A former member of the Optimism Code of Conduct Council, Gene brings deep experience from various onchain communities. His application and service on the Code of Conduct Council demonstrates his commitment to fostering healthy community dynamics. Gene has participated in Kernel, the educational hub, and served on councils in Optimism Fractal and several other communities on Optimism. His extensive experience across different Web3 communities and governance structures provides valuable perspective for evolving Optimism Fractal's coordination tools and processes.