Category: Public Speaking


  • Being A Model Contributor

    Being A Model Contributor

    Today I gave a talk at WordCamp Orange County detailing how to have a positive contributing experience. Thanks to everyone that attended, and thanks for the great questions! If you are attending WordCamp Atlanta Contributor Day next week, I am giving the same talk so I recommend not spoiling the talk!


  • Being a Web Developer: A Presentation to an Elementary School

    Being a Web Developer: A Presentation to an Elementary School

    Today, I gave a talk to around 475 kids in grades 2 through 5 at Hayden-McFadden Elementary School in New Bedford, MA (the city I call home) during their monthly assembly. The assemblies are for recognizing kids who exhibit the value of the month (respect was this month’s), read 5 or more books, and exceptional…


  • Breaking WordPress News

    Last night I spoke at the WordPress Rhode Island meetup. The topic was “Breaking WordPress News”. In the talk, I covered several recent WordPress related news items, dispelling rumors and helping attendees understand how each item will effect them.