Marjia Siddik is a third-year Computer Science student at Dublin City University with a keen interest in AI safety, governance, and open-source hardware. She first became involved in open-source hardware through mentoring students at CoderDojo, where she introduced young learners to hands-on programming and hardware projects. This experience sparked her passion for accessible, community-driven innovation in technology. She has since expanded her involvement by exploring open-source tools for AI research and development. Beyond her technical interests, Marjia has published research, founded startups, and engaged in social impact initiatives. She is also a writer and has self-published her poetry book.