supporting Axim’s ongoing work to revamp the Open edX website to make it more community- and product-centered. - Helping launch the first _[Distinguished Contributor Program](https://openedx.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/COMM/pages/4853202948/Proposal+Open+edX+Distinguished+Contributor+Program)_ and serving as a panelist. - Working with Eden and others to align feedback from sales and providers to inform the Open edX product roadmap. **Conduct:** Mahnoor leads with kindness, clarity and a collaborative energy. She listens deeply, connects ideas across teams, and makes you feel heard. She’s a consistent voice in various community Working Groups. **Caliber:** In just one year, Mahnoor’s already made a real mark on the Open edX product landscape: - Helped bring [Tutor Deck](https://openedx.org/blog/launching-the-tutor-deck-a-new-home-for-open-edx-plugins/) to life, making it easier for instance admins to discover, install, and manage plugins. - Led multiple product proposals, including enabling [multilingual courses using AI](https://openedx.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/OEPM/pages/5028118539/Proposed+Multilingual+Courses) and the [Catalog Plugin](https://openedx.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/OEPM/pages/5026938891/Proposed+Catalog+Plugin). - Helped drive the [Modular Content Delivery](https://openedx.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/OEPM/pages/5148147732/Brief+Modular+Content+Delivery+-+Platform+Strategy) discussions and proposals. - Presented on [Tutor Deck](https://openedx.org/blog/launching-the-tutor-deck-a-new-home-for-open-edx-plugins/) at a community meetup and shared her vision for a more intuitive [Django Admin](https://sessionize.com/s/mahnoor-sarwat/django-admin-not-just-for-developers-anymore/124226) at the Open edX Conference, making advanced functionality more accessible to non-technical roles. I’m really excited to see what she’ll continue to build (and inspire) from here. The voting period will stay open for two weeks from today, in line with [OEP-54](https://docs.openedx.org/projects/openedx-proposals/en/latest/processes/oep-0054-core-contributors.html#adding-new-core-contributors). Thanks everyone for reading, and big thanks to Mahnoor for all you’ve already done 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![ali\_hugo](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/discuss.openedx.org/ali_hugo/32/5284_2.png) [@ali\_hugo](https://discuss.openedx.org/u/ali_hugo)\ **Post date:** [November 4, 2025, 1:46pm UTC](https://discuss.openedx.org/t/core-contributor-nomination-mahnoor-sarwat/17490/2 "2025-11-04T13:46:52Z")
This nomination gets a big 👍 from me! @Mahnoor_Sarwat may be relatively new to the community, but her involvement across so many initiatives makes it feel like she’s been contributing for much longer. She’s an excellent communicator and would be a fantastic addition to the community as a Core Contributor. ---
**Author:** ![abstract-technology](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/discuss.openedx.org/abstract-technology/32/8931_2.png) [@abstract-technology](https://discuss.openedx.org/u/abstract-technology)\ **Post date:** [November 6, 2025, 7:37am UTC](https://discuss.openedx.org/t/core-contributor-nomination-mahnoor-sarwat/17490/3 "2025-11-06T07:37:51Z")
I’ve had the opportunity to work with @Mahnoor_Sarwat across different working groups, whether in business development, marketing, initiatives, or during conferences. Mahnoor dedicated passion for Open edX, her strong professional profile, and her commitment to being elected into the core-contribution program are qualities I fully support with a resounding 100% yes. 👍 The Open edX community needs profiles like you: engaged, capable, and genuinely invested. Dear @Mahnoor_Sarwat are a true asset to this program. 🫶 ---
**Author:** ![Mahnoor\_Sarwat](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/discuss.openedx.org/mahnoor_sarwat/32/7342_2.png) [@Mahnoor\_Sarwat](https://discuss.openedx.org/u/Mahnoor_Sarwat)\ **Post date:** [November 6, 2025, 8:11am UTC](https://discuss.openedx.org/t/core-contributor-nomination-mahnoor-sarwat/17490/4 "2025-11-06T08:11:53Z")
Thank you Cassie for your generous support and nomination 🌸 Deeply honored and very excited to continue contributing to the product management and strategy for the platform. ---
**Author:** ![marcotuts](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/discuss.openedx.org/marcotuts/32/4861_2.png) [@marcotuts](https://discuss.openedx.org/u/marcotuts)\ **Post date:** [November 6, 2025, 2:46pm UTC](https://discuss.openedx.org/t/core-contributor-nomination-mahnoor-sarwat/17490/5 "2025-11-06T14:46:17Z")
Very excited to support and +1 this nomination! If anything I’m surprised @Mahnoor_Sarwat doesn’t already have this designation, I simply assumed it was true based on the evidence - frequent and critical contributions, coordination, and more in the product and other working groups. 🔥 🚢 💯 ---
**Author:** ![Natalia\_Vynogradenko](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/discuss.openedx.org/natalia_vynogradenko/32/8593_2.png) [@Natalia\_Vynogradenko](https://discuss.openedx.org/u/Natalia_Vynogradenko)\ **Post date:** [November 6, 2025, 2:51pm UTC](https://discuss.openedx.org/t/core-contributor-nomination-mahnoor-sarwat/17490/6 "2025-11-06T14:51:56Z")
I want to support this nomination and I actually wanted to nominate @Mahnoor_Sarwat myself! We’ve been working together on the Distinguished Contributors program, and I’ve seen how much she cares about the community. She always brings helpful ideas, she always is happy to help (thank you, Mahnoor, for the meeting we had about the Marketplace, your explanation really helped me understand it). ---
**Author:** ![sarina](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/discuss.openedx.org/sarina/32/2308_2.png) [@sarina](https://discuss.openedx.org/u/sarina)\ **Post date:** [November 6, 2025, 4:26pm UTC](https://discuss.openedx.org/t/core-contributor-nomination-mahnoor-sarwat/17490/7 "2025-11-06T16:26:44Z")
+1 from me. I thought the workshop at the conference was great and I really appreciate the time and care that was put into it. ---
**Author:** ![ehuthmacher](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/discuss.openedx.org/ehuthmacher/32/3058_2.png) [@ehuthmacher](https://discuss.openedx.org/u/ehuthmacher)\ **Post date:** [November 6, 2025, 6:22pm UTC](https://discuss.openedx.org/t/core-contributor-nomination-mahnoor-sarwat/17490/8 "2025-11-06T18:22:27Z")
+1 from me. Mahnoor has been a great asset to our Marketing and BizDev efforts by bridging the gaps between product and market strategy. Well deserved!! ---
**Author:** ![Santiago](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/discuss.openedx.org/santiago/32/8423_2.png) [@Santiago](https://discuss.openedx.org/u/Santiago)\ **Post date:** [November 6, 2025, 10:23pm UTC](https://discuss.openedx.org/t/core-contributor-nomination-mahnoor-sarwat/17490/9 "2025-11-06T22:23:19Z")
Fully support this nomination. Mahnoor has been proactive, and has shown great perseverance in important discussions about improving our community processes. She’ll be a great Core Contributor. ---
**Author:** ![Cassie](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/discuss.openedx.org/cassie/32/6843_2.png) [@Cassie](https://discuss.openedx.org/u/Cassie)\ **Post date:** [November 18, 2025, 6:38am UTC](https://discuss.openedx.org/t/core-contributor-nomination-mahnoor-sarwat/17490/10 "2025-11-18T06:38:02Z")
Thank you everyone 🙂 The comment period has passed, and with 7 yeses and no rejections, this nomination is approved! Welcome to our new CC… @Mahnoor_Sarwat! ---
**Author:** ![regis](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/discuss.openedx.org/regis/32/2640_2.png) [@regis](https://discuss.openedx.org/u/regis)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2025, 11:07am UTC](https://discuss.openedx.org/t/core-contributor-nomination-mahnoor-sarwat/17490/11 "2025-11-19T11:07:39Z")
Super happy with your nomination @Mahnoor_Sarwat 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![faqir.bilal](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/discuss.openedx.org/faqir.bilal/32/1563_2.png) [@faqir.bilal](https://discuss.openedx.org/u/faqir.bilal)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2025, 9:01am UTC](https://discuss.openedx.org/t/core-contributor-nomination-mahnoor-sarwat/17490/12 "2025-11-20T09:01:12Z")
Congratulations, @Mahnoor_Sarwat! A well-deserved recognition. Excited for all the great work ahead. ---
**Author:** ![sarina](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/discuss.openedx.org/sarina/32/2308_2.png) [@sarina](https://discuss.openedx.org/u/sarina)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2025, 1:57pm UTC](https://discuss.openedx.org/t/core-contributor-nomination-mahnoor-sarwat/17490/13 "2025-11-20T13:57:57Z")
@Cassie @Mahnoor_Sarwat you can follow [https://openedx.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/COMM/pages/3359113457/Core+Contributor+Onboarding+Non-Coding+roles](https://openedx.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/COMM/pages/3359113457/Core+Contributor+Onboarding+Non-Coding+roles) to get started! ---
**Author:** ![alisha\_k3](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/discuss.openedx.org/alisha_k3/32/9176_2.png) [@alisha\_k3](https://discuss.openedx.org/u/alisha_k3)\ **Post date:** [January 7, 2026, 5:21pm UTC](https://discuss.openedx.org/t/core-contributor-nomination-mahnoor-sarwat/17490/14 "2026-01-07T17:21:49Z")
Thank you for the kind words! It’s been a pleasure working with you and the team. I’m excited to continue contributing and learning together!