--- title: Introducing Cohort 2 of the Astronomer Champions Program for Apache Airflow®! description: >- Our beta cohort of 10 is now joined by 23 hand-selected individuals who, we believe, truly embody what it means to champion the Apache Airflow® Project. date: 2024-03-27T00:00:00.000Z authors: - author: src/content/people/briana-steel.md tags: [] categories: [] canonical_url: >- https://www.astronomer.io/blog/introducing-cohort-2-astronomer-champions-program-apache-airflow/ --- After [launching the Astronomer Champions Program for Apache Airflow®](https://www.astronomer.io/blog/introducing-the-astronomer-champions-program-for-apache-airflow/) in the beginning of 2024, we were humbled by the overwhelming number of data practitioners who applied to be a part of the program. Our beta cohort of 10 is now joined by 23 hand-selected individuals who, we believe, truly embody what it means to champion the Apache Airflow® Project. Since January, our initial Cohort of Champions have been busy providing feedback on the Airflow 3 release (coming soon!), presenting on the monthly Airflow Town Hall, writing for [the Airflow Blog](https://medium.com/apache-airflow/bridging-gaps-in-airflow-unveiling-the-journey-from-user-to-contributor-54d361c75191), and hosting [Meetups all over the world](https://www.meetup.com/pro/astronomer-inc/). Thanks to our Beta Cohort for shepherding the way, and now its time to welcome Cohort 2 into the Champions Program! ## Meet Cohort 2 of the Astronomer Champions Program for Apache Airflow® Boasting an acceptance rate of fifty percent, Cohort 2 enters the [Champions Program](https://www.astronomer.io/champions/) with a diverse global presence, bringing a wealth of experience from Peru to Hyderabad. Their extensive expertise in Apache Airflow®, coupled with a genuine eagerness to assist others on their Airflow journey, makes them invaluable assets to the Program. Please join us in welcoming Cohort 2! ## Interested in Being a Champion? Learn more about the benefits and responsibilities of the Program [here](https://www.astronomer.io/champions/), and [apply here](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScSKVzfRf3wppjUbzx0dUzFLwoP66ZfQ6rYLjk9ZASzpKA2Dw/viewform?usp=sharing)!