Damla Bal is an early-career researcher and PhD candidate at the Doctoral School of Business and Management at Corvinus University of Budapest. Since 2019, she has been working with SKS Knowledge Services on projects that enhance the creation, dissemination, and application of knowledge. Within these projects, she is responsible for scholarly communication and research activities, fostering effective knowledge exchange and collaboration. Her involvement also extends to Citizen Science projects at SKS, significantly broadening her research perspective. Damla also leads the organization of the Focus on Open Science Chapters, an international event series that brings together researchers, professionals, and stakeholders from Europe, the UK, Asia, and Latin America. These events promote the implementation of Open Science practices by providing actionable insights and facilitating engaging discussions on transparency, collaboration, and inclusivity in research.