Mac Admins Foundation announces the departure of board member Jennifer Unger

Dear Mac Admins Foundation Community,

It is with both appreciation and a touch of sadness that we share the news of Jennifer Unger's departure from the Board after a year of remarkable service.

Jennifer played a pivotal role in the growth and development of the Mac Admins Foundation. She spearheaded our scholarship and grants committee, demonstrating unparalleled commitment that directly impacted our community. Under her leadership, we provided 400 testing codes for certification exams and sponsored the attendance of 10 individuals at various conferences and events, enriching the experiences of our members and fostering growth within our community.

Jennifer’s unique position as a MAF board member and community admin paved the way for a working group aimed at enhancing the structure of the admin/board relationship. Jennifer's initiative and leadership have left a lasting impact on the foundation's collaborative framework.

There was more than one moment in the year when we found ourselves saying, "we wouldn't have been able to do this without Jennifer." She consistently went above and beyond, treating all board work, everything from the mundane to the critical, with equal measure. As a contributor, editor, evaluator, and partner, her versatility and dedication was invaluable. 

In addition to her professional contributions, Jennifer brought a wealth of personal qualities to the table–passion, collaboration, a willingness to voice unique opinions, and a deep sense of empathy. Her commitment to serving the community was evident in every facet of her involvement.

While we will miss Jennifer's daily presence, we extend our deepest gratitude for the indelible mark she has left on the Mac Admins Foundation. Please join us in wishing Jennifer the very best in her future endeavors, confident that her spirit of passion and service will continue to make a positive impact wherever she goes.

Thank you, Jennifer, for your exceptional contributions and the mark you've left on our community.

- The MAF Board

Mac Admins Open Source announces Jamf Pro SDK for Python

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The macOS Client Engineering team at Amazon has released a new Python package in partnership with Mac Admins Open Source. The "Jamf Pro SDK for Python" is a library for writing scripts and developing integrations with Jamf Pro’s APIs and webhooks.

This is an alpha release of the project. After a period of community feedback, and any required changes to the SDK’s internals and interfaces, it will enter into beta and then finally a 1.0 release.

If you are attending the Jamf Nation User Conference you can learn more during the session “Now You Too Have an SDK for Jamf Pro!” If you want to dive into to exploring the SDK now follow the links below for the source code, documentation, and the listing on PyPI.

Learn more:

JNUC Virtual Ticket Giveaway

The Mac Admins Foundation is excited to announce a giveaway of two (2) tickets to the Virtual 2023 Jamf Nation User Conference September 19-21.  This year’s virtual conference will feature the opening keynote and all breakout sessions live-streamed in the virtual platform and made available for on-demand replay. This giveaway is open to all. 


Two (2) names will be selected from submissions received by 5pm PST Monday September 4th.  using a random number generator.  Winners will be contacted on or about Wednesday September 6th.


We kindly request that you consider your personal availability to attend the conference before entering the giveaway.  The ticket is for access to the virtual conference only. In-person access to the conference is not included.  Please refer to the JNUC registration website for additional details on ticket benefits and inclusions, as well as technology requirements to attend.

To enter your name in our random drawing, please submit your information here. Only one response per person will be accepted. 


You can contact the Mac Admins Foundation at giveaways@macadmins.org with any questions. 

Announcing MacPaw as New Major Sponsor of the Mac Admins Foundation

The Mac Admins Foundation, the leading nonprofit organization supporting people who manage Apple products in the workplace, is proud to announce that MacPaw, a leading software development company focused on development of programs for users and businesses, is supporting the Mac Admins Community through a major sponsorship of the Mac Admins Foundation beginning today.

MacPaw is a software development company founded in 2008 in Kyiv, Ukraine. MacPaw’s primary focus is maintenance and security solutions. The company’s innovation culture allowed to create popular and helpful apps for Mac and iOS users: CleanMyMac X, Setapp, ClearVPN, SpyBuster, and other products. In 2017, MacPaw acquired The Unarchiver and has been actively supporting the product. Today, every fifth Mac in the world has at least one app by MacPaw.

MacPaw creates cybersecurity products and enhances its active software with features that ensure a safe online experience. In July 2023, MacPaw has launched Moonlock, a new cybersecurity division, which focuses exclusively on Mac users’ security. For 15 years and counting, MacPaw team has been on a mission to help machines help people. The company aims to empower and address the challenges of professional communities, including the Mac Admins community’s support.

The Mac Admins Foundation plays a crucial role in fostering collaboration, knowledge sharing, and professional development within the Mac Admins Community, through running the popular Mac Admins Slack workspace, which provides more than 57,000 Apple-focused IT professionals a space to collaborate and share best practices. The foundation also offers training scholarships and provides Community & Conference Grants to support the entire Mac Admin community – from those just entering the workforce to seasoned professionals looking to advance their careers.

“We are so thankful for the support and partnership that MacPaw is providing, just like the great products that they make for businesses that use the Mac at any scale,” Co-Chair Tom Bridge said, “MacPaw’s support will make it possible to further the reach of the Mac Admins Foundation, support the development of community members through grants, and support the training of new Mac Admins through our sponsorship program.”

“At MacPaw, we envision a world where technology empowers human life. For 15 years, we have been crafting maintenance and security solutions to ensure every Mac user has a productive and safe online experience,” said Oleksandr Kosovan, Founder and CEO of MacPaw. “We always center our focus and actions on humans. The Mac Admins community shares our passion for empowering users. By supporting community development, we aim to help protect Mac users from cyber threats and transform their online experience into an effortless and exciting journey — whether they are tackling tasks at work or home.”