Since those behind the scenes of WordCamp mostly go unnoticed, we decided it would be a nice twist to introduce you some of this year’s crew:
Vanessa Smith, Co-lead organizer
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What do you do for a living?
I’m a freelance WordPress designer & developer.
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How do you use WordPress?
I build WordPress sites for clients.
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How did you end up involved in WordCamp?
I attended a WP Seattle Meetup and was asked to volunteer for the 2016 camp, so I did. It was a great experience. I learned a lot, met some great people, and lead to getting a job! I enjoyed it so much, I ended up joining the organizer committee for WordCamp 2017 as the Food Wrangler and this year I am one of the 3 Co-Lead organizers.
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What’s your guilty pleasure/hobby/outside of work passion?
I love to travel! My favorite country to visit is Italy, but my favorite city is Paris. I also enjoy reading and a variety of papercrafting. Lately, I have been spending my free time sewing. I have always sewed and this year I decided I would make all my clothes.
How to get in touch with Vanessa:
When you see Vanessa at WordCamp Seattle in Nov (you have your boarding pass, correct?), be sure to say hello and thank her for all her hard work and time volunteering to make WordCamp 2018 the best one yet.