{"id":12,"date":"2023-12-18T11:02:52","date_gmt":"2023-12-18T19:02:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/us.wordcamp.org\/2024\/organisers\/"},"modified":"2024-09-13T08:05:46","modified_gmt":"2024-09-13T15:05:46","slug":"organizers","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/us.wordcamp.org\/2024\/organizers\/","title":{"rendered":"Organizers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading alignwide has-text-align-center\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">Lead Organizers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-query alignwide is-justify-center is-layout-flow wp-block-query-is-layout-flow\"><ul class=\"columns-4 wp-block-post-template is-layout-grid wp-container-core-post-template-is-layout-aad3ae65 wp-block-post-template-is-layout-grid\"><li class=\"wp-block-post post-2123 wcb_organizer type-wcb_organizer status-publish hentry wcb_organizer_team-lead-team\">\n<figure style=\"width:512px;height:512px;\" class=\"wp-block-wordcamp-avatar\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/87f8c2bbfabbae3462bbab2c83ce82763c7ff91bc632b64f3af7e24d929633f6?s=512&amp;d=blank&amp;r=g\" alt=\"Aaron D. Campbell\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 style=\"font-size:clamp(1.188rem, 1.188rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 1.153), 1.88rem);\" class=\"wp-block-post-title\">Aaron D. Campbell<\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"entry-content wp-block-post-content is-layout-flow wp-block-post-content-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Mastodon:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/mastodon.cloud\/@aaroncampbell\">@aaroncampbell@mastodon.cloud<\/a><br><strong>Hometown: <\/strong>Seminole, OK<\/p>\n\n\n<a class=\"wp-block-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/us.wordcamp.org\/2024\/organizer\/aaron-d-campbell\/\" target=\"_self\">More about Aaron D. Campbell<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Aaron D. Campbell<\/span><\/a>\n\n\n<p>Aaron is an international speaker, open source advocate, and outgoing introvert. He\u2019s been a regular contributor to WordPress for more than a decade, and is currently Director of Product at A2 Hosting. His passion is helping companies work with the WordPress project to improve and support WordPress while providing better and more secure WordPress offerings to their customers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-2127 wcb_organizer type-wcb_organizer status-publish hentry wcb_organizer_team-lead-team\">\n<figure style=\"width:512px;height:512px;\" class=\"wp-block-wordcamp-avatar\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/2d94b91193b0482f7f8d7813f044bd02fab459ec3041015973246c4af6cb4ad1?s=512&amp;d=blank&amp;r=g\" alt=\"Julia Golomb\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 style=\"font-size:clamp(1.188rem, 1.188rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 1.153), 1.88rem);\" class=\"wp-block-post-title\">Julia Golomb<\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"entry-content wp-block-post-content is-layout-flow wp-block-post-content-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Hometown: <\/strong>Canyon, CA<\/p>\n\n\n<a class=\"wp-block-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/us.wordcamp.org\/2024\/organizer\/julia-golomb\/\" target=\"_self\">More about Julia Golomb<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Julia Golomb<\/span><\/a>\n\n\n<p>Julia is a full-time contributor to the WordPress Community team, sponsored by Automattic. She delights in bringing people together around a shared love of WordPress, and is dedicated to promoting the open source values of transparency, collaboration, inclusiveness and community. With a background in conflict resolution and mediation, Julia helps WordPress meetup and WordCamp organizers worldwide build inspiring and inclusive WordPress communities. When she\u2019s not busy with WordPress, you\u2019ll find her biking, befriending dogs, and spending time in the forest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-2120 wcb_organizer type-wcb_organizer status-publish hentry wcb_organizer_team-lead-team\">\n<figure style=\"width:512px;height:512px;\" class=\"wp-block-wordcamp-avatar\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/c62d285d9f4a3d721aa75426c39de9afb0a128f834f0165a1b221072060a4603?s=512&amp;d=blank&amp;r=g\" alt=\"Katie Richards\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 style=\"font-size:clamp(1.188rem, 1.188rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 1.153), 1.88rem);\" class=\"wp-block-post-title\">Katie Richards<\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"entry-content wp-block-post-content is-layout-flow wp-block-post-content-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Mastodon:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/indieweb.social\/@kjrichards\">@kjrichards@indieweb.social<\/a><br><strong>Hometown: <\/strong>Grandville, MI<\/p>\n\n\n<a class=\"wp-block-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/us.wordcamp.org\/2024\/organizer\/katie-richards\/\" target=\"_self\">More about Katie Richards<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Katie Richards<\/span><\/a>\n\n\n<p>Katie Richards (she\/her) is a human-focused WordPress community member who spends her time working with businesses of all sorts as Project Manager. She admits she is a type-A person who enjoys creating systems and structure and has decided to use those skills for the good of the open web, working with businesses of all sorts, from other independent contractors to organizations with hundreds of employees. Katie can be found procrasti-cleaning when she needs a moment to get her thoughts in order.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When not working, Katie is wrangling her three wild children, hanging out with her husband (and favorite person of all time), Brian, evangelizing on behalf of cheese, and reading (nothing self-improving).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-2129 wcb_organizer type-wcb_organizer status-publish hentry wcb_organizer_team-food-beverage wcb_organizer_team-team-lead wcb_organizer_team-lead-team\">\n<figure style=\"width:512px;height:512px;\" class=\"wp-block-wordcamp-avatar\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/a2d15588a4b01da9941c7cb50e928eb24a7456e0ad9481f25dccc807627cdd1f?s=512&amp;d=blank&amp;r=g\" alt=\"Sandy Edwards\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 style=\"font-size:clamp(1.188rem, 1.188rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 1.153), 1.88rem);\" class=\"wp-block-post-title\">Sandy Edwards<\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"entry-content wp-block-post-content is-layout-flow wp-block-post-content-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>X: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/sunsanddesign\">@sunsanddesign<\/a><br><strong>Hometown: <\/strong>Winter Park, FL<\/p>\n\n\n<a class=\"wp-block-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/us.wordcamp.org\/2024\/organizer\/sandy-edwards\/\" target=\"_self\">More about Sandy Edwards<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Sandy Edwards<\/span><\/a>\n\n\n<p>Sandy Edwards has been working in the online marketing space since 2014. She started at a niche firm that utilized WordPress to create sites quickly utilizing several options frameworks. Today, she owns Data Driven Labs, a WordPress-focused Agency that focuses on WordPress support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When she is not working, she loves to give back by teaching kids about coding, WordPress, and other technical skills. Sandy is very active in the event planning community and is excited to see what changes are coming in the upcoming years to the tech space!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" id=\"accessibility\" style=\"border-top-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent);border-top-style:dashed;border-top-width:2px;margin-top:4rem;padding-top:4rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading alignwide has-text-align-center\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">Accessibility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-query alignwide is-justify-center has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-query-is-layout-constrained\"><ul class=\"columns-2 wp-block-post-template is-layout-grid wp-container-core-post-template-is-layout-02493678 wp-block-post-template-is-layout-grid\"><li class=\"wp-block-post post-2131 wcb_organizer type-wcb_organizer status-publish hentry wcb_organizer_team-accessibility wcb_organizer_team-team-lead\">\n<figure style=\"width:512px;height:512px;\" class=\"wp-block-wordcamp-avatar\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/69f0c3f00ddfa2592b272b392fdd7c58d008cc21b3795ef39d59ab4504dc54bf?s=512&amp;d=blank&amp;r=g\" alt=\"Scott Vosburgh\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 style=\"font-size:clamp(1.188rem, 1.188rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 1.153), 1.88rem);\" class=\"wp-block-post-title\">Scott Vosburgh<\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"entry-content wp-block-post-content is-layout-flow wp-block-post-content-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Hometown: <\/strong>Hood River, OR<\/p>\n\n\n<a class=\"wp-block-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/us.wordcamp.org\/2024\/organizer\/scott-vosburgh\/\" target=\"_self\">More about Scott Vosburgh<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Scott Vosburgh<\/span><\/a>\n\n\n<p>Scott Vosburgh has played the role of developer and designer throughout his career in marketing. He has been building websites since 2001 and was introduced to WordPress in 2012. In 2016 he hosted a monthly WordPress meetup in the West LA community for 2.5 years and is currently a Marketing Director at Sierra-Olympia Technologies in Hood River, Oregon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Outside of WordPress and work, Scott enjoys taking his two dogs hiking, finding great food, and live music.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" id=\"attendee-exp\" style=\"border-top-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent);border-top-style:dashed;border-top-width:2px;margin-top:4rem;padding-top:4rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading alignwide has-text-align-center\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">Attendee Experience<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-query alignwide is-justify-center is-layout-flow wp-block-query-is-layout-flow\"><ul class=\"columns-4 wp-block-post-template is-layout-grid wp-container-core-post-template-is-layout-e7fd85f5 wp-block-post-template-is-layout-grid\"><li class=\"wp-block-post post-2135 wcb_organizer type-wcb_organizer status-publish hentry wcb_organizer_team-attendee-experience\">\n<figure style=\"width:512px;height:512px;\" class=\"wp-block-wordcamp-avatar\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8e997e7b6570ba04b872e29f736ce77a396a6b024e434de7c82530456a253e65?s=512&amp;d=blank&amp;r=g\" alt=\"Courtney P.K.\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 style=\"font-size:clamp(1.188rem, 1.188rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 1.153), 1.88rem);\" class=\"wp-block-post-title\">Courtney P.K.<\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"entry-content wp-block-post-content is-layout-flow wp-block-post-content-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Mastodon:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/fosstodon.org\/@courtney\">@courtney@fosstodon.org<\/a><br><strong>Hometown: <\/strong>Oahu, HI<\/p>\n\n\n<a class=\"wp-block-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/us.wordcamp.org\/2024\/organizer\/courtney-p-k\/\" target=\"_self\">More about Courtney P.K.<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Courtney P.K.<\/span><\/a>\n\n\n<p>Courtney P.K. has been a dedicated WordPress user since 2004, and a full time contributor to the WordPress open source project since 2016 with sponsorship from Automattic. She is committed to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment for WordPress contributors and event attendees to connect, learn, and share their knowledge with each other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When not WordPressing, Courtney likes playing video games and watching movies. When not staring at a screen, she enjoys cooking, mixing cocktails, reading, and painting. Courtney lives on the island of Oahu in Hawaii, with her spouse and two sweet cats. She is always eager to see photos of your pets, so don&#8217;t hesitate to share them with her!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-2137 wcb_organizer type-wcb_organizer status-publish hentry wcb_organizer_team-attendee-experience\">\n<figure style=\"width:512px;height:512px;\" class=\"wp-block-wordcamp-avatar\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/09933c6eeec168604d84f828c67ca611c14d20d4921b18e87136d2820aa91b62?s=512&amp;d=blank&amp;r=g\" alt=\"Lena Inurrieta Rodriguez\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 style=\"font-size:clamp(1.188rem, 1.188rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 1.153), 1.88rem);\" class=\"wp-block-post-title\">Lena Inurrieta Rodriguez<\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"entry-content wp-block-post-content is-layout-flow wp-block-post-content-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>X:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Lennnair\">@Lennnair<\/a><br><strong>Hometown: <\/strong>Miami, FL | Valencia, Spain<\/p>\n\n\n<a class=\"wp-block-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/us.wordcamp.org\/2024\/organizer\/lena-inurrieta-rodriguez\/\" target=\"_self\">More about Lena Inurrieta Rodriguez<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Lena Inurrieta Rodriguez<\/span><\/a>\n\n\n<p>Lena Inurrieta is a digital marketer, web designer, and co-founder at BeleGantt.com. She has more than 10 years of experience managing projects across various industries both in English and in Spanish. As a speaker, she was honored to participate in WordCamp Valencia 2023 (Spain), and WordCamp Zaragoza 2024 (Spain). Additionally, she is actively involved in community activities, having co-organized WordCamp Valencia in 2023 and volunteered in 2022. WordPress is one of her essential tools, and she is thrilled to be part of the community to celebrate this great gathering and contribute actively to open-source development.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-2139 wcb_organizer type-wcb_organizer status-publish hentry wcb_organizer_team-attendee-experience\">\n<figure style=\"width:512px;height:512px;\" class=\"wp-block-wordcamp-avatar\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/40b732efa0ee1e50862ae756f90003aa53b90be54f1792f322de888e5a28c174?s=512&amp;d=blank&amp;r=g\" alt=\"Stevica Golosin\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 style=\"font-size:clamp(1.188rem, 1.188rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 1.153), 1.88rem);\" class=\"wp-block-post-title\">Stevica Golosin<\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"entry-content wp-block-post-content is-layout-flow wp-block-post-content-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>X: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/golosins\">@golosins<\/a><br><strong>Hometown: <\/strong>Houston, TX<\/p>\n\n\n<a class=\"wp-block-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/us.wordcamp.org\/2024\/organizer\/stevica-golosin\/\" target=\"_self\">More about Stevica Golosin<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Stevica Golosin<\/span><\/a>\n\n\n<p>WordPress changed Steve\u2019s life many times. He worked as a Software Engineer writing accounting software before he tried Affiliate Marketplace. WordPress increased his abilitiy to develop websites quickly and improved his website design. WooCommerce helped him to build his first eCommerce website. Steve works as a Senior Web Developer in Houston, TX. He was in the affiliate industry for 15+ years and made accounting software for brick-and-mortar shops, for 30+ years. Steve is a proud member of the WordPress Community and organizer of the WordPress meetups in Houston, Texas.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-2133 wcb_organizer type-wcb_organizer status-publish hentry wcb_organizer_team-attendee-experience wcb_organizer_team-team-lead\">\n<figure style=\"width:512px;height:512px;\" class=\"wp-block-wordcamp-avatar\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/ff908d57bb1dd58f129d22f11e797525a9db505f4019c0c9d573946e56bc9821?s=512&amp;d=blank&amp;r=g\" alt=\"Tiffany Miller\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 style=\"font-size:clamp(1.188rem, 1.188rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 1.153), 1.88rem);\" class=\"wp-block-post-title\">Tiffany Miller<\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"entry-content wp-block-post-content is-layout-flow wp-block-post-content-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>X: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/mrsmilli1207\">@mrsmilli1207<\/a><br><strong>Hometown: <\/strong>Arlington, TX<\/p>\n\n\n<a class=\"wp-block-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/us.wordcamp.org\/2024\/organizer\/tiffany-miller\/\" target=\"_self\">More about Tiffany Miller<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Tiffany Miller<\/span><\/a>\n\n\n<p>Tiffany Miller is currently a Employee Experience Program Manager at Automattic where she focuses on Leadership Development within their support team. She is passionate about helping people find their place on the web and loves showing others how powerful WordPress can be in helping them achieve the sites they have envisioned. With a background in fundraising and volunteering, she got involved with her local WordPress community in DFW (and WCUS) as a volunteer and organizer as a way to give back to the community that has given so much to her. Away from the internet, Tiffany and her husband enjoy Tex-Mex with or without their 4 daughters. She is also a TED Talk enthusiast and loves to follow the work of her favorite TED speakers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" id=\"contributors\" style=\"border-top-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent);border-top-style:dashed;border-top-width:2px;margin-top:4rem;padding-top:4rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading alignwide has-text-align-center\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">Contributors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-query is-justify-center is-layout-flow wp-block-query-is-layout-flow\"><ul class=\"columns-2 wp-block-post-template is-layout-grid wp-container-core-post-template-is-layout-02493678 wp-block-post-template-is-layout-grid\"><li class=\"wp-block-post post-2141 wcb_organizer type-wcb_organizer status-publish hentry wcb_organizer_team-contributors wcb_organizer_team-team-lead\">\n<figure style=\"width:512px;height:512px;\" class=\"wp-block-wordcamp-avatar\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/e7b27b178ff5a141aa26976d2f17272a6483508f92d4fc6a210bcf8df560921f?s=512&amp;d=blank&amp;r=g\" alt=\"Courtney Robertson\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 style=\"font-size:clamp(1.188rem, 1.188rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 1.153), 1.88rem);\" class=\"wp-block-post-title\">Courtney Robertson<\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"entry-content wp-block-post-content is-layout-flow wp-block-post-content-is-layout-flow\"><a class=\"wp-block-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/us.wordcamp.org\/2024\/organizer\/courtney-robertson\/\" target=\"_self\">More about Courtney Robertson<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Courtney Robertson<\/span><\/a>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-2146 wcb_organizer type-wcb_organizer status-publish hentry wcb_organizer_team-contributors\">\n<figure style=\"width:512px;height:512px;\" class=\"wp-block-wordcamp-avatar\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/?s=512&amp;d=blank&amp;f=y&amp;r=g\" alt=\"Kat Zarabanda\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 style=\"font-size:clamp(1.188rem, 1.188rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 1.153), 1.88rem);\" class=\"wp-block-post-title\">Kat Zarabanda<\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"entry-content wp-block-post-content is-layout-flow wp-block-post-content-is-layout-flow\"><a class=\"wp-block-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/us.wordcamp.org\/2024\/organizer\/kat-zarabanda\/\" target=\"_self\">More about Kat Zarabanda<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Kat Zarabanda<\/span><\/a>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" id=\"design\" style=\"border-top-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent);border-top-style:dashed;border-top-width:2px;margin-top:4rem;padding-top:4rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading alignwide has-text-align-center\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">Design<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-query alignwide is-justify-center has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-query-is-layout-constrained\"><ul class=\"columns-2 wp-block-post-template is-layout-grid wp-container-core-post-template-is-layout-f12a65ed wp-block-post-template-is-layout-grid\"><li class=\"wp-block-post post-2154 wcb_organizer type-wcb_organizer status-publish hentry wcb_organizer_team-design\">\n<figure style=\"width:512px;height:512px;\" class=\"wp-block-wordcamp-avatar\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/2ffcddc0e053a6fcd830f8b7be2e25d7ef7e3b8f31c808442977ee427a999f1e?s=512&amp;d=blank&amp;r=g\" alt=\"Donna Zeibar\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 style=\"font-size:clamp(1.188rem, 1.188rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 1.153), 1.88rem);\" class=\"wp-block-post-title\">Donna Zeibar<\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"entry-content wp-block-post-content is-layout-flow wp-block-post-content-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Hometown: <\/strong>Bloomington, IN<\/p>\n\n\n<a class=\"wp-block-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/us.wordcamp.org\/2024\/organizer\/donna-zeibar\/\" target=\"_self\">More about Donna Zeibar<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Donna Zeibar<\/span><\/a>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-2152 wcb_organizer type-wcb_organizer status-publish hentry wcb_organizer_team-design wcb_organizer_team-team-lead\">\n<figure style=\"width:512px;height:512px;\" class=\"wp-block-wordcamp-avatar\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/eebe1dca8e2eb19966b4db632bc78cb60aca9dac89db796bc044cd4942821ad4?s=512&amp;d=blank&amp;r=g\" alt=\"Sam Garner\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 style=\"font-size:clamp(1.188rem, 1.188rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 1.153), 1.88rem);\" class=\"wp-block-post-title\">Sam Garner<\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"entry-content wp-block-post-content is-layout-flow wp-block-post-content-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>X: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/somethingsosam\">@somethingsosam<\/a><br><strong>Hometown: <\/strong>Orlando, FL<\/p>\n\n\n<a class=\"wp-block-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/us.wordcamp.org\/2024\/organizer\/sam-garner\/\" target=\"_self\">More about Sam Garner<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Sam Garner<\/span><\/a>\n\n\n<p>Sam Garner is a highly experienced multimedia designer with a diverse portfolio spanning 15 years in the industry. With a track record of working with both international corporations and non-profit organizations, she has gained valuable insights and experience in delivering effective design solutions across a wide range of industries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When she\u2019s not designing she loves spending time with her family (husband Tyler, daughter Zelda, and dog Dash) as well as baking, party planning, cosplaying, and finding all the best vegan food!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" id=\"event-planning\" style=\"border-top-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent);border-top-style:dashed;border-top-width:2px;margin-top:4rem;padding-top:4rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading alignwide has-text-align-center\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">Event Production<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-query alignwide is-justify-center has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-query-is-layout-constrained\"><ul class=\"columns-2 wp-block-post-template is-layout-grid wp-container-core-post-template-is-layout-02493678 wp-block-post-template-is-layout-grid\"><li class=\"wp-block-post post-2334 wcb_organizer type-wcb_organizer status-publish hentry wcb_organizer_team-event-planner\">\n<figure style=\"width:512px;height:512px;\" class=\"wp-block-wordcamp-avatar\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/a79f31b8f7eced5944a1d36dbe4c2f2bb408dccd6085660b8e0eedb173aa4e4a?s=512&amp;d=blank&amp;r=g\" alt=\"Vanesia George\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 style=\"font-size:clamp(1.188rem, 1.188rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 1.153), 1.88rem);\" class=\"wp-block-post-title\">Vanesia George<\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"entry-content wp-block-post-content is-layout-flow wp-block-post-content-is-layout-flow\"><a class=\"wp-block-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/us.wordcamp.org\/2024\/organizer\/vanesia-george\/\" target=\"_self\">More about Vanesia George<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Vanesia George<\/span><\/a>\n\n\n<p>Vanesia George is thrilled to return for her second year as the Event Planner for WordCamp US. Working closely with the Lead Team, she ensures that every logistical detail is meticulously managed to create a seamless and memorable experience for attendees. With a passion for event coordination and a keen eye for detail, Vanesia brings her expertise to the forefront, guaranteeing that WordCamp US continues to be a premier event in the WordPress community. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Connect with her at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:vanesia@vgevents.co\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">vanesia@vgevents.co<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" id=\"food-drink\" style=\"border-top-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent);border-top-style:dashed;border-top-width:2px;margin-top:4rem;padding-top:4rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading alignwide has-text-align-center\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">Food &amp; Beverages<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-query alignwide is-justify-center has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-query-is-layout-constrained\"><ul class=\"columns-2 wp-block-post-template is-layout-grid wp-container-core-post-template-is-layout-f12a65ed wp-block-post-template-is-layout-grid\"><li class=\"wp-block-post post-2148 wcb_organizer type-wcb_organizer status-publish hentry wcb_organizer_team-food-beverage\">\n<figure style=\"width:512px;height:512px;\" class=\"wp-block-wordcamp-avatar\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/?s=512&amp;d=blank&amp;f=y&amp;r=g\" alt=\"Sam Daugherty\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 style=\"font-size:clamp(1.188rem, 1.188rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 1.153), 1.88rem);\" class=\"wp-block-post-title\">Sam Daugherty<\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"entry-content wp-block-post-content is-layout-flow wp-block-post-content-is-layout-flow\"><a class=\"wp-block-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/us.wordcamp.org\/2024\/organizer\/sam-daugherty\/\" target=\"_self\">More about Sam Daugherty<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Sam Daugherty<\/span><\/a>\n\n\n<p>Sam is the Marketing Manager at Paid Memberships Pro. She grew up working in a small family business and loves to support other small businesses. When she is not wearing her marketing hat, she enjoys quilting and spending time with her dog.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-2129 wcb_organizer type-wcb_organizer status-publish hentry wcb_organizer_team-food-beverage wcb_organizer_team-team-lead wcb_organizer_team-lead-team\">\n<figure style=\"width:512px;height:512px;\" class=\"wp-block-wordcamp-avatar\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/a2d15588a4b01da9941c7cb50e928eb24a7456e0ad9481f25dccc807627cdd1f?s=512&amp;d=blank&amp;r=g\" alt=\"Sandy Edwards\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 style=\"font-size:clamp(1.188rem, 1.188rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 1.153), 1.88rem);\" class=\"wp-block-post-title\">Sandy Edwards<\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"entry-content wp-block-post-content is-layout-flow wp-block-post-content-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>X: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/sunsanddesign\">@sunsanddesign<\/a><br><strong>Hometown: <\/strong>Winter Park, FL<\/p>\n\n\n<a class=\"wp-block-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/us.wordcamp.org\/2024\/organizer\/sandy-edwards\/\" target=\"_self\">More about Sandy Edwards<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Sandy Edwards<\/span><\/a>\n\n\n<p>Sandy Edwards has been working in the online marketing space since 2014. She started at a niche firm that utilized WordPress to create sites quickly utilizing several options frameworks. Today, she owns Data Driven Labs, a WordPress-focused Agency that focuses on WordPress support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When she is not working, she loves to give back by teaching kids about coding, WordPress, and other technical skills. Sandy is very active in the event planning community and is excited to see what changes are coming in the upcoming years to the tech space!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" id=\"photography\" style=\"border-top-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent);border-top-style:dashed;border-top-width:2px;margin-top:4rem;padding-top:4rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading alignwide has-text-align-center\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">Photography<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-query alignwide is-justify-center has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-query-is-layout-constrained\"><ul class=\"columns-2 wp-block-post-template is-layout-grid wp-container-core-post-template-is-layout-02493678 wp-block-post-template-is-layout-grid\"><li class=\"wp-block-post post-2160 wcb_organizer type-wcb_organizer status-publish hentry wcb_organizer_team-photography wcb_organizer_team-team-lead\">\n<figure style=\"width:512px;height:512px;\" class=\"wp-block-wordcamp-avatar\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/c7c8b2399e0a9e89b690eae2a69173496a93a996bbf756b387779dac129df1e8?s=512&amp;d=blank&amp;r=g\" alt=\"Gale Wallace\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 style=\"font-size:clamp(1.188rem, 1.188rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 1.153), 1.88rem);\" class=\"wp-block-post-title\">Gale Wallace<\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"entry-content wp-block-post-content is-layout-flow wp-block-post-content-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>LinkedIn:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/galewallace\/\">@galewallace<\/a><br><strong>X: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/GaleWallace\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/GaleWallace\">@GaleWallace<\/a><br><strong>Hometown: <\/strong>South Beloit, IL<\/p>\n\n\n<a class=\"wp-block-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/us.wordcamp.org\/2024\/organizer\/gale-wallace\/\" target=\"_self\">More about Gale Wallace<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Gale Wallace<\/span><\/a>\n\n\n<p>Gale Wallace is currently a Customer Success Manager for Pantheon.io, a WebOps platform, supporting WordPress and Drupal. She has numerous opportunities to work with a number of amazing customers, assessing site performance, potential improvements, security risks, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Leveraging her more than 20 years in the web development industry, Gale also is an instructor for ThriveDX Digital Marketing program, teaching WordPress development and UX\/UI, at a variety of universities across the US.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While Gale loves everything web development &amp; digital marketing, she is equally passionate about her family, photography, videography, and flying drones.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-2162 wcb_organizer type-wcb_organizer status-publish hentry wcb_organizer_team-photography\">\n<figure style=\"width:512px;height:512px;\" class=\"wp-block-wordcamp-avatar\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8c9470bfd68d17ad8805e51221ad7ed0b3d96aa6c0834f8dc7c75f86594f65da?s=512&amp;d=blank&amp;r=g\" alt=\"Michele Butcher-Jones\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 style=\"font-size:clamp(1.188rem, 1.188rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 1.153), 1.88rem);\" class=\"wp-block-post-title\">Michele Butcher-Jones<\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"entry-content wp-block-post-content is-layout-flow wp-block-post-content-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Mastodon:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/mastodon.social\/@michelebutcherjones\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/mastodon.social\/@michelebutcherjones\">@michelebutcherjones@mastodon.social<\/a><br><strong>X: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Michele_Butcher\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Michele_Butcher\">@Michele_Butcher<\/a><br><strong>Hometown: <\/strong>Carbondale, IL<\/p>\n\n\n<a class=\"wp-block-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/us.wordcamp.org\/2024\/organizer\/michele-butcher-jones\/\" target=\"_self\">More about Michele Butcher-Jones<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Michele Butcher-Jones<\/span><\/a>\n\n\n<p>Michele Butcher-Jones is a lover of all things Open Source, a WordPress Core Contributor, an international speaker, and an avid campaigner to leave the world in a better place. She has spent over a decade helping others with their online presence including site building, maintaining, hosting, and security. Michele spends her working time between being the Chief Operations Officer at WebArc Tech and a Web Content Coordinator for the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business. She also runs her own WordPress shop at 13Core and is the Head Geek at Can&#8217;t Speak Geek.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Her passion for making the web a better place doesn&#8217;t stop there! She gives back to the community as a Meetup Organizer for St Louis and the Lead Organizer for the Southern Illinois WordPress Meetup. Michele is typically up for any type of contributing to the WordPress Community often as a speaker, volunteer, answering questions in the forums, and teaching WordPress to beginners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that she is an empty nester, Michele is spending her time as a photographer, traveler, and collector of jewelry. She is currently working on her first book set to be completed in 2025, and is always down for an adventure, especially if it involves great food or drinks.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" id=\"pr-comms\" style=\"border-top-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent);border-top-style:dashed;border-top-width:2px;margin-top:4rem;padding-top:4rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading alignwide has-text-align-center\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">PR\/Communications<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-query alignwide is-justify-center is-layout-flow wp-block-query-is-layout-flow\"><ul class=\"columns-4 wp-block-post-template is-layout-grid wp-container-core-post-template-is-layout-e7fd85f5 wp-block-post-template-is-layout-grid\"><li class=\"wp-block-post post-2164 wcb_organizer type-wcb_organizer status-publish hentry wcb_organizer_team-pr-communications wcb_organizer_team-team-lead\">\n<figure style=\"width:512px;height:512px;\" class=\"wp-block-wordcamp-avatar\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/f574ec0a99c7d19e73be3b3ffea197b51bad7ac9a23591ff48d4445da2feb572?s=512&amp;d=blank&amp;r=g\" alt=\"Brett Dunst\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 style=\"font-size:clamp(1.188rem, 1.188rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 1.153), 1.88rem);\" class=\"wp-block-post-title\">Brett Dunst<\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"entry-content wp-block-post-content is-layout-flow wp-block-post-content-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Mastodon:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/jorts.horse\/@blip\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/jorts.horse\/@blip\">@blip@jorts.horse<\/a><br><strong>X: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TremendousValue\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TremendousValue\">@TremendousValue<\/a><br><strong>Hometown: <\/strong>Anaheim, CA<\/p>\n\n\n<a class=\"wp-block-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/us.wordcamp.org\/2024\/organizer\/brett-dunst\/\" target=\"_self\">More about Brett Dunst<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Brett Dunst<\/span><\/a>\n\n\n<p><strong>LinkedIn: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/brettdunst\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/brettdunst\/\">@brettdunst<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Brett Dunst is Vice President of Corporate Communications at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DreamHost<\/a>, a web hosting and managed WordPress service provider. A brand marketing and public relations pro, Brett can often be found speaking at WordCamps and marketing conferences, consulting for small businesses to understand and surface their brands\u2019 strengths, and being quoted in outlets including VentureBeat, Fast Company, and NPR. Brett is passionate about the Open Web and supporting the people that help make it happen. He serves as the WordCamp US 2024 PR\/Communications Team Lead.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-2166 wcb_organizer type-wcb_organizer status-publish hentry wcb_organizer_team-pr-communications\">\n<figure style=\"width:512px;height:512px;\" class=\"wp-block-wordcamp-avatar\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/1d45ab2eb918bc5d7359f882773c4135404116d647ccbf422f1b152917711999?s=512&amp;d=blank&amp;r=g\" alt=\"Karen Radley\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 style=\"font-size:clamp(1.188rem, 1.188rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 1.153), 1.88rem);\" class=\"wp-block-post-title\">Karen Radley<\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"entry-content wp-block-post-content is-layout-flow wp-block-post-content-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>LinkedIn: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/karenjeanneradley\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/karenjeanneradley\">@karenjeanneradley<\/a><strong><br>X: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/kjrwebmasters\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/kjrwebmasters\">@KJRwebmasters<\/a><br><strong>Hometown: <\/strong>Astoria, NY<\/p>\n\n\n<a class=\"wp-block-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/us.wordcamp.org\/2024\/organizer\/karen-radley\/\" target=\"_self\">More about Karen Radley<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Karen Radley<\/span><\/a>\n\n\n<p>Karen Jeanne Radley is the owner of KJRWebmasters, creating SEO-optimized WordPress and other CMS websites and digital ad campaigns to help brands grow their web presence. KJRWebmasters works with small to medium-sized businesses, theater, and non-profit organizations. Karen has over 21 years of experience in media and technology, working in a wide variety of industries, and is a frequent guest lecturer at NYU and other institutions on building brands using websites and Social Media. A longstanding member of the WordPress community, this is her third year as a member of the WordCamp US PR\/Comms team. Previously she was part of (and eventually led) the WordCamp NYC PR\/Comms team.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-2169 wcb_organizer type-wcb_organizer status-publish hentry wcb_organizer_team-pr-communications\">\n<figure style=\"width:512px;height:512px;\" class=\"wp-block-wordcamp-avatar\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/3a2ed0b567dc7e33314991ce23e8680450dc95637cce2e8a154b561eee3ab733?s=512&amp;d=blank&amp;r=g\" alt=\"Laura Smith-Walker\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 style=\"font-size:clamp(1.188rem, 1.188rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 1.153), 1.88rem);\" class=\"wp-block-post-title\">Laura Smith-Walker<\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"entry-content wp-block-post-content is-layout-flow wp-block-post-content-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>X: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/monkeypuzzle_co\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/monkeypuzzle_co\">@monkeypuzzle_co<\/a><br><strong>Hometown: <\/strong>Portland, OR<\/p>\n\n\n<a class=\"wp-block-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/us.wordcamp.org\/2024\/organizer\/laura-smith-walker\/\" target=\"_self\">More about Laura Smith-Walker<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Laura Smith-Walker<\/span><\/a>\n\n\n<p>Laura Smith-Walker is a web developer specializing in WordPress; she works with non-profits, small to medium-sized businesses, and arts organizations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Laura has previously volunteered for Portland WordCamp; this is her first year on the organizing team for WordCamp US.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-2171 wcb_organizer type-wcb_organizer status-publish hentry wcb_organizer_team-pr-communications\">\n<figure style=\"width:512px;height:512px;\" class=\"wp-block-wordcamp-avatar\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/234aefddcb9efb971609d18e1c2f5071911c407e7542932851ad5ca5d0c13ff0?s=512&amp;d=blank&amp;r=g\" alt=\"Robert Jacobi\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 style=\"font-size:clamp(1.188rem, 1.188rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 1.153), 1.88rem);\" class=\"wp-block-post-title\">Robert Jacobi<\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"entry-content wp-block-post-content is-layout-flow wp-block-post-content-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Mastodon:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/fosstodon.org\/@robert\/\">@robert@fosstodon.org<\/a><br><strong>X: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/robertjacobi\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/robertjacobi\">@robertjacobi<\/a><br><strong>Hometown: <\/strong>Chicago, IL<\/p>\n\n\n<a class=\"wp-block-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/us.wordcamp.org\/2024\/organizer\/robert-jacobi\/\" target=\"_self\">More about Robert Jacobi<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Robert Jacobi<\/span><\/a>\n\n\n<p><strong>LinkedIn: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/linkedin.com\/in\/robert-jacobi\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/linkedin.com\/in\/robert-jacobi\">@robert-jacobi<\/a><br><strong>Tumblr:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tumblr.com\/blog\/robertjacobi\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.tumblr.com\/blog\/robertjacobi\">@robertjacobi<\/a><br><strong>Facebook:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/facebook.com\/RobertJacobiPage\">@RobertJacobiPage<\/a><br><strong>WordPress.org:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/profiles.wordpress.org\/robertpd\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/profiles.wordpress.org\/robertpd\/\">@robertpd<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As President of Joomla, Robert Jacobi ran 3.5% of the internet. As Director of WordPress at Cloudways, he was instrumental in the $350 million acquisition of Cloudways by DigitalOcean. Today he returns to industry analysis at RobertJacobi.com and as Director of Global Alliances at BotGuard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With 20 years experience and two successful acquisitions, Robert is an open source executive and entrepreneur, focusing on strategy and marketing. He has worked with startups to Fortune 500 companies to increase revenue and market awareness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Robert is an international, well known, and respected speaker. He has served in multiple industry and open source roles, including: President, Open Source Matters; member Make WordPress Hosting; contributor, ICANN At-Large; and former Chair for the Technical Outreach Working Group of the Internet Infrastructure Coalition.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" id=\"programming\" style=\"border-top-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent);border-top-style:dashed;border-top-width:2px;margin-top:4rem;padding-top:4rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading alignwide has-text-align-center\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">Programming<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-query alignwide is-justify-center is-layout-flow wp-block-query-is-layout-flow\"><ul class=\"columns-3 wp-block-post-template is-layout-grid wp-container-core-post-template-is-layout-6d3fbd8f wp-block-post-template-is-layout-grid\"><li class=\"wp-block-post post-2177 wcb_organizer type-wcb_organizer status-publish hentry wcb_organizer_team-programming\">\n<figure style=\"width:512px;height:512px;\" class=\"wp-block-wordcamp-avatar\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/a86ca6e161a06c40dfac0b0269a8e43bcf7098ded6d9f7df67d3ff9187c27689?s=512&amp;d=blank&amp;r=g\" alt=\"Carla Doria Medina Rojas\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 style=\"font-size:clamp(1.188rem, 1.188rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 1.153), 1.88rem);\" class=\"wp-block-post-title\">Carla Doria Medina Rojas<\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"entry-content wp-block-post-content is-layout-flow wp-block-post-content-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Hometown: <\/strong>Cochabamba, Bolivia<\/p>\n\n\n<a class=\"wp-block-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/us.wordcamp.org\/2024\/organizer\/carla-doria-medina-rojas\/\" target=\"_self\">More about Carla Doria Medina Rojas<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Carla Doria Medina Rojas<\/span><\/a>\n\n\n<p>Carla Doria Medina is a freelancer with passion for WordPress. She organizes her local meetup in Bolivia, has been the lead organizer for WordCamp Cochabamba, and has been a WordCamp speaker in Mexico, Ecuador, and Colombia. When she&#8217;s not on the computer, she likes reading, writing and traveling. She&#8217;s also a dogmom for Lola, a very bossy dachshund with a great personality.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-2179 wcb_organizer type-wcb_organizer status-publish hentry wcb_organizer_team-programming\">\n<figure style=\"width:512px;height:512px;\" class=\"wp-block-wordcamp-avatar\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/3561264b7806b1f967a8dcbc7907681637719b76901f52ae90014c76da482d5f?s=512&amp;d=blank&amp;r=g\" alt=\"Devin Sears\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 style=\"font-size:clamp(1.188rem, 1.188rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 1.153), 1.88rem);\" class=\"wp-block-post-title\">Devin Sears<\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"entry-content wp-block-post-content is-layout-flow wp-block-post-content-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Hometown: <\/strong>Austin, TX<\/p>\n\n\n<a class=\"wp-block-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/us.wordcamp.org\/2024\/organizer\/devin-sears\/\" target=\"_self\">More about Devin Sears<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Devin Sears<\/span><\/a>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-2181 wcb_organizer type-wcb_organizer status-publish hentry wcb_organizer_team-programming\">\n<figure style=\"width:512px;height:512px;\" class=\"wp-block-wordcamp-avatar\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/bf7cc4b3323240425d99fb523034cf92288de95280df4afe82fba9b0d837eea1?s=512&amp;d=blank&amp;r=g\" alt=\"Ethan Clevenger\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 style=\"font-size:clamp(1.188rem, 1.188rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 1.153), 1.88rem);\" class=\"wp-block-post-title\">Ethan Clevenger<\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"entry-content wp-block-post-content is-layout-flow wp-block-post-content-is-layout-flow\"><a class=\"wp-block-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/us.wordcamp.org\/2024\/organizer\/ethan-clevenger\/\" target=\"_self\">More about Ethan Clevenger<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Ethan Clevenger<\/span><\/a>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-2183 wcb_organizer type-wcb_organizer status-publish hentry wcb_organizer_team-programming\">\n<figure style=\"width:512px;height:512px;\" class=\"wp-block-wordcamp-avatar\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/2e487f8a09c4d4dee62ea9fe56eac3e65c997be3b5d44a5be678463b9a400971?s=512&amp;d=blank&amp;r=g\" alt=\"Jeff Mankini\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 style=\"font-size:clamp(1.188rem, 1.188rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 1.153), 1.88rem);\" class=\"wp-block-post-title\">Jeff Mankini<\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"entry-content wp-block-post-content is-layout-flow wp-block-post-content-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>X: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/jeffmankini\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/jeffmankini\">@jeffmankini<\/a><br><strong>Hometown: <\/strong>Milwaukee, WI<\/p>\n\n\n<a class=\"wp-block-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/us.wordcamp.org\/2024\/organizer\/jeff-mankini\/\" target=\"_self\">More about Jeff Mankini<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Jeff Mankini<\/span><\/a>\n\n\n<p>Hello! I&#8217;m Jeff Mankini, a seasoned WordPress Developer and Web Designer driven by a passion for crafting dynamic and innovative digital experiences. Living and breathing the internet, I leverage the power of design and technology to build engaging, user-friendly websites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-2173 wcb_organizer type-wcb_organizer status-publish hentry wcb_organizer_team-programming wcb_organizer_team-team-lead\">\n<figure style=\"width:512px;height:512px;\" class=\"wp-block-wordcamp-avatar\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/a513dfc6ed2492935356905579480a24fb040d0b5eb6120f0f171784a42bae82?s=512&amp;d=blank&amp;r=g\" alt=\"Matt Clancy\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 style=\"font-size:clamp(1.188rem, 1.188rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 1.153), 1.88rem);\" class=\"wp-block-post-title\">Matt Clancy<\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"entry-content wp-block-post-content is-layout-flow wp-block-post-content-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Instagram:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/flatcapclancy\">@flatcapclancy<\/a><br><strong>Hometown: <\/strong>Phoenix, AZ<\/p>\n\n\n<a class=\"wp-block-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/us.wordcamp.org\/2024\/organizer\/matt-clancy\/\" target=\"_self\">More about Matt Clancy<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Matt Clancy<\/span><\/a>\n\n\n<p>Matthew \u201cClancy\u201d Clancy started working with GoDaddy in customer support in 2005 and has enjoyed roles from Windows Administration, to Training Advanced Teams, to Product Management. A Phoenix native and desert lover, based in Phoenix, AZ he is a Sr. Product Manager for GoDaddy Pro Experience working across teams to create amazing logged-in experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In his free time, he enjoys spending as much time with his 2 kids and lovely wife as possible, being a dog dad, tending to his trees, geek things (like gaming and Star Wars), having a pint, and contributing back to the WordPress community. His heroes are Samwise, The Wasp, Captain America, Kenobi, R2-D2, and Ahsoka Tano.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-2175 wcb_organizer type-wcb_organizer status-publish hentry wcb_organizer_team-programming\">\n<figure style=\"width:512px;height:512px;\" class=\"wp-block-wordcamp-avatar\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/864e68bcdf98b69beb396fe35a8ff8066f6693dde5ac3f8df29a44e8e0d68a8b?s=512&amp;d=blank&amp;r=g\" alt=\"Rachel Winchester\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 style=\"font-size:clamp(1.188rem, 1.188rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 1.153), 1.88rem);\" class=\"wp-block-post-title\">Rachel Winchester<\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"entry-content wp-block-post-content is-layout-flow wp-block-post-content-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>X: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/visualwebmaster\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/visualwebmaster\">@visualwebmaster<\/a><br><strong>WordPress.org:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/profiles.wordpress.org\/winchesterachel\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/profiles.wordpress.org\/winchesterachel\/\">@winchesterachel<\/a><br><strong>Hometown: <\/strong>Brooklyn, NY<\/p>\n\n\n<a class=\"wp-block-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/us.wordcamp.org\/2024\/organizer\/rachel-winchester\/\" target=\"_self\">More about Rachel Winchester<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Rachel Winchester<\/span><\/a>\n\n\n<p>Rachel Winchester, or Win for short, is an independent product designer, public speaker, and the founder of The Focus Assistants, a Brooklyn-based startup. Catch her hosting the Philly WordPress Meetup virtually every month and The WWW (Work with Win) Livestream on LinkedIn every week. Win started Visual Webmaster L.L.C. where she pursues a variety of internet projects as well as hosts art &amp; design workshops, showcases, and related events. She always looks to collaborate with other technologists, creatives, and entrepreneurs in innovative ways.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" id=\"social\" style=\"border-top-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent);border-top-style:dashed;border-top-width:2px;margin-top:4rem;padding-top:4rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading alignwide has-text-align-center\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">Social Experience &amp; Swag<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-query alignwide is-justify-center is-layout-flow wp-block-query-is-layout-flow\"><ul class=\"columns-3 wp-block-post-template is-layout-grid wp-container-core-post-template-is-layout-6d3fbd8f wp-block-post-template-is-layout-grid\"><li class=\"wp-block-post post-2197 wcb_organizer type-wcb_organizer status-publish hentry wcb_organizer_team-social-events-swag\">\n<figure style=\"width:512px;height:512px;\" class=\"wp-block-wordcamp-avatar\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/?s=512&amp;d=blank&amp;f=y&amp;r=g\" alt=\"Jennifer Powers\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 style=\"font-size:clamp(1.188rem, 1.188rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 1.153), 1.88rem);\" class=\"wp-block-post-title\">Jennifer Powers<\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"entry-content wp-block-post-content is-layout-flow wp-block-post-content-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Hometown: <\/strong>Cincinnati, OH<\/p>\n\n\n<a class=\"wp-block-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/us.wordcamp.org\/2024\/organizer\/jennifer-powers\/\" target=\"_self\">More about Jennifer Powers<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Jennifer Powers<\/span><\/a>\n\n\n<p>Jennifer Powers is a developer\/designer who builds websites with WordPress by writing custom code and plugins. She has been involved with the WordPress Community for years and looks forward to helping with this year&#8217;s WordCamp as part of the Social Events &amp; Swag team.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-2194 wcb_organizer type-wcb_organizer status-publish hentry wcb_organizer_team-social-events-swag\">\n<figure style=\"width:512px;height:512px;\" class=\"wp-block-wordcamp-avatar\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/0e455c779f0ae44dd5dad5a3a843a24e5ed0b27d3cfcbd44a6fcee2b762a9e5b?s=512&amp;d=blank&amp;r=g\" alt=\"Sandy Rao\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 style=\"font-size:clamp(1.188rem, 1.188rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 1.153), 1.88rem);\" class=\"wp-block-post-title\">Sandy Rao<\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"entry-content wp-block-post-content is-layout-flow wp-block-post-content-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>LinkedIn: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/sandy-rao-31383a42\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/sandy-rao-31383a42\/\">@sandy-rao-31383a42<\/a><br><strong>X: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/smudra\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/smudra\">@smudra<\/a><br><strong>Hometown: <\/strong>Franklin, TN<\/p>\n\n\n<a class=\"wp-block-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/us.wordcamp.org\/2024\/organizer\/sandy-rao\/\" target=\"_self\">More about Sandy Rao<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Sandy Rao<\/span><\/a>\n\n\n<p>Meet a critical-thinker turned creative-thinker back to a critical-thinker, Sandy Rao. A rare find. Multi-linguistic, thoughtful, patient, methodical, structured, problem solver are some of the words that describe her.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2005, Sandy started her second career as a Graphic Designer after having been an Accountant. Working at XMi Association Management, she was introduced in 2009 to web development with Drupal and WordPress. To improve her skills, she completed her B.F.A. in 2016, at O\u2019More College of Design (now Belmont University) with Interactive Design as her major. She\u2019s been working on WordPress ever since alongside WooCommerce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sandy now works as a Front-end Web Developer at PurSolutions, a research-based protein manufacturing company.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-2192 wcb_organizer type-wcb_organizer status-publish hentry wcb_organizer_team-social-events-swag\">\n<figure style=\"width:512px;height:512px;\" class=\"wp-block-wordcamp-avatar\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/cf31bf7bbc658cc65054e2644b11f57120bfaa7dd4fafc1a9db5f73bf8b5fa8a?s=512&amp;d=blank&amp;r=g\" alt=\"Somer Athari\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 style=\"font-size:clamp(1.188rem, 1.188rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 1.153), 1.88rem);\" class=\"wp-block-post-title\">Somer Athari<\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"entry-content wp-block-post-content is-layout-flow wp-block-post-content-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Hometown: <\/strong>Reno, NV<\/p>\n\n\n<a class=\"wp-block-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/us.wordcamp.org\/2024\/organizer\/somer-athari\/\" target=\"_self\">More about Somer Athari<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Somer Athari<\/span><\/a>\n\n\n<p>Somer is an Associate Technical Director at Noble Studios, a digital marketing agency with extensive experience in creating custom WordPress websites. She has a reputation for being organized, hyper-focused on problem-solving, and dedicated to getting the job done right the first time. She is overjoyed to be supporting the WordPress Community this year on the Social Events &amp; Swag Committee!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" id=\"sponsors\" style=\"border-top-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent);border-top-style:dashed;border-top-width:2px;margin-top:4rem;padding-top:4rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading alignwide has-text-align-center\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">Sponsors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-query alignwide is-justify-center is-layout-flow wp-block-query-is-layout-flow\"><ul class=\"columns-4 wp-block-post-template is-layout-grid wp-container-core-post-template-is-layout-e7fd85f5 wp-block-post-template-is-layout-grid\"><li class=\"wp-block-post post-2202 wcb_organizer type-wcb_organizer status-publish hentry wcb_organizer_team-sponsors\">\n<figure style=\"width:512px;height:512px;\" class=\"wp-block-wordcamp-avatar\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/307840b6ba3eb1f66dfec626e5e161a9ed6c528aa6fa5ce86b153c249c18bc57?s=512&amp;d=blank&amp;r=g\" alt=\"Baljinder Singh\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 style=\"font-size:clamp(1.188rem, 1.188rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 1.153), 1.88rem);\" class=\"wp-block-post-title\">Baljinder Singh<\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"entry-content wp-block-post-content is-layout-flow wp-block-post-content-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>X: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/mikefixeswp\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/mikefixeswp\">@mikefixeswp<\/a><br><strong>Hometown: <\/strong>Houston, TX<\/p>\n\n\n<a class=\"wp-block-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/us.wordcamp.org\/2024\/organizer\/baljinder-singh\/\" target=\"_self\">More about Baljinder Singh<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Baljinder Singh<\/span><\/a>\n\n\n<p>Baljinder Singh is a dynamic professional in the WordPress and WooCommerce world. With over 10 years of industry experience, he\u2019s a master at both Frontend and Backend tasks. Baljinder Singh is the managing owner of WPSPIN LLC, a WordPress plugin collaborator, and an expert in online business and website models. He hosts local WordPress meetups in Houston, TX, and is a sought-after speaker in the thriving WordPress community. Baljinder is driven to make his clients\u2019 web fantasies come true, no matter how creative or wild.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When not hard at work, Baljinder enjoys going on city hikes, playing Playstation (working on Far Cry 6 right now), and exploring something new and adventurous!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-2200 wcb_organizer type-wcb_organizer status-publish hentry wcb_organizer_team-sponsors wcb_organizer_team-team-lead\">\n<figure style=\"width:512px;height:512px;\" class=\"wp-block-wordcamp-avatar\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/eb2dbdff6acddf1b814e99b556bfd13ab446de158213b57c54cafbfaa26dfdc4?s=512&amp;d=blank&amp;r=g\" alt=\"Justin Sainton\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 style=\"font-size:clamp(1.188rem, 1.188rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 1.153), 1.88rem);\" class=\"wp-block-post-title\">Justin Sainton<\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"entry-content wp-block-post-content is-layout-flow wp-block-post-content-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>X: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JS_Zao\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JS_Zao\">@JS_Zao<\/a><br><strong>Hometown: <\/strong>Portland, OR<\/p>\n\n\n<a class=\"wp-block-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/us.wordcamp.org\/2024\/organizer\/justin-sainton\/\" target=\"_self\">More about Justin Sainton<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Justin Sainton<\/span><\/a>\n\n\n<p>Justin Sainton is the founder of Zao, a Portland, OR-based WordPress development agency. Whenever he&#8217;s not building on top of WordPress, you can find him wrangling his five kids and enjoying Portland&#8217;s best coffee with his wife. 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With over 25 years of experience in web development, social media, and online marketing, Kenneth has developed creative and engaging brand concepts for over 500 clients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ken focuses on community as the founder of a local creatives support group, co-organizer of the Columbia WordPress Meetup Group, and co-organizer of BlackPress.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-2206 wcb_organizer type-wcb_organizer status-publish hentry wcb_organizer_team-sponsors\">\n<figure style=\"width:512px;height:512px;\" class=\"wp-block-wordcamp-avatar\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/b97bf3c15798d1fc6470de85f1cea115a22d810679ba5f97e4632ac5245ed156?s=512&amp;d=blank&amp;r=g\" alt=\"Megan Rose\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 style=\"font-size:clamp(1.188rem, 1.188rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 1.153), 1.88rem);\" class=\"wp-block-post-title\">Megan Rose<\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"entry-content wp-block-post-content is-layout-flow wp-block-post-content-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Hometown: <\/strong>Cleveland, OH<\/p>\n\n\n<a class=\"wp-block-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/us.wordcamp.org\/2024\/organizer\/megan-rose\/\" target=\"_self\">More about Megan Rose<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Megan Rose<\/span><\/a>\n\n\n<p>Megan is an Ohio-based web developer and community builder. 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Neopets first introduced her to coding.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" id=\"volunteers\" style=\"border-top-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent);border-top-style:dashed;border-top-width:2px;margin-top:4rem;padding-top:4rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading alignwide has-text-align-center\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">Volunteers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-query alignwide is-justify-center is-layout-flow wp-block-query-is-layout-flow\"><ul class=\"columns-4 wp-block-post-template is-layout-grid wp-container-core-post-template-is-layout-e7fd85f5 wp-block-post-template-is-layout-grid\"><li class=\"wp-block-post post-2210 wcb_organizer type-wcb_organizer status-publish hentry wcb_organizer_team-volunteers\">\n<figure style=\"width:512px;height:512px;\" class=\"wp-block-wordcamp-avatar\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/86a40c321ab5bdc2d91ea37a21d6fcee577bdc9f25b5ccfb032b18c1c237bd83?s=512&amp;d=blank&amp;r=g\" alt=\"David Smith\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 style=\"font-size:clamp(1.188rem, 1.188rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 1.153), 1.88rem);\" class=\"wp-block-post-title\">David Smith<\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"entry-content wp-block-post-content is-layout-flow wp-block-post-content-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Mastodon:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/dobbs.town\/@uncledave\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/dobbs.town\/@uncledave\/\">@uncledave@dobbs.town<\/a><br><strong>X: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/dsXLII\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/dsXLII\">@dsXLII<\/a><br><strong>Hometown: <\/strong>St. Louis, MO<\/p>\n\n\n<a class=\"wp-block-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/us.wordcamp.org\/2024\/organizer\/david-smith\/\" target=\"_self\">More about David Smith<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: David Smith<\/span><\/a>\n\n\n<p>David (he\/him) is a site reliability engineer with <a href=\"https:\/\/godaddy.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Godaddy&#8217;<\/a>s <a href=\"https:\/\/pagely.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pagely<\/a> brand, working to make enterprise-level WordPress hosting even more reliable. 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She is located in Louisville, KY with her daughter and young golden retriever. She has several years of WordPress experience and is driven by a strong desire to help others. Her passion lies in guiding and educating people on how to use WordPress and WooCommerce. She regularly attends WordCamps and has both organized and volunteered for local WordCamps and WordCamp US in the past. 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