Helen Glaves has more than 30 years of experience in marine geoscience and geoinformatics. Her current role focuses on the development and implementation of research infrastructures, including as the Scientific Officer for the European Plate Observing System (EPOS). Helen Glaves holds several positions fostering open science, and she is an advocate for equitable and inclusive research practices. She is currently a GEO in-Situ Data subgroup co-chair and a member of the Data & Knowledge WG.