Kay Kinser is the volunteer wrangler for this year’s WordCamp DFW.
My love for technology started in 1981 when I began operating an ECRM 7600 computer and providing user support. From there I managed and trained operators on a Hewlett-Packard 3000 and an IBM 4341. I was operating an IBM 3083 when I left the IT field and became a stay at home and unschooling mom for 23 years. In 2011, I purchased the StudioPress Pro Plus Theme Package. Using WordPress with Genesis was fun, so I began building websites and started my business, Kays Web, LLC. Last October, I wanted to do more with Genesis and found Carrie Dil’s website, which led me to a plugin for Genesis and finally to Beaver Builder and their incredible community on Facebook. I first heard about WordCamp in the group.
As a Toastmaster, I have been able to make technology seem a little less complex with my speeches and I really like helping people master complex technology tasks using easy to follow instructions. The confidence they have after they have learned something they didn’t think they could is inspiring. I believe giving always leads to gaining so much in return and it is why I volunteer my time. This led me to apply to be a co-organizer for the Denton WordPress Meetup group. Many people, especially seniors, don’t think they can learn technology and I want to show them that you don’t need to have technical skills to use WordPress. I am thrilled to also have joined the great organizers for WordCamp DFW 2017 as the Volunteer Coordinator.
I’ve only been a member of the WordPress community for a short time and continue to be amazed by those who give so much to help others. This will be my first WordCamp and I will also be attending WordCamp US and as many others as I can.
I am so excited to see in person what so many others have said about the WordCamp experience from all over the world. WordCamps offer something for everyone. If you’ve never heard of WordPress or are an experienced developer, there is always something new and exciting to learn when you enter the world of WordPress and WordCamps. I hope to see many WordPress beginners at WordCamp DFW 2017! It wouldn’t be a WordCamp without volunteers, so come join the fun and sign up.