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Here is where we have policy debates, project announcements, and assist community members in organizing events.
Everyone is welcome to comment on posts and participate in the discussions regardless of skill level or experience.
Get Involved
If you love WordPress and want to help us do these things, join in!
The Community Team chat takes place on the first Thursday of every month in the #community-team channel on SlackSlackSlack is a Collaborative Group Chat Platform https://slack.com/. The WordPress community has its own Slack Channel at https://make.wordpress.org/chat/.. This month it will be the second Thursday of the month, ie. 12th June 2025.
This meeting is meant for all contributors on the team and everyone who is interested in taking part in some of the things our team does. Feel free to join us, even if you are not currently active in the team!
You will find a preliminary agenda for the meeting below.
If you wish to add points to discuss, comment on this post or reach out to one of the team reps: @adityakane, @Arthur, @Shusei, or @webtechpooja. It does not need to be a blog post yet, the topic can be discussed during the meeting nevertheless. We use the same agenda for both meetings.
Call for meeting host and notetaker If anyone is available to host this month’s or next month’s Community Team meetings and/or write the recap notes, please reach out to one of the team reps: @adityakane, @Arthur, @Shusei, or @webtechpooja.
Check-ins: Program and Event Supporters / Contributors
What have you been doing, and how is it going?
What did you accomplish after the last meeting?
Are there any blockers?
Can other team members help you in some way?
Highlights to Note
Here are a few things everyone should be aware of.
This is your chance to discuss things that weren’t on the meeting agenda.
We invite you to use this opportunity to share anything that you want with the team. If you currently have a topic you’d like to discuss, add it to the comments of this post and we will try to update the agenda accordingly.
Hope to see you on Thursday, either in the Asia-Pacific / EMEA (12:00 UTC) or Americas-friendly version (21:00 UTC) of the meeting!
We were invited to give regular updates about GatherPress.
Here are the advancements made by GatherPress since our initial proposal from January 2024 and our update from September 2024.
The GatherPress team has continued working toward the goal of testing GatherPress as a potential alternative for managing WordPress community events.
After several months of back-and-forth discussions with the MetaMetaMeta is a term that refers to the inside workings of a group. For us, this is the team that works on internal WordPress sites like WordCamp Central and Make WordPress. team, we’ve learned that integration with WordPress.orgWordPress.orgThe community site where WordPress code is created and shared by the users. This is where you can download the source code for WordPress core, plugins and themes as well as the central location for community conversations and organization. https://wordpress.org/ services (like user accounts or event listings) won’t be considered until the tool has been tested with real-world events. The technical tests that were requested in June 2024 and ran until the autumn provided a useful foundation, but they were not enough for the Meta team to properly evaluate GatherPress in a live setting.
To unblock the project and continue progressing, the GatherPress team has adjusted the approach. The next steps will be:
Run a real-world trial with a few selected local communities hosting events via GatherPress.
Use a self-hosted installation of GatherPress (hosting generously provided by Robotstxt.es) while waiting for potential .org integration. BuddyPress will also be installed on that instance. It’s a continuation of the previous test installation and all existing testing groups are welcome to participate.
We will start this new test phase as soon as we release GatherPress 0.33.0 and a new theme is developed by GatherPress team members.
Juan Hernando (@unintended8) is now overseeing the project for the Community Team, following the departure of the previous contributors involved.
What this means
Pros:
We move forward with actual testing using live events.
We collect feedback and usage data based on real organizer and attendee experiences, as well as input and needs from the Community Team, to support future scaling to more groups.
Cons:
As integration with WordPress.org won’t be in place for now, an activity update about organizing or speaking at an event won’t appear on WordPress.org profiles. This is already the case with MeetupMeetupMeetup groups are locally-organized groups that get together for face-to-face events on a regular basis (commonly once a month). Learn more about Meetups in our Meetup Organizer Handbook., but one of the future goals of GatherPress on WordPress.org would change that and address invisible contributions for organizers.
Events won’t appear in the Events WidgetWidgetA WordPress Widget is a small block that performs a specific function. You can add these widgets in sidebars also known as widget-ready areas on your web page. WordPress widgets were originally created to provide a simple and easy-to-use way of giving design and structure control of the WordPress theme to the user. in WordPress dashboards or on https://events.wordpress.org unless the Meta team is able to support discoverability in the interim. We’re open to collaborating on a solution, such as providing an APIAPIAn API or Application Programming Interface is a software intermediary that allows programs to interact with each other and share data in limited, clearly defined ways. to support this. In the meantime, organizers can still publish their events on Meetup.com, linking to the ones on the new platform.
We hope that some minimal integration can still be explored to increase event visibility, even while the project remains self-hosted for now.
Latest version and features
The newly released version 0.32.x of GatherPress introduces a complete overhaul of the RSVP blockBlockBlock is the abstract term used to describe units of markup that, composed together, form the content or layout of a webpage using the WordPress editor. The idea combines concepts of what in the past may have achieved with shortcodes, custom HTML, and embed discovery into a single consistent API and user experience. system. This redesign allows organisers to design the RSVP block and its inner block such as modal per RSVP status with flexibility.
Upcoming
In upcoming releases starting with 0.33.0, new options will include:
RSVP by email handshake: attendees enter their email, receive a confirmation link, and confirm attendance without creating an account.
RSVP via Fediverse: attendees can confirm their presence using their Fediverse identity.
Events will optionally be federated with the event format to appear on the Fediverse
Rewrite of the calendar block
RSVP management screen
Those options are designed to make participation simpler and more privacy-conscious, whether events are hosted independently or eventually on WordPress.org.
What’s next
We’ll be supporting a handful of groups as they start running their meetupsMeetupMeetup groups are locally-organized groups that get together for face-to-face events on a regular basis (commonly once a month). Learn more about Meetups in our Meetup Organizer Handbook. on the self-hosted version of GatherPress. The results will help assess how the tool performs in practical use and inform any next steps for broader testing or eventual integration.
If your community is interested in taking part in this pilot phase, or if you have feedback or questions, please leave a comment or join the discussion in the #gatherpress channel on SlackSlackSlack is a Collaborative Group Chat Platform https://slack.com/. The WordPress community has its own Slack Channel at https://make.wordpress.org/chat/.. Development continues to be led by a group of contributors. We welcome new developers, testers, and organizers, as well as feedback of any form. You can participate in our weekly huddles on Fridays at 15:00 UTC. The upcoming huddles are always listed on the homepage of our website.
The long-term goal remains to provide a fully integrated, community-owned alternative for event management on WordPress.org.
If you are attending WordCampWordCampWordCamps are casual, locally-organized conferences covering everything related to WordPress. They're one of the places where the WordPress community comes together to teach one another what they’ve learned throughout the year and share the joy. Learn more. Europe 2025, you can connect with me (Patricia) for any question about the GatherPress project.
Thank you to everyone who continues to contribute to and support the GatherPress project!
As part of the 2025 commitments we shared in this post, we’re taking a closer look at how we support the people who support our events and our team.
Over the next few weeks, a group of Community Team members will be reaching out individually to everyone listed as an active Event Supporter or Program Supporter. The goal is to better understand everyone’s current level of involvement and make sure we’re all set up for success.
Some of our supporters are highly active on SlackSlackSlack is a Collaborative Group Chat Platform https://slack.com/. The WordPress community has its own Slack Channel at https://make.wordpress.org/chat/. or mentoring events, while others may be on a break, have shifted focus, or might not be sure how to get involved. This check-in process will help us:
Confirmwho is actively contributing and in what capacity
Complete the offboarding for members who have stepped away recently, or identify inactive supporters and complete the offboarding process with them if needed
Ensure everyone has the right access and permissions to do their tasks
Identify blockers, interests, or areas for growth
We’ll start with a private message on Slack, and if there’s no reply within a week, we’ll follow up by email. In both cases, we’ll be sharing a short survey link to make it easier to collect and review everyone’s input in one place.
The survey includes a few simple questions:
What tasks are you currently doing in the Community Team?
How many hours are you able to contribute on average each week?
Do you have availability to mentorEvent SupporterEvent Supporter (formerly Mentor) is someone who has already organised a WordCamp and has time to meet with their assigned mentee every 2 weeks, they talk over where they should be in their timeline, help them to identify their issues, and also identify solutions for their issues. events?
Would you be interested in receiving training for different tasks or refreshers sessions for supporters?
If yes, what topics would be most helpful for you?
We hope this process will give us a clearer picture of our strengths, help us improve how we collaborate, and make it easier to support each other moving forward.
If you’re a Supporter and want to proactively share your answers, ideas, or blockers, you’re welcome to complete the survey once it’s shared, or reach out directly in the #community-team Slack channel. We’re listening.
This recap is a summary of the Community Team monthly meeting. It will cover the discussion points, ideas, and decisions that came up during the meeting. The aim of this recap is to provide a quick overview for those who were unable to attend, as well as an overview for everyone. These meetings were based on the Agenda for April and are held in our #community-teamSlackSlackSlack is a Collaborative Group Chat Platform https://slack.com/. The WordPress community has its own Slack Channel at https://make.wordpress.org/chat/. channel on Make WordPress.
Please leave your comments if you have any feedback.
Additionally, each agenda item discussed may have its own Make post related to its topic with more information, and you can add to the discussion directly to that post.
Chat Summary
Here are some discussion points from the meeting.
Highlights to Note
Here are a few things everyone should be aware of:
Community Team Meetings are held the first Thursday of every month. There are two meetings to support different time zones. The meetings will take place on #community-team on Slack.
The Community Team Monthly Meetings happen on the first Thursdays of every month. These meetings can be facilitated and run by any member of the community team and are a great opportunity to engage with the rest of the community and team.
If you are interested in facilitating any of these meetings in the future, please feel free to comment or get in touch with any of the Community Team Reps.
WordPress Women’s Day happened around the world, and listen carefully to the new Music and Copyright Considerations for WordPress Events.
Key Reminder
We have an update regarding Music and Copyright Considerations for WordPress Events. We added the following section to the relevant pages in our Handbooks. Check details for your events at:
If spring is coming in your city, let’s meet at in-person events. Networking after WP Events is always a warm-up to the community; sometimes, we miss a conversation with a participant. Staying in touch helps us know the needs of our communities.
Do the changing seasons impact your in-person meet-ups? Remember, you can host online events as study groups about a specific topic (Themes, SEO, WordPress Studio, etc.).
A themed WordPress Day can technically strengthen your community and network. We encourage you to create one-day events! For developers and designers, start with SEO WordPress 101.
Women’s Day 2025
This month, there were several Women’s Day events. See this beautiful collage of all participants around the world!
WordPress Event Organizers, We Want to Feature You!
We love highlighting WordPress events from around the world in our newsletters. Want your MeetupMeetupMeetup groups are locally-organized groups that get together for face-to-face events on a regular basis (commonly once a month). Learn more about Meetups in our Meetup Organizer Handbook. to be featured? Share a picture with the Community team! Post it on the #community-eventsSlackSlackSlack is a Collaborative Group Chat Platform https://slack.com/. The WordPress community has its own Slack Channel at https://make.wordpress.org/chat/. channel. Remember to ask permission from your group members before taking and sharing photos.
Need Support or Guidance From the WordPress Global Community TeamGlobal Community TeamA group of community organizers and contributors who collaborate on local events about WordPress — monthly WordPress meetups and/or annual conferences called WordCamps.?
If you have any questions, Community Team Supporters are here to help. Please email us at support@wordcamp.org or join the #community-events Slack channel. Thanks for everything you do to grow and support the WordPress community — let’s keep sharing knowledge and inspiring each other with our contributions!
It’s that time again! With WordCampWordCampWordCamps are casual, locally-organized conferences covering everything related to WordPress. They're one of the places where the WordPress community comes together to teach one another what they’ve learned throughout the year and share the joy. Learn more. Asia 2025 only days away, it is time to decide what to work on Contributor Day.
We would love to welcome team members to get together, contribute, collaborate, onboard new members, and maybe come up with new ideas for the future.
Several members including some of the Community Team Reps will be present at the event.
New MeetupMeetupMeetup groups are locally-organized groups that get together for face-to-face events on a regular basis (commonly once a month). Learn more about Meetups in our Meetup Organizer Handbook./WP Event Orientations / Vetting queues – ideas and improvements
WP Event applications and budget reviews
What goals would be impactful to our day spent collaborating together?
How can we improve the Handbook for the Community Team?
Can’t attend in person?
Join the conversations that happen all year long in the Make Community SlackSlackSlack is a Collaborative Group Chat Platform https://slack.com/. The WordPress community has its own Slack Channel at https://make.wordpress.org/chat/.. It’s simple to join and allows you to connect to all of the Make WordPress contributor teams!
We will try our best to have the #community-team channel running during the day, but it’s highly recommended you comment on this post about any specific topics we should look into during WCAsia.
Please comment on your ideas below before Feb 19, after that, we’ll close the comments, consolidate all ideas for the next day.
Kickstart 2025 with fresh ideas and impactful events! This edition brings exciting meetupMeetupMeetup groups are locally-organized groups that get together for face-to-face events on a regular basis (commonly once a month). Learn more about Meetups in our Meetup Organizer Handbook. themes, a milestone for the WordPress Photo Directory, and tips on engaging Gen Z in your community. Plus, get inspired by Women’s Day events worldwide and discover ways to make your gatherings more sustainable.
Let’s build a stronger, more connected WordPress community this year! 🚀
Planning is key to a successful event! To allow ample time for review and preparation, we encourage teams to apply for events at least six months in advance. This ensures a smoother process and a well-organized experience for everyone involved.
Keep the Momentum Going: WordPress Event Ideas for February
The new year is in full swing, and February is a great time to deepen connections and continue growing your WordPress community. Here are some engaging event ideas to build on January’s energy:
Love Your Website: A WordPress Tune-Up – February is all about appreciation, so why not host a hands-on session where attendees audit their sites for performance, accessibilityAccessibilityAccessibility (commonly shortened to a11y) refers to the design of products, devices, services, or environments for people with disabilities. The concept of accessible design ensures both “direct access” (i.e. unassisted) and “indirect access” meaning compatibility with a person’s assistive technology (for example, computer screen readers). (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Accessibility), and security improvements?
AI & Automation for WordPress – Explore how AI-powered tools can enhance content creation, SEO, and site management, making WordPress workflows more efficient.
WordPress Collaboration Day: To encourage teamwork, organize a co-working day where developers, designers, and content creators work on community projects, open-source contributions, or personal sites.
These events keep the momentum while reinforcing the value of learning and collaboration within your community! 🚀
Tip of the Month for Creating More Sustainable Events:
When organizing an event, prioritize venues with sustainability measures already in place, like the use of renewable energy, energy efficiency, recycling facilities or sustainable certifications. See more venue suggestions here.
📸 20,000+ Free & Open Photos – A Milestone for the WordPress Community! 🎉
The WordPress Photo Directory has officially surpassed 20,000 images, marking a significant achievement for open-source creativity! Every photo is CC0-licensed, meaning you can use them freely—on websites, social media, presentations, and more—without attribution.
This ever-growing collection is a fantastic resource for WordPress users, organizers, and content creators looking for high-quality images that align with the open web philosophy.
Thinking about Contributor Day at WordCampWordCampWordCamps are casual, locally-organized conferences covering everything related to WordPress. They're one of the places where the WordPress community comes together to teach one another what they’ve learned throughout the year and share the joy. Learn more. Asia 2025? 🤔This session by Jhimross Olinares (@jhimross) is your perfect introduction!
🌍 More Than Just Code: Contributor Day isn’t just for developers—it’s for designers, marketers, writers, translators, and more. Whether you’re passionate about CoreCoreCore is the set of software required to run WordPress. The Core Development Team builds WordPress., Documentation, or Marketing, you’ll find a welcoming team where your skills can help shape WordPress.
🔍 What to Expect:
Learn how Contributor Day works and why it matters
Find the right team for your skills
Get inspired to make an impact in the WordPress ecosystem
🌟 Empower the Next Generation: Invite Gen Z to Join Your Meetup Team!
WordPress has shaped the web for over 20 years, but its future depends on engaging the next generation of creators, developers, and innovators. That’s where Gen Z comes in!
Meetup Organizers: this is your chance to bridge the gap and bring fresh energy to your community by inviting young people to volunteer or co-organize your events.
💡 Why Involve Gen Z? ✅ They bring new perspectives on design, social media, and digital trends. ✅ They’re eager to build skills and connections in open-source communities. ✅ They help keep WordPress relevant and thriving for the future.
🎯 How to Get Them Involved: 🚀 Offer flexible roles like social media management, event photography, or welcoming attendees. 🎤 Give them a chance to host lightning talks or lead discussions on topics they love. 🌎 Emphasize how volunteering builds leadership skills and expands their network in the tech industry.🙌 Start the conversation today! Reach out to local schools, universities, and online communities—let’s make WordPress meetupsMeetupMeetup groups are locally-organized groups that get together for face-to-face events on a regular basis (commonly once a month). Learn more about Meetups in our Meetup Organizer Handbook. a place where young voices shape the future of the web.
Organizing Regional Special Events for Women’s Day
March is an excellent opportunity for Meetup organizers to host events celebrating women in WordPress and technology. Two inspiring examples leading the way this year are:
Voces que Inspiran: Women’s Day 2025 Latam
A virtual event made possible thanks to our global sponsors and the support of micro sponsors. If you’d like to contribute, you can become a micro sponsor and help make this initiative even more impactful!
This online gathering, scheduled for March 1, 2025, will bring together the WordPress community across Latin America to highlight the leadership and contributions of women in tech. It will feature inspiring talks, workshops, and interactive sessions, fostering growth, collaboration, and networking opportunities.
Learn more about Voces que Inspiran: Women’s Day 2025 Latam and get inspired: 🔗 Visit Website →
EmpowerWP 2025: WPBhopal’s Celebration for Women’s Day
On March 9, 2025, WPBhopal is set to launch EmpowerWP 2025, a movement—not just an event! With a women-majority audience, this gathering is open to all, reinforcing that empowerment doesn’t happen in isolation.
EmpowerWP goes beyond traditional audiences, reaching women on career breaks, small businessowners, and homemakers with untapped potential. The goal is to bring the digital revolution home, turn skills into opportunities, and make WordPress a bridge between talent and growth.
Learn more about EmpowerWP 2025 and get inspired: 🔗 Visit Website →
By organizing virtual or in-person Women’s Day events, Meetup groups can create meaningful spaces for women in WordPress to share their stories, learn from each other, and strengthen the community. Even small-scale events, from panel discussions to networking meetups, can significantly impact!
💡 Looking for ideas? Consider hosting a lightning talk session, a showcase of women-led WordPress projects, or a mentorship roundtable.
Would you like to organize a special event in your region? We’d love to hear about it! 🚀
WordPress Event Organizers, We Want to Feature You!
We love highlighting WordPress events from around the world in our newsletters. Want your Meetup to be featured? Share a picture with the Community team! Post it on the #community-eventsSlack channel. Remember to ask permission from your group members before taking and sharing photos.
Need Support or Guidance From the WordPress Global Community TeamGlobal Community TeamA group of community organizers and contributors who collaborate on local events about WordPress — monthly WordPress meetups and/or annual conferences called WordCamps.?
If you have any questions, Community Team Supporters are here to help. Please email us at support@wordcamp.org or join the #community-eventsSlack channel. Thanks for everything you do to grow and support the WordPress community — let’s keep sharing knowledge and inspiring each other with our contributions!
Kick off the new year with inspiring WordPress events! This edition features creative ideas, sustainable tips, and stories of community growth worldwide. From workshops to International Women’s Day celebrations, find insights to empower your community and make 2025 unforgettable.
Given the importance of thorough preparation, we recommend organizing teams to apply for events scheduled at least six months in advance. This ensures adequate time for the review process and the necessary planning to create a successful event.
Engaging WordPress Event Ideas to Kickstart the New Year
These ideas are perfect for inspiring and empowering your WordPress community in the year ahead!
New Year, New Website Workshop: Help beginners create and launch their first WordPress site with step-by-step guidance. Maybe with the help of AI.
Refresh Your WordPress Site: Guide attendees on redesigning, optimizing, and enhancing their websites for the new year, focusing on speed and usability.
Community Mixer & Trends for 2025: Host a networking event featuring lightning talks, Q&A sessions, and discussions on upcoming WordPress trends.
Tip of the Month for Creating More Sustainable Events:
When organizing an event, favor cities that have excellent low-carbon long-haul travel links (like trains) and reliable, accessible public transport. See more event location advice here.
How to Plan a Creative and Meaningful WordPress Event for International Women’s Day
WordPress Latin America: First mentoring session for women leading International Women’s Day events on March 8th.
Choose a Resonant Event Title
Pick a theme like “Breaking Barriers: Women Empowering the Web” to give your event a clear purpose that aligns with International Women’s Day.
Highlight Inspiring Speakers
Invite women leaders in WordPress or related fields to share their stories through presentations or panel discussions.
Host Interactive Workshops
Plan hands-on sessions, such as coding, content creation, or design tutorials, to empower attendees with new skills.
Create Networking Opportunities
Facilitate connections with activities like speed networking or breakout rooms focused on specific topics.
Celebrate Achievements
Showcase women-led projects or honor local contributors to highlight the impact of women in the WordPress community.
Ensure Inclusivity
Make the event accessible with hybrid options, translations, and an inclusive venue to welcome everyone.
Amplify the Impact
Share event highlights online to inspire others and encourage ongoing support for women in tech.
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Some recent Community Events
Looking for creative event ideas? Make Your Products Shine!
Organizers in WordPress Cartago, Costa Rica are hosting a hands-on workshop where participants learn to take stunning product photos using their smartphones. With tips on lighting, composition, and editing, attendees create eye-catching content for their E-Commerce or social media.
Participants bring a product and brand-inspired decorations to practice their skills and showcase their creations during the meetupMeetupMeetup groups are locally-organized groups that get together for face-to-face events on a regular basis (commonly once a month). Learn more about Meetups in our Meetup Organizer Handbook.. Optional props like parchment paper or cake bases add extra flair. This is a great example of how local events can deliver value and empower communities to grow their businesses.
Reviving Resilience: The Journey of the Buea WordPress Community
After being inactive for over six years due to the socio-political crisis in Cameroon, the Buea WordPress Community has made an inspiring comeback. In 2023, with unwavering determination, @kofimokome took the bold step to revive the community despite facing initial challenges with limited interest and engagement.
Fast forward to today, the tide is turning. Membership has grown significantly, and there’s a renewed enthusiasm among local WordPress enthusiasts. This growth speaks to the community’s resilience and shared commitment to building a vibrant learning, collaboration, and innovation space.
Looking ahead, the community has set an ambitious and exciting goal for 2024: to nurture and support their first CoreCoreCore is the set of software required to run WordPress. The Core Development Team builds WordPress. contributor to WordPress. This milestone will not only elevate the Buea WordPress Community but also amplify its voice on the global stage.
Let’s celebrate and support this thriving community as they overcome challenges and achieve new heights!
Growing the WordPress Community in Mexico City
The WordPress Mexico City Meetup recently hosted its latest in-person event, attracting an even larger crowd and showcasing the community’s steady growth. This vibrant group continues to thrive, reflecting the increasing interest in WordPress across the region.
As one of the few meetupsMeetupMeetup groups are locally-organized groups that get together for face-to-face events on a regular basis (commonly once a month). Learn more about Meetups in our Meetup Organizer Handbook. offering two monthly events—one virtual and one in-person—the community ensures accessibilityAccessibilityAccessibility (commonly shortened to a11y) refers to the design of products, devices, services, or environments for people with disabilities. The concept of accessible design ensures both “direct access” (i.e. unassisted) and “indirect access” meaning compatibility with a person’s assistive technology (for example, computer screen readers). (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Accessibility) and engagement for all. In a city as large and bustling as CDMX, in-person meetups are held on weekends to accommodate attendees and avoid traffic challenges, while virtual events provide an excellent alternative for those unable to join physically.
WordPress Event Organizers, We Want to Feature You!
We love highlighting WordPress events from around the world in our newsletters. Want your Meetup to be featured? Share a picture with the Community team! Post it on the #community-eventsSlack channel. Remember to ask permission from your group members before taking and sharing photos.
Need Support or Guidance From the WordPress Global Community TeamGlobal Community TeamA group of community organizers and contributors who collaborate on local events about WordPress — monthly WordPress meetups and/or annual conferences called WordCamps.?
If you have any questions, Community Team Supporters are here to help. Please email us at support@wordcamp.org or join the #community-eventsSlack channel. Thanks for everything you do to grow and support the WordPress community — let’s keep sharing knowledge and inspiring each other with our contributions!
We know recent changes announced by Automattic and its temporary reduction of contributor efforts have raised questions and concerns, and we want to reassure you that the Community Team remains committed to supporting you.
Since the announcement states that contributors from Automattic time will be greatly reduced and focused on other areas until further notice, this team needs to determine a path forward. Fortunately this team comprises dedicated individuals —independent contributors and those sponsored by other companies— who are doing their best to keep things running and will continue to do so.
We expect processes to be slower during this time, and we sincerely appreciate your patience and support as we navigate this situation. We also want to thank the contributors from Automattic who have been instrumental in building this program over the years, and we look forward to their return.
Our focus on helping every event and organizer worldwide remains unwavering. Together, with the invaluable support of the rest of program and event supporters, we’ll continue to maintain this incredible community.
This year’s selection process was a true celebration of community spirit, with record-breaking engagement and a shared commitment to shaping the future of our vibrant team.
🌟 Reflecting on Progress: Evolving the Role of Team Reps
In 2024, we introduced a new structure for Community Team Reps, inspired by thoughtful discussions at the 2023 Community Summit. This updated framework brought several key changes:
Extending the term for Team Reps to two years to ensure deeper impact and continuity.
Increasing the number of Team Reps to four,
with two Team Reps continuing from the previous year.
and two Team Reps newly elected annually.
These adjustments fostered a smoother transition between terms and allowed for a balance of fresh perspectives and experienced guidance. In 2024, our incredible team consisted of:
Their leadership and dedication have made a lasting impact, and we are profoundly grateful for their service.
💪 The 2025 Selection Process: A Community Effort
This year’s nominations and voting process set a new standard for community participation! We received an impressive nine nominations, reflecting the enthusiasm and dedication of our members.
During the final voting, we saw unprecedented engagement, with the highest voter turnout in recent history. The results presented us with an exciting challenge: a tie for the second new Rep position. After thoughtful deliberation, the current Team Reps made the decision to welcome all three top-voted nominees, recognizing the value they bring to the team.
🌟 A Fond Farewell and New Beginnings
As we welcome the new Reps, we also celebrate the achievements of those stepping down.
Leo Gopal (@leogopal) and Junko Nukaga (@nukaga) have completed their two-year terms, leaving a legacy of leadership and dedication.
Shusei Toda (@st810amaze) will continue into his second year, offering his invaluable experience and guidance.
Isotta Peira (@peiraisotta) will transition into an honorary role as a Team RepTeam RepA Team Rep is a person who represents the Make WordPress team to the rest of the project, make sure issues are raised and addressed as needed, and coordinates cross-team efforts. Supporter, providing mentorship and advice to the new Reps while stepping back from the official title.
We deeply appreciate their contributions and know their influence will continue to shape the Community Team’s future.
🎉 Welcoming the 2025 Team Reps
Please join us in giving a warm welcome to the three exceptional reps who will help guide the WordPress Community in 2025:
Pooja began her WordPress journey in 2013 as a developer. In 2015, she co-founded WPVibes, a pluginPluginA plugin is a piece of software containing a group of functions that can be added to a WordPress website. They can extend functionality or add new features to your WordPress websites. WordPress plugins are written in the PHP programming language and integrate seamlessly with WordPress. These can be free in the WordPress.org Plugin Directory https://wordpress.org/plugins/ or can be cost-based plugin from a third-party development company. Her involvement with the WordPress community deepened in 2017 when she attended her first WordCampWordCampWordCamps are casual, locally-organized conferences covering everything related to WordPress. They're one of the places where the WordPress community comes together to teach one another what they’ve learned throughout the year and share the joy. Learn more., marking the start of her contribution journey.
Within the WordPress project, Pooja has held several significant roles. She served as Co-Team Rep of the Training Team for the 2022 and 2023 terms and made notable contributions to the WordPress releases.
She was part of the release squad for 6.3 & 6.4 as Test Lead. In 2024, she represented the Test Team and continues to serve as a General Translation EditorGeneral Translation EditorGeneral Translation Editor – One of the polyglots team leads in a geographic region https://make.wordpress.org/polyglots/teams/. Further information at https://make.wordpress.org/polyglots/handbook/glossary/#general-translation-editor. (GTEGeneral Translation EditorGeneral Translation Editor – One of the polyglots team leads in a geographic region https://make.wordpress.org/polyglots/teams/. Further information at https://make.wordpress.org/polyglots/handbook/glossary/#general-translation-editor.) for the Hindi locale. She is a member of the Plugin Review Team, and a co-organizer of the Ajmer WordPress MeetupMeetupMeetup groups are locally-organized groups that get together for face-to-face events on a regular basis (commonly once a month). Learn more about Meetups in our Meetup Organizer Handbook.. She is one of the organizers of the WordCamp Asia.
Pooja’s dedication to WordPress was recognized with the Kim Parsell Scholarship, which granted her the opportunity to attend WCUSWCUSWordCamp US. The US flagship WordCamp event. 2022.
Unfortunately, visa issues prevented her attendance. Based in Ajmer, a picturesque city in Rajasthan, India, Pooja balances her WordPress contributions with hobbies like gardening, exploring new places, and listening to music.
He is passionate about community building and that passion led him on starting his journey as a contributor in 2012. He co-founded the WordPress meetup in Mumbai, which was the very first one in India.
He currently contributes to the project as a Program ManagerProgram ManagerProgram Managers (formerly Super Deputies) are Program Supporters who can perform extra tasks on WordCamp.org like creating new sites and publishing WordCamps to the schedule. on the Community Team, along with being part of the WordPress Incident Report Team.
Aditya Kane lives in Pune, India. He works as a freelance consultant for WordPress projects and agencies.
He believes that open-source, the open web, an open culture that nourishes, informs, changes and invites participation feels inherently authentic.
Arthur Kasirye is a founding member of the WordPress community in Uganda, renowned for his leadership and mentorship roles. He has supported the global WordPress ecosystem as a community lead, mentorEvent SupporterEvent Supporter (formerly Mentor) is someone who has already organised a WordCamp and has time to meet with their assigned mentee every 2 weeks, they talk over where they should be in their timeline, help them to identify their issues, and also identify solutions for their issues., and program supporterProgram SupporterCommunity Program Supporters (formerly Deputies) are a team of people worldwide who review WordCamp and Meetup applications, interview lead organizers, and keep things moving at WordCamp Central. Find more about program supporters in our Program Supporter Handbook., guiding numerous WordCamp organizers worldwide.
A passionate advocate for localization, Arthur has contributed significantly to translating WordPress into Ugandan languages, including Luganda. He is also the founder of Kasiryelabs, a digital agency he established eight years ago, where he continues to excel as a web creator and creative designer.
Shusei is a creative director and business strategist based in Tokyo, Japan. With a background in web design and engineering, Shusei specializes in crafting comprehensive brand, corporate, and visual content for clients.
His expertise spans project management, photography, videography, and creative strategy. Since joining the WordPress Community, Shusei has been an active contributor both locally and globally.
We are excited to see their unique perspectives, creativity, and leadership come to life as they work alongside the broader community.
🚀 Looking Ahead
This announcement marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for the WordPress Community Team. Thank you to everyone who participated in the nominations, voting, and discussions—it’s your engagement and passion that keep our community thriving.
Together, let’s continue to innovate, support one another, and grow as a community in 2025. Here’s to an incredible year ahead!
A big thanks goes out to (@nukaga) (@peiraisotta) (@st810amaze) for all their hard work and contributions during this process. None of this would have been possible without their deep care and understanding.
