{"id":12,"date":"2017-10-17T16:42:34","date_gmt":"2017-10-17T16:42:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/2018.miami.wordcamp.org\/organizers\/"},"modified":"2018-03-10T14:48:48","modified_gmt":"2018-03-10T19:48:48","slug":"organizers","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/miami.wordcamp.org\/2018\/organizers\/","title":{"rendered":"Organizers & Volunteers"},"content":{"rendered":"

TEAM LEAD<\/h2>\r\n

The team lead helps keeps things organized. A team lead is picked every year, and a team lead can lead no more than two years in a row.<\/p>\r\n\t

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David Bisset<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t
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CONTENT & COMMUNCATIONS TEAM<\/h2>\r\n

This team handles both posts to the website, the content that goes into the pages you see, and the maintenance of the website during the conference. This team also monitors our Slack channel and provides relevant updates to over 400+ who are in various channels.<\/p>\r\n\t

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Rick Tuttle<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t
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Rick Tuttle is a web developer<\/a>, a supporter of the local tech community as an organizer and speaker at WordCamp Miami and other local meetups, and is a musician and an aspiring fiction author. Follow @ricktuttle<\/a> and BeHumblyAwesome.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t

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Elizabeth Reiher<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t
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Elizabeth Reiher is a first time volunteer with the Content Team. She is a paralegal and Certified Scrum Master. You can find her on twitter at Tononomoshia<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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SPONSORS TEAM<\/h2>\r\n

The Sponsors Team is responsible for procuring relevant and exciting sponsors. Our team also checks in and helps with sponsor related items during the conference.<\/p>\r\n\t

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Eddie Solar<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t
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\"\"Eddie is a web developer from Miami, FL who specializes in Front-End and Back-End Development. He supports the local tech community, enjoys learning new things and loves to play with CSS. You can find him on Twitter at @esolar07<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t

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Brittany Allen<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t
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Our sponsor coordinator, Brittany Allen is an aspiring web designer and a creative thinker with 15 years of experience in public relations, communications and marketing. Brittany is also a former ballerina with theatrical experience. Connect with Brittany on LinkedIn<\/a>.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\t\r\n

KIDS TEAM<\/h2>\r\n

This team handles everything to do the kids workshop, events, and meals during the entire event.<\/p>\r\n\t

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Sandy Edwards<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t
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\"\"Owner of Data Driven Labs, WordPress Developer, and Educator. She loves helping kids find their passion with technology. Can be found at @sunsanddesign<\/a> and at her website.<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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DESIGN TEAM<\/h2>\r\n

The Design Team handles logos, web design, stage decoration, badges, swag, and more.<\/p>\r\n\t

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Amber Turnquest<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t
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\"\"Amber Turnquest is currently pursuing her Bachelors in Information Technology at FIU. She is originally from The Bahamas, but moved to Miami in 2016 to further her education. Amber is very passionate about technology and enjoys designing graphics in her spare time.<\/p>\n

Twitter: @AmberPTurnquest<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t

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Laura Zu\u00f1iga<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t
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\"\"Laura is originally from Costa Rica; she moved here 1.5 yrs ago.<\/div>\n
A Brand Designer who has been working on the digital world last 10 years. Laura works at the University of Miami and is pursuing a degree in UX\/UI and Master\u2019s in Marketing. See some of her design work on behance<\/a> or find her on twitter at @dialectisimo.<\/a><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\t\r\n

EVENT\/VENUE TEAM<\/h2>\r\n

The local team handles logistics and coordinates local vendors and venues for the conference, speaker\u2019s dinner, after parties, and any other aspects of the event such as catering.<\/p>\r\n\t

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Susan Salvary<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t
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Publications Specialist, writer, speaker, designer, and WordPress aficionado.<\/p>\n

Twitter: @serendology<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t

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Jean Felisme<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t
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I am an Entrepreneur, Speaker, WordPress Designer and Developer. I am the founder of @BizDotsMedia<\/b><\/a> [ jeanfelisme.com<\/a> | @jfeliweb<\/a> ]<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t

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Jesse Velez<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t
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Jesse Velez has over 15 years experience designing, coding and leading development web teams. In his spare time he enjoys playing rpg\u2019s like StarCraft 2 (and Minecraft) to keep his brain fresh; and developing plugins for non-profits to better help manage people resources.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t

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Valerie Pierce<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t
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Experienced Project Manager with a demonstrated history of working in the health and wellness, technical, and automotive industries. Also, skilled in customer service, nonprofit organizations, negotiation, event planning, marketing planning, social media: strategy, implementation, and coaching, strong professional training with an Associates Degree in Accounting from Chattahoochee Technical Institute.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t

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Patrick Alexander<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t
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Entrepreneur,\u00a0 System Administrator, Software Engineer,\u00a0 Web Developer,\u00a0 WordPress Enthusiast, and founder of All-In-One WP solution WPBICO. [ wpbico.com<\/a> | @balambi <\/a>]<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\t\r\n

\u00a0PHOTOGRAPHY TEAM<\/h2>\r\n

Our Photography Team will be there for all the moments, captured in both photographs and videos, that we want to memorialize for this momentous 10th year of WordCamp Miami.<\/p>\r\n\t

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Erica Price<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t
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\"\"Erica is a photographer, PHP developer, 10+ yr WordPress user, a Girl Scout Leader and a Girls Who Code mentor.\u00a0She is\u00a0driven to use her vast\u00a0<\/span>experience and technical skills to make\u00a0<\/span>a positive impact on communities and\u00a0<\/span>causes that are dear to her heart.<\/span><\/p>\n

She can be found at Erica Lynn Photography<\/a> |Twitter: @ericalynn<\/a><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\t\r\n

SIGNAGE TEAM<\/h2>\r\n

This team helps with all signage during the event.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\t

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Windy Pierre<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t
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\"\"A studious and dedicated eCommerce and Digital Marketing Professional that develops and implements digital marketing strategies for organizations, ensuring their messages, products and services reach all the right targets.<\/div>\n
Reach out at\u00a0@windipierre<\/a>\u00a0or his website<\/a>.<\/div>\n
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VOLUNTEERS TEAM<\/h2>\r\n

Volunteers keep WordCamp Miami rolling. Without volunteers, there would be no WordCamp Miami. Many of our volunteers have been with us for multiple years. The Volunteer Team has the critical job of recruiting, training, organizing and managing our incredible team of volunteers.<\/p>\r\n\t

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Steven Alig<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t
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\"\"Steven Alig is the President and owner of SoFla Web Studio<\/a>. He is a graduate of FAU College of Business and has been professionally involved in the internet industry since 1997.\u00a0Steven\u2019s unique ability to understand the programming, design and marketing of web technology enable him to create effective and powerful web strategies that work.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t

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Agnel Nieves<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t
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Agnel is a Front-end developer & Graphic Designer, living in Miami, originally from Puerto Rico. He loves learning new things, meeting new people and contributing to the tech community.
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Jim Wells<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t
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\"\"Social media marketer for non-profits and WordPress newbie looking for opportunities to learn while doing. [ Twitter: @jim_wells2<\/a> ]<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\t\r\n

SOCIAL TEAM<\/h2>\r\n

This team handles social media before and during the event. They help with updates and responding to questions on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and Snapchat.<\/p>\r\n\t

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Colleen Brady<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t
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\"\"Loves creating solutions that solve business problems. Delights in WordPress’ power and flexibility. Enjoys mini-vacations in Miami. Connect with Colleen at @colleenmbrady<\/a> and at her website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\t\r\n

COMMUNITY TEAM<\/h2>\r\n\t
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Ptah \u201cPirate\u201d Dunbar<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t
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Open source hacker, full stack web developer and curious learner of ALL THE THINGS! #piratelife<\/b><\/a>[ptahdunbar.com<\/a> | @ptahdunbar<\/a>]<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\t\r\n

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FOOD TEAM<\/h2>\r\n\t
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Fernando Polania<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t
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Fernando lives in Miami but is originally from Los Angeles California. He has been building and maintaining WordPress websites since 2008. \u00a0Currently focused on the Ecommerce \u00a0apparel space. You can find him at his website, Angular Brands.<\/a><\/p>\n

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IN MEMORIAM<\/h2>\r\n

Our dear friend, Efrain passed away on January 28, 2018. WordCamp Miami will never be the same without him. Several years ago, Efrain revamped our registration process transforming it from utter chaos into a finely tuned happy place run by smiling volunteers. <\/em><\/p>\r\n\t

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Freelance WordPress Front-end developer. I\u2019ve been involved in WP for the last 3 yrs. Learning new things every day and giving back by volunteering at WordCamps in Miami and Orlando.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\t\r\n\r\n\r\n

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