WordPress Community Contributor Experience
Empowering Open Source, One Event at a Time
My Journey
Since 2017, I’ve been honored to serve the global WordPress community as an organizer, speaker, and advocate—bringing people together around a shared passion for open-source collaboration and digital empowerment.
Experience
From local meetups to global gatherings, I’ve led and shaped some of the most impactful WordPress events in the community:
WordCamp US Organizer – 2017–2020, 2022–2023
WordCamp CDMX Organizer – 2019
WordCamp Bogotá Organizer Leader – 2024–2025
WordCamp San José Keynote Speaker – Spoke on UX design & dev practices
WordPress Guadalajara Meetups Organizer – Ongoing
Community in Action
I’ve led and spoken at WordPress events across México, Bogotá, and Costa Rica, creating spaces for collaboration between developers, designers, entrepreneurs, and enthusiasts. My approach blends human-centered design with strategic community building to spark meaningful growth.
Current Initiatives
Organizer Leader – WordCamp Bogotá (2024–2025)
Serving as Art Director and Design Strategist, guiding the visual and experience strategy.
Guadalajara WordPress Meetups
Building consistent local engagement through workshops and community-led sessions.
Workshops in Progress
Designing a series tailored for:
- Creative students
- Women in entrepreneurship
- New business creators from local communities and cultural centers
- Guadalajara City Hall social programs
These initiatives aim to expand access to WordPress and digital skills, with a focus on inclusion, creativity, and empowerment.
Why It Matters
WordPress is more than a platform—it’s a movement.
Through organizing, teaching, and mentoring, I’m committed to nurturing ecosystems where everyone has the tools to create, grow, and lead online.
Interested in Sponsoring My Work?
If your brand or organization aligns with the mission of open-source empowerment, inclusion, and creative education, I’d love to collaborate.
📩 Feel free to send me an email to katzarabanda@gmail.com to explore sponsorship opportunities—your support helps expand the reach and impact of this work across Latin America and beyond.