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WordCamp US 2025<\/strong> continues to spotlight the voices shaping the WordPress landscape, from those building at scale to those teaching with heart. This fifth round of speakers brings together educators, engineers, designers, and strategists who are pushing boundaries and deepening connections across the ecosystem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Michelle Frechette \u2014 Working in the WordPress Ecosystem<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Michelle Frechette is the Executive Director of Post Status and a driving force in the WordPress community. She\u2019ll explore the many roles and relationships that make the ecosystem thrive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Joeleen Kennedy \u2014 Modernizing at Scale: How FSE Supports Wikimedia\u2019s Evolving UX<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Senior Web Engineer at Human Made, Joeleen shares how Full Site Editing is helping Wikimedia evolve its massive platform with scalable design systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Bud Kraus \u2014 Using Low Vision As My Tool To Help Me Teach WordPress<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

WordPress educator Bud Kraus reveals how his experience with low vision has shaped his teaching, and how accessibility can enhance learning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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James LePage \u2014 Core AI: What We\u2019re Building<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

James leads Automattic\u2019s AI Division. In this group session, the Core AI team will share progress, implementation examples, and future plans, plus host an open Q&A.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Kelly Schuknecht \u2014 Establishing Authority<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Kelly Schuknecht, marketing strategist and author, shares actionable strategies for agency owners looking to build authority through content. Learn how to position yourself as a thought leader and create meaningful impact in your niche.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Michelle Schulp Hunt \u2014 Building Experiences: Design Systems, User Experience, and Full Site Editing<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Designer and developer Michelle Schulp Hunt explores the intersection of design systems and Full Site Editing. Her talk focuses on crafting cohesive user experiences and how thoughtful design can elevate both aesthetics and functionality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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WordCamp US 2025<\/strong> is where ecosystems meet empathy, and innovation meets inclusion. Join us August 26\u201329 in Portland, Oregon, and be part of the conversations that are redefining what\u2019s possible with WordPress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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