Title: WPDiversity – Page 3 – Make WordPress Community --- # Tag Archives: WPDiversity [ ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/mysweetcate/) [Cate DeRosia](https://profiles.wordpress.org/mysweetcate/) 3:00 pm _on_ May 3, 2023 Tags: [2023 ( 2 )](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/2023/), may, [meeting-agenda ( 84 )](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/meeting-agenda/), [team chat ( 111 )](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/team-chat/), [team meeting ( 56 )](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/team-meeting/), WPDiversity    # 󠀁[Community Team Meeting Agenda for 4 May, 2023](https://make.wordpress.org/community/2023/05/03/community-team-meeting-agenda-for-4-may-2023/)󠁿 The Community Team chat takes place the first Thursday of every month.  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! **Asia-Pacific / EMEA friendly meeting:** [Thursday, **4 May** at 12:00 PM UTC**Americas friendly meeting:** [Thursday, **4 May** at 21:00 PM UTC](https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?iso=20221201T21&p1=1440) 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: [@leo](https://wordpress.slack.com/team/U02S5JD49), [@nukaga](https://wordpress.slack.com/team/U02RZLY39), or [@mysweetcate](https://wordpress.slack.com/team/U4QJ6TGJZ). 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. ## Check-ins: DeputiesProgram Supporter Community 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](https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/community-deputy/)󠁿. / MentorsEvent Supporter Event 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. / 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. [New Handbook Page: Sharing External Events with Your Meetup](https://make.wordpress.org/community/2023/04/26/new-handbook-page-sharing-external-events-with-your-meetup/)– Here are some new guidelines to direct meetupMeetup Meetup 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](https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/meetup-organizer/). organizers when they want to share an event with their meetup group, but shouldn’t plan it as an official event. [It’s Time to Plan Your WP20 Anniversary Celebration!!](https://make.wordpress.org/community/2023/04/07/its-time-to-plan-your-wp20-anniversary-celebration/)– WordPress turns 20 on 27 May. How will you and your community celebrate?  [See all of the Meetup Chapter Events](https://wp20.wordpress.net/) that are scheduled and discover the new resources available to make planning your event fun and simple. **The deadline to order swag is 5 May, that’s this Friday.** [Organizing Diverse & Inclusive WordPress Events APAC](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/organizing-diverse-inclusive-wordpress-events-apac-tickets-618469688487)– Join the 2.5-hour interactive watch party online to learn how to create welcoming and diverse WordPress MeetupsMeetup Meetup 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](https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/meetup-organizer/). and WordCamps for your WordPress community. This event is not just for organizers, but anyone who wants to champion this kind of environment at official WordPress events, now or in the future. [Community Team Training #8: Boosting WordPress Meetup engagement with Meetup.com](https://make.wordpress.org/community/2023/05/03/community-team-training-8-boosting-wordpress-meetup-engagement-with-meetup-com/)– Learn tips and techniques to improve the engagement rate and convert more RSVPs into show-ups. The training also covers features such as the contact members tool, mailing list, direct messages, discussions, event chat, attendee manager, and event check-in. RSVP now! ### Open Posts Check out these new and ongoing discussions needing review, feedback, thoughts and comments. [Updates to the Community Team Contributor Roles and Journey](https://make.wordpress.org/community/2023/04/12/updates-to-the-community-team-contributor-roles-and-journey/)– [@mysweetcate](https://profiles.wordpress.org/mysweetcate/) and [@devinmaeztri](https://profiles.wordpress.org/devinmaeztri/) spent Q1 evaluating the current mentorEvent Supporter Event 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. program, Community DeputyProgram Supporter Community 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](https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/community-deputy/). tasks, and overall contributor journey. This is a summary of changes they suggest for the future. [WCEU Contributor Day: What should we work on?](https://make.wordpress.org/community/2023/04/25/wceu-contributor-day-what-should-we-work-on/)– [@nukaga](https://profiles.wordpress.org/nukaga/) has opened the discussion around what to focus on for this event. Please leave your comments and let us know if you’ll be attending. [Cultivating More Effective Contributing on Contributor Days](https://make.wordpress.org/community/2023/04/19/cultivating-more-effective-contributing-on-contributor-days/)– [@desrosj](https://profiles.wordpress.org/desrosj/) asks us to reconsider how contributor teams are using the very limited amount of face to face time we have together in person either at WordCampWordCamp WordCamps 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](https://central.wordcamp.org/about/). sponsored Contributor Days or stand alone events. [Personalised Coupon Codes for WordCamps](https://make.wordpress.org/community/2023/04/06/personalised-coupon-codes-for-wordcamps/)– [@vertizio](https://profiles.wordpress.org/vertizio/) has suggested that we change the current coupon code for event tickets. He contends that “using a personalised and unique code for everyone entitled to a coupon code is the best solution. Coupon codes are matched against a name and if there’s a mismatch: you know who to approach.” [Announcing the 2023 Community Team Goals](https://make.wordpress.org/community/2023/05/03/announcing-the-2023-community-team-goals/)– The team goals have been posted. Let’s work together to grow and adapt the tools, documentation, and programs we need to support the ever-changing WordPress community! The three goals are: 1. Create resources to improve our Contributor Event experience. 2. Expand our contributor training and support. 3. Improve processes and workflows within the community team to work more efficiently, effectively, and transparently together. ### Announcements / Newsletters * [#WPDiversity](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/wpdiversity/) - [Report: #WPDiversity Inclusion and Diverse Speaker Workshops February and March 2023](https://make.wordpress.org/community/2023/05/02/report-wpdiversity-inclusion-and-diverse-speaker-workshops-february-and-march-2023/) - [Recap of the Diverse Speaker Training group (#WPDiversity) AMER/EMEA on April 26, 2023](https://make.wordpress.org/community/2023/04/28/recap-of-the-diverse-speaker-training-group-wpdiversity-amer-emea-on-april-26-2023/) - [Recap of the Diverse Speaker Training group (#WPDiversity) AMER/EMEA on April 12, 2023](https://make.wordpress.org/community/2023/04/12/recap-of-the-diverse-speaker-training-group-wpdiversity-amer-emea-on-april-12-2023/) * Contributor Working Group - [Recap of Contributor Working Group’s Mentorship Chat on April 20, 2023](https://make.wordpress.org/community/2023/04/25/recap-of-contributor-working-groups-mentorship-chat-on-april-20-2023/) * [Meetup Organizer Newsletter: APRIL 2023](https://make.wordpress.org/community/2023/04/20/meetup-organizer-newsletter-april-2023/) ### Open Floor 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. If it doesn’t get added to the agenda, we welcome you to share it in the meeting thread. **Look forward to seeing you on Thursday, either in the Asia-Pacific / EMEA (12: 00 UTC) or Americas-friendly version (21:00 UTC) of the meeting!** #2023, [#may](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/may/), [#meeting-agenda](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/meeting-agenda/), [#team-chat](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/team-chat/), [#team-meeting](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/team-meeting/) * [Login to Reply](https://login.wordpress.org/?redirect_to=https%3A%2F%2Fmake.wordpress.org%2Fcommunity%2F2023%2F05%2F03%2Fcommunity-team-meeting-agenda-for-4-may-2023%2F%23respond&locale=en_US) [ ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/jillbinder/) [jillbinder](https://profiles.wordpress.org/jillbinder/) 12:52 pm _on_ May 2, 2023 Tags: [DiverseSpeakerWorkshopsReports ( 25 )](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/diversespeakerworkshopsreports/), WPDiversity    # 󠀁[Report: #WPDiversity Inclusion and Diverse Speaker Workshops February and March 2023](https://make.wordpress.org/community/2023/05/02/report-wpdiversity-inclusion-and-diverse-speaker-workshops-february-and-march-2023/)󠁿 In March 2023, the [#WPDiversity](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/wpdiversity/) group held a Diverse Speaker workshop and an Inclusion workshop for individuals in the AMER/EMEA time zone. Also, the first WordCampWordCamp WordCamps 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](https://central.wordcamp.org/about/). Asia was held in February 2023, which included a WPDiversity discussion on creating more inclusive spaces and attracting more diverse speakers.  ## Diverse Speaker Workshops ### How to Own Your Expertise & Start Speaking at WordPress Events AMER/EMEA, March 1, 2023 We held a 2-hour interactive watch party to help boost speaking confidence, which included exercises for speaking topics and real-time feedback. The attendees were supported by speaker mentorsEvent Supporter Event 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. who shared their expertise through the experience. Facilitator: [@jillbinder](https://profiles.wordpress.org/jillbinder/) * Number who attended online: 19 * From number of cities: 18 * From number of countries: 7 (Bangladesh, Cameroon, India, Philippines, Saudi Arabia, Uganda, United States) * Self-reported increase in public speaking self-confidence scores: 32% ### Testimonials “I liked learning about the different talk formats, tips for practising, and brainstorming speaking topics.” – Ryan Smith “I’m really glad I attended – thank you for hosting! It was great doing the different exercises to help us brainstorm a list of speaking topics and get feedback on our ideas from the group.” – Nicole Evans, Web Developer “This workshop raises confidence by breaking down myths about speaking, explains different talk formats so you have a framework for your topic, and gives time for discussion and practice. I enjoyed it and found it helpful!” – Jeremy Saxey, RadiateWP, Gilbert, AZ “That was a really great workshop, and I think it was super helpful for participants. Great job [@jillbinder](https://profiles.wordpress.org/jillbinder/) and [#WPDiversity](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/wpdiversity/)!!”– [@sereedmedia](https://twitter.com/sereedmedia/status/1631048412262023176) (Sé reed) ## Organizing Diverse & Inclusive WordPress Events ### Organizing Diverse & Inclusive WordPress Events AMER/EMEA, March 16, 2023 We held a watch party workshop to help MeetupMeetup Meetup 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](https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/meetup-organizer/). and WordCamp organizers, as well as anyone in WordPress who would like to champion this work, create diverse and inclusive events. Facilitator: [@jillbinder](https://profiles.wordpress.org/jillbinder/) * Number who attended online: 11 * From number of cities: 10 * From number of countries: 5 (Costa Rica, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, United States) * Self-reported increase in preparedness to run an inclusive event: 59% ### Testimonials “This was awesome! I learned so much from the presenters and those attending! New terms and mnemonics, personal stories of others’ experiences, and info to follow up and follow through. I believe that the more information we gain, the more we’re able to make informed decisions. I sincerely feel the information and resources I received from this workshop will help me. Thank you for this!” – Mark-Andrew ## WPDiversity Discussion in Asia ### WPDiversity discussion at WordCamp Asia Contributor DayContributor Day Contributor Days are standalone days, frequently held before or after WordCamps but they can also happen at any time. They are events where people get together to work on various areas of 󠀁[https://make.wordpress.org/](https://make.wordpress.org/)󠁿 There are many teams that people can participate in, each with a different focus. 󠀁[https://make.wordpress.org/support/handbook/getting-started/getting-started-at-a-contributor-day/](https://make.wordpress.org/support/handbook/getting-started/getting-started-at-a-contributor-day/)󠁿, February 17, 2023 In February 2023, the first WordCamp Asia was held, which included a WPDiversity discussion on creating more inclusive spaces and attracting more diverse speakers in WordPress. Moderators: [@onealtr](https://profiles.wordpress.org/onealtr/), [@alliennimmons](https://profiles.wordpress.org/alliennimmons/), [@bobdunn-trainer](https://profiles.wordpress.org/bobdunn-trainer/) * Number who attended online: Approximately 20 * From number of countries: 5 (Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines) ## Impact WordCamp Entebbe March 2023 organizer Arthur Kasirye ([@thehopemonger](https://profiles.wordpress.org/thehopemonger/)) shared with us that thanks to the [#WPDiversity](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/wpdiversity/) speaker workshop that he attended, the camp organizers were able to: * Create their first all-women tech panel * Hold a gender diversity program of female speakers and student attendees * Have more women attend the WordCamp than ever before  [Read more about the highlights here](https://masterwp.com/wordcamp-entebbe-2023-an-amazing-recap/). ## Diverse Speaker Support Channel We have a SlackSlack Slack is a Collaborative Group Chat Platform [https://slack.com/](https://slack.com/). The WordPress community has its own Slack Channel at [https://make.wordpress.org/chat/](https://make.wordpress.org/chat/) channel ([#diverse-speaker-support](https://wordpress.slack.com/archives/C028SE81N3H)) in the Make WordPress Slack for: * getting to know other speakers and event organizers * workshopping talks with each other and with mentors * finding out about WordPress speaking opportunities from WordPress MeetupsMeetup Meetup 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](https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/meetup-organizer/). and WordCamps * getting connected with support for speaker travel expenses Wins these months: A win counts as: * Applying to speak at an event * Speaking at an event * Getting speaker mentorship in the channel There have been so many of these (but most of them not reported in the channel itself) that it’s been hard to keep on tracking. We are creating a new system with a form to make it easier going forward!  ## Thank you A lot of people contribute to making these workshops successful. Thank you to each and every one! ## Upcoming Workshops May 13, 2023 @ 10am-12:30pm IST: [Organizing Diverse & Inclusive WordPress Events APAC](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/organizing-diverse-inclusive-wordpress-events-apac-tickets-618469688487) The list of upcoming [#WPDiversity](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/wpdiversity/) events is posted on the [Diverse Speaker Group (#WPDiversity) page](https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/meetup-organizer/event-formats/diversity-speaker-training-workshop/) in the Community handbook. Please check there for upcoming events. [#diversespeakerworkshopsreports](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/diversespeakerworkshopsreports/) [#diversespeakerworkshopsreports](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/diversespeakerworkshopsreports/) * [Login to Reply](https://login.wordpress.org/?redirect_to=https%3A%2F%2Fmake.wordpress.org%2Fcommunity%2F2023%2F05%2F02%2Freport-wpdiversity-inclusion-and-diverse-speaker-workshops-february-and-march-2023%2F%23respond&locale=en_US) [ ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/jillbinder/) [jillbinder](https://profiles.wordpress.org/jillbinder/) 1:31 pm _on_ April 28, 2023 Tags: WPDiversity    # 󠀁[Recap of the Diverse Speaker Training group (#WPDiversity) AMER/EMEA on April 26, 2023](https://make.wordpress.org/community/2023/04/28/recap-of-the-diverse-speaker-training-group-wpdiversity-amer-emea-on-april-26-2023/)󠁿 **Attending:** [@askdesign](https://profiles.wordpress.org/askdesign/), [@dashifen](https://profiles.wordpress.org/dashifen/), [@jillbinder](https://profiles.wordpress.org/jillbinder/), [@julia](https://profiles.wordpress.org/julia/), [@martatorre](https://profiles.wordpress.org/martatorre/), [@onealtr](https://profiles.wordpress.org/onealtr/), [@sc0ttkclark](https://profiles.wordpress.org/sc0ttkclark/), [@wpfangirl](https://profiles.wordpress.org/wpfangirl/) **Host:** [@askdesign](https://profiles.wordpress.org/askdesign/) **Start:** https://wordpress.slack.com/archives/C037W5S7X/p1682528414231389 ## Summary **0** – Checkins **1** – First time here**2** – Who we are ([@jillbinder](https://profiles.wordpress.org/jillbinder/)) + Comments, questions, ideas (anyone) [@jillbinder](https://profiles.wordpress.org/jillbinder/) described our programs and how to get involved. **3** – Q1 review and profile badges + Q2 plans ([@jillbinder](https://profiles.wordpress.org/jillbinder/)) We met all of the Q1 goals: * 1 Diverse Speaker workshop (we held 2!) * Support the community on  how to run the Diverse Speaker workshop * 1 Inclusion workshop * 1 follow-up Inclusion SlackSlack Slack is a Collaborative Group Chat Platform [https://slack.com/](https://slack.com/). The WordPress community has its own Slack Channel at [https://make.wordpress.org/chat/](https://make.wordpress.org/chat/) chat * Speaker placement: At least 1 person applies to speak, gets accepted to speak, or gets mentorship in our channel a month * At least 25% workshop participants join the Diverse Speaker Support Slack channel * At least 1 new volunteer Our Q2 goals: * Support the community on how to run the Diverse Speaker workshop * 1 Inclusion workshop (reach 7+ cities, Preparedness to run an inclusive event increase 30%+) * 1 follow-up Inclusion Slack chat * Speaker placement: At least 1 person applies to speak, gets accepted to speak, or gets mentorship in our channel a month * At least 1 new volunteer Stretch goals: * Team dashboard * Slack translation tool add-on * Diversity in Spain: [@martatorre](https://profiles.wordpress.org/martatorre/) is working on a few projects * Simplifying our team’s handbook page https://tiny.cc/wpdiversity – [@dashifen](https://profiles.wordpress.org/dashifen/) offered to help * Creating a page for marketing to link to **4 **– Recent & Upcoming workshops ([@jillbinder](https://profiles.wordpress.org/jillbinder/)) Organizing Diverse and Inclusive WordPress Events Follow-up Slack discussion – April 20, 2023. It was a really lively chat! * 14 people * 6 countries (India, Luxembourg, Mexico, Philippines, Uganda, United States) * 14 cities Our first Inclusion workshop for APAC is May 13, 2023: [Organizing Diverse & Inclusive WordPress Events APAC](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/organizing-diverse-inclusive-wordpress-events-apac-tickets-618469688487) **5 **– WPDiversity APAC ([@onealtr](https://profiles.wordpress.org/onealtr/)) [@onealtr](https://profiles.wordpress.org/onealtr/) shared upcoming WC WordCamps and events **6** – Diversity in Spain project ([@martatorre](https://profiles.wordpress.org/martatorre/)) At WordCampWordCamp WordCamps 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](https://central.wordcamp.org/about/). Barcelona next week: * diversity table (Contributor DayContributor Day Contributor Days are standalone days, frequently held before or after WordCamps but they can also happen at any time. They are events where people get together to work on various areas of [https://make.wordpress.org/](https://make.wordpress.org/) There are many teams that people can participate in, each with a different focus. [https://make.wordpress.org/support/handbook/getting-started/getting-started-at-a-contributor-day/](https://make.wordpress.org/support/handbook/getting-started/getting-started-at-a-contributor-day/)) * giving a talk on diversity - We talked about Marta’s diversity t-shirt and how to overcome stage fright **7** – WPDiversity t-shirts ([@martatorre](https://profiles.wordpress.org/martatorre/)) [@martatorre](https://profiles.wordpress.org/martatorre/) gave the update that our team has a 20% off discount coupon for the [diversity t-shirt](https://mercantile.wordpress.org/product/diversity-wordpress-t-shirt/) in the WordPress Swag Store **8 **– Speaker Wins Game ([@jillbinder](https://profiles.wordpress.org/jillbinder/)) [@jillbinder](https://profiles.wordpress.org/jillbinder/) gave an update on our April Speaker Wins game in the diverse-speaker-support channel gaining momentum **9** – Other Updates + Next meeting host (anyone) [@askdesign](https://profiles.wordpress.org/askdesign/) offered to host again unless someone else wants the role [@jillbinder](https://profiles.wordpress.org/jillbinder/) shared a blog post from a [workshop participant about their journey from the workshop to speaking at WordCamp Kerala](https://akshayar.online/from-novice-to-wordcamp-speaker-navigating-the-journey/) [@jillbinder](https://profiles.wordpress.org/jillbinder/) is working with [@planningwrite](https://profiles.wordpress.org/planningwrite/) on how her Support Inclusion in Tech and our [#WPDiversity](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/wpdiversity/) program can improve how we support one another **End:** https://wordpress.slack.com/archives/C037W5S7X/p1682531988067309 * [Login to Reply](https://login.wordpress.org/?redirect_to=https%3A%2F%2Fmake.wordpress.org%2Fcommunity%2F2023%2F04%2F28%2Frecap-of-the-diverse-speaker-training-group-wpdiversity-amer-emea-on-april-26-2023%2F%23respond&locale=en_US) [ ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/jillbinder/) [jillbinder](https://profiles.wordpress.org/jillbinder/) 2:28 pm _on_ April 27, 2023 Tags: [DiverseSpeakerWorkshopsReports ( 25 )](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/diversespeakerworkshopsreports/), [WordCamps ( 247 )](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/wordcamps/), [WordPress ( 5 )](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/wordpress/), WPDiversity    # 󠀁[Report: #WPDiversity Diverse Speaker Workshops December 2022 and January 2023](https://make.wordpress.org/community/2023/04/27/report-wpdiversity-diverse-speaker-workshops-december-2022-and-january-2023/)󠁿 In December 2022 and January 2023, the [#WPDiversity](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/wpdiversity/) group held diverse speaker workshops in AMER/EMEA and APAC time zones, respectively. Also Italy held a speaker workshop. ## Diverse Speaker Workshops We held two interactive watch parties that included speaking topic exercises and real-time feedback. The attendees were supported by several speaker mentorsEvent Supporter Event 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. who helped support them through the experience. ## December 2022 How to Own Your Expertise & Start Speaking at WordPress Events [#WPDiversity](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/wpdiversity/), December 7, 2022 Facilitator: [@jillbinder](https://profiles.wordpress.org/jillbinder/) * Number who attended online: 22 * From number of cities: 21 * From number of countries: 12 (Bangladesh, Canada, Germany, India, Italy, Philippines, Serbia, Slovakia, South Africa, Spain, Uganda, United States) * Self-reported increase in public speaking self-confidence scores: 48% ### Testimonials “Studying the material on your own is already very useful, but taking the workshop is another experience! Having the chance to share and receive feedback from the group is the most valuable thing for me. I’d recommend anyone to participate in the next one!” – Isotta Peira, Community Engagement Specialist, Barcelona, Spain “I really liked seeing new faces and hearing new ideas.” – Ljubica Goranovic, Digital Marketing Specialist, Serbia ## January 2023 How to Own Your Expertise & Start Speaking at WordPress Events APAC, January 28, 2023 Facilitator: [@jillbinder](https://profiles.wordpress.org/jillbinder/) * Number who attended online: 31 * From number of cities: 27 * From number of countries: 10 (Australia, Denmark, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Pakistan, Philippines, Sweden, United Arab Emirates, United States) * Self-reported increase in public speaking self-confidence scores: 40% * Number from the workshop who applied to speak at WordCampWordCamp WordCamps 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](https://central.wordcamp.org/about/). Kerala: 5 applications from 4 workshop participants ### Testimonials _There were a lot of amazing testimonials shared by participants during the event and in the feedback form afterward. You can read the testimonials under the “Show full post” section below._ ### Impact The 4 speakers from the workshop who applied to speak at WordCamp Kerala were all accepted. They all reported back that they had really great experiences speaking thanks to the workshop. One of the speakers wrote a blog post about the workshop and her experience : [https://akshayar.online/from-novice-to-wordcamp-speaker-navigating-the-journey/](https://akshayar.online/from-novice-to-wordcamp-speaker-navigating-the-journey/) ## Speaker Workshop in Italy January 10, 2023 Facilitator: [@simo70](https://profiles.wordpress.org/simo70/) * Language: Italian * Number who attended: 4 * From number of cities: 3 (Ancona, Milan, Rome) * From number of countries: 1 (Italy) “I would like to thank all the people who participated, [the #WPDiversity group ](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAAFpi8BdNZK2q94RYT1PkorM97AX6dMPfo) for the great materials, and all the people who did the Italian translations with me.” — Simona Simionato ## Diverse Speaker Support Channel We have a SlackSlack Slack is a Collaborative Group Chat Platform [https://slack.com/](https://slack.com/). The WordPress community has its own Slack Channel at [https://make.wordpress.org/chat/](https://make.wordpress.org/chat/) channel ([#diverse-speaker-support](https://wordpress.slack.com/archives/C028SE81N3H)) in the Make WordPress Slack for: * getting to know other speakers and event organizers * workshopping talks with each other and with mentors * finding out about WordPress speaking opportunities from WordPress MeetupsMeetup Meetup 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](https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/meetup-organizer/). and WordCamps * getting connected with support for speaker travel expenses Wins these months: A win counts as: * Applying to speak at an event * Speaking at an event * Getting speaker mentorship in the channel There have been so many of these (but most of them not reported in the channel itself) that it’s been hard to keep on tracking. We are creating a new system with a form to make it easier going forward! If we do get the numbers, we will update this post. ## Thank you A lot of people contribute to making these workshops successful. Thank you to each and every one! . ## Upcoming Workshops May 13, 2023 @ 10am-12:30pm IST: [Organizing Diverse & Inclusive WordPress Events APAC](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/organizing-diverse-inclusive-wordpress-events-apac-tickets-618469688487) The list of upcoming [#WPDiversity](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/wpdiversity/) events is posted on the [Diverse Speaker Group (#WPDiversity) page](https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/meetup-organizer/event-formats/diversity-speaker-training-workshop/) in the Community handbook. Please check there for upcoming events. [#diversespeakerworkshopsreports](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/diversespeakerworkshopsreports/) . . ## Testimonials: How to Own Your Expertise & Start Speaking at WordPress Events APAC, January 28, 2023 [Continue reading →](https://make.wordpress.org/community/2023/04/27/report-wpdiversity-diverse-speaker-workshops-december-2022-and-january-2023/#more-38051) [#diversespeakerworkshopsreports](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/diversespeakerworkshopsreports/), [#wordcamps](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/wordcamps/), [#wordpress](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/wordpress/) * [Login to Reply](https://login.wordpress.org/?redirect_to=https%3A%2F%2Fmake.wordpress.org%2Fcommunity%2F2023%2F04%2F27%2Freport-wpdiversity-diverse-speaker-workshops-december-2022-and-january-2023%2F%23respond&locale=en_US) [ ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/jillbinder/) [jillbinder](https://profiles.wordpress.org/jillbinder/) 8:00 pm _on_ April 12, 2023 Tags: WPDiversity    # 󠀁[Recap of the Diverse Speaker Training group (#WPDiversity) AMER/EMEA on April 12, 2023](https://make.wordpress.org/community/2023/04/12/recap-of-the-diverse-speaker-training-group-wpdiversity-amer-emea-on-april-12-2023/)󠁿 **Attending:** [@askdesign](https://profiles.wordpress.org/askdesign/), [@jillbinder](https://profiles.wordpress.org/jillbinder/), [@martatorre](https://profiles.wordpress.org/martatorre/), [@onealtr](https://profiles.wordpress.org/onealtr/), [@volkswagenchick](https://profiles.wordpress.org/volkswagenchick/) **Host:** [@jillbinder](https://profiles.wordpress.org/jillbinder/) **Start:** https://wordpress.slack.com/archives/C037W5S7X/p1681318836003579 ## Summary **1** – Attendance and check-ins (everyone) **2** – First time here**3** – Who we are ([@jillbinder](https://profiles.wordpress.org/jillbinder/)) + Comments, questions, ideas (anyone) Questions and things discussed: [@jillbinder](https://profiles.wordpress.org/jillbinder/): Should we start to connect (do check ins) earlier in the meeting?[@martatorre](https://profiles.wordpress.org/martatorre/): I would like to know which volunteers are active in this group, to learn more about them.[@askdesign](https://profiles.wordpress.org/askdesign/): When there’s a call for speakers, when is it appropriate for one of us from this group to offer to speak? [@askdesign](https://profiles.wordpress.org/askdesign/): Maybe we could compile a list for ourselves about which subjects we could speak on? **4** – Recent & Upcoming workshops ([@jillbinder](https://profiles.wordpress.org/jillbinder/)) [@jillbinder](https://profiles.wordpress.org/jillbinder/) reported on success of recent workshops Upcoming: * “Organizing Diverse and Inclusive WordPress Events Follow-up SlackSlack Slack is a Collaborative Group Chat Platform [https://slack.com/](https://slack.com/). The WordPress community has its own Slack Channel at [https://make.wordpress.org/chat/](https://make.wordpress.org/chat/) chat AMER/EMEA – Thursday, April 20, 2023 - Who is available for 15 min plus the hour of the event on April 20 to help out? * “Organizing Diverse & Inclusive WordPress Events APAC – Saturday, May 13, 2023 **5 **– Landing Page ([@jillbinder](https://profiles.wordpress.org/jillbinder/)) [@Santana](https://profiles.wordpress.org/santana/).Inniss has a great idea for us: Create a Marketing Landing Page with simple, clear messages about our programs and events. Who can write a first draft? Who else can make suggestions and edits? **6 **– WPDiversity APAC ([@onealtr](https://profiles.wordpress.org/onealtr/)) [@onealtr](https://profiles.wordpress.org/onealtr/) reported on meetupMeetup Meetup 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](https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/meetup-organizer/). reactivation and upcoming WordCamps in APAC **7** – Diversity in Spain project ([@martatorre](https://profiles.wordpress.org/martatorre/)) [@martatorre](https://profiles.wordpress.org/martatorre/) will hold the first diversity table on Contributor DayContributor Day Contributor Days are standalone days, frequently held before or after WordCamps but they can also happen at any time. They are events where people get together to work on various areas of [https://make.wordpress.org/](https://make.wordpress.org/) There are many teams that people can participate in, each with a different focus. [https://make.wordpress.org/support/handbook/getting-started/getting-started-at-a-contributor-day/](https://make.wordpress.org/support/handbook/getting-started/getting-started-at-a-contributor-day/) in Spain at WordCampWordCamp WordCamps 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](https://central.wordcamp.org/about/). Barcelona!_( Jill’s note: This will be the first diversity table on Contributor Day outside of a flagship WordCamp!)_ [@martatorre](https://profiles.wordpress.org/martatorre/) will speak at WordCamp Barcelona with the topic: “Why do I have to fight for diversity in WordPress?” She is getting help with collecting data for the talk and for our team’s use. **8** – WPDiversity t-shirts ([@martatorre](https://profiles.wordpress.org/martatorre/)) [@martatorre](https://profiles.wordpress.org/martatorre/) asked if group members are interested in buying the WordPress diversity t-shirt: [https://mercantile.wordpress.org/product/diversity-wordpress-t-shirt/](https://mercantile.wordpress.org/product/diversity-wordpress-t-shirt/) **9 **– Speaker Wins Game ([@jillbinder](https://profiles.wordpress.org/jillbinder/)) [@jillbinder](https://profiles.wordpress.org/jillbinder/) talked about our very first [speaker wins accountability game](https://wordpress.slack.com/archives/C028SE81N3H/p1680557783566519) for speaker journeys, and encouraging people to use the new [wins form](https://tiny.cc/WPDiversityWins) that we just launched on [#diverse-speaker-support](https://wordpress.slack.com/archives/C028SE81N3H) and asked for how it can be improved. **10** – Other Updates + Next meeting host (anyone) * [@juliarosia](https://profiles.wordpress.org/juliarosia/) and [@jillbinder](https://profiles.wordpress.org/jillbinder/) have started compiling a list of people in [#diverse-speaker-support](https://wordpress.slack.com/archives/C028SE81N3H) who have topics ready to go, and we are going to show this list to Meetup organizers. Please add yourselves: https://wordpress.slack.com/archives/C028SE81N3H/p1680640448300839 * [@askdesign](https://profiles.wordpress.org/askdesign/) will be our next meeting host on April 26, 2023. * [@oneal](https://profiles.wordpress.org/oneal/), one of our long-term, invaluable [#WPDiversity](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/wpdiversity/) team members, received the Yoast Care fund! Nominated by @planningwrite **End:** https://wordpress.slack.com/archives/C037W5S7X/p1681322439970029 * [Login to Reply](https://login.wordpress.org/?redirect_to=https%3A%2F%2Fmake.wordpress.org%2Fcommunity%2F2023%2F04%2F12%2Frecap-of-the-diverse-speaker-training-group-wpdiversity-amer-emea-on-april-12-2023%2F%23respond&locale=en_US) [ ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/jillbinder/) [jillbinder](https://profiles.wordpress.org/jillbinder/) 10:29 pm _on_ March 22, 2023 Tags: WPDiversity    # 󠀁[Recap of the Diverse Speaker Training group (#WPDiversity) AMER/EMEA on March 22, 2023](https://make.wordpress.org/community/2023/03/22/recap-of-the-diverse-speaker-training-group-wpdiversity-amer-emea-on-march-22-2023/)󠁿 **Attending:** [@askdesign](https://profiles.wordpress.org/askdesign/), [@dashifen](https://profiles.wordpress.org/dashifen/), [@jillbinder](https://profiles.wordpress.org/jillbinder/), [@martatorre](https://profiles.wordpress.org/martatorre/), [@onealtr](https://profiles.wordpress.org/onealtr/), [@santanainniss](https://profiles.wordpress.org/santanainniss/) [@wpfangirl](https://profiles.wordpress.org/wpfangirl/) **Host:** [@wpfangirl](https://profiles.wordpress.org/wpfangirl/) **Start:** https://wordpress.slack.com/archives/C037W5S7X/p1679504407533679 ## Summary **1** – Attendance and check-ins (everyone) **2** – First time here **3** – Who we are ([@jillbinder](https://profiles.wordpress.org/jillbinder/)) + Comments, questions, ideas (anyone) [@jillbinder](https://profiles.wordpress.org/jillbinder/) covered who we are and how people can help. [@wpfangirl](https://profiles.wordpress.org/wpfangirl/) said that our Inclusion workshop last week was really illuminating [@martatorre](https://profiles.wordpress.org/martatorre/) asked if we have a safe space program, such as groups that are just for women so they feel safe to talk and discuss technology without fear. Answer: Not officially, but groups are welcome to do this as they choose. There are certain guidelines and recommendations in [this thread on WordPress Slack](https://wordpress.slack.com/archives/C037W5S7X/p1678743477063379). **4** – Recent & Upcoming workshops ([@jillbinder](https://profiles.wordpress.org/jillbinder/)) The Inclusion workshop with special guest @camikaos last week went great! And [@boren](https://profiles.wordpress.org/boren/) sharing valuable links from stimpunks.org. 11 attended from 10 cities in 5 countries First results — sometimes go up more with the feedback form due a week later: self- reported preparedness to run an inclusive event score went up 59%! Upcoming events: [https://tiny.cc/wpdiversity](https://tiny.cc/wpdiversity) April 20, 2023: Follow-up SlackSlack Slack is a Collaborative Group Chat Platform [https://slack.com/](https://slack.com/). The WordPress community has its own Slack Channel at [https://make.wordpress.org/chat/](https://make.wordpress.org/chat/) Chat for ‘Organizing Diverse & Inclusive WordPress Events AMER/EMEA’ on [#community-events](https://wordpress.slack.com/archives/C02RQC7RN) May 13, 2023:Organizing Diverse & Inclusive WordPress Events APAC **5 **– Marketing ([@santanainniss](https://profiles.wordpress.org/santanainniss/)) @santanainnis had good interactions on the posts about last week’s workshop, and it showed. We had a big uptick in number of registrations after she started posting. **6 **– WPDiversity APAC ([@onealtr](https://profiles.wordpress.org/onealtr/)) WordCampWordCamp WordCamps 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](https://central.wordcamp.org/about/). Kerala will be this weekend. They shared with us that 4 of the speakers will be from our diverse speaker workshops. WordCamps in Asia are being announced. **7** – Diversity in Spain project ([@martatorre](https://profiles.wordpress.org/martatorre/)) + Ideas wanted: Diversity room & cameras ([@jillbinder](https://profiles.wordpress.org/jillbinder/)& [@martatorre](https://profiles.wordpress.org/martatorre/)) [@martatorre](https://profiles.wordpress.org/martatorre/) asked for ideas for the diversity table (which will be a classroom) on Contributor dayContributor Day Contributor Days are standalone days, frequently held before or after WordCamps but they can also happen at any time. They are events where people get together to work on various areas of [https://make.wordpress.org/](https://make.wordpress.org/) There are many teams that people can participate in, each with a different focus. [https://make.wordpress.org/support/handbook/getting-started/getting-started-at-a-contributor-day/](https://make.wordpress.org/support/handbook/getting-started/getting-started-at-a-contributor-day/) at WordCamp Barcelona. She will also have access to a professional camera and asked for ideas on what to do with the cameras. **8** – WPDiversity t-shirts ([@martatorre](https://profiles.wordpress.org/martatorre/)) Not something created by our group, but created by others in the community who are passionate about diversity in WordPress: [@martatorre](https://profiles.wordpress.org/martatorre/) shared with us that there is a WordPress t-shirt that represents diversity that is for sale in the online WordPress store. [https://mercantile.wordpress.org/product/diversity-wordpress-t-shirt/](https://mercantile.wordpress.org/product/diversity-wordpress-t-shirt/). If many of us are interested in it, we can get a discount for our team. We talked about ordering these for when we have WPDiversity events/tables at WordCamps! **9 **– “Wins” project & Handbook updates ([@jillbinder](https://profiles.wordpress.org/jillbinder/)) [@jillbinder](https://profiles.wordpress.org/jillbinder/) asked for feedback on: * the changes to our [handbook page](https://tiny.cc/wpdiversity) * the Accountability game she is creating for April 2023 for the diverse-speaker- support Slack channel **10** – Other Updates + Next meeting host (anyone) **End:** https://wordpress.slack.com/archives/C037W5S7X/p1679508140393939 [#wpdiversity](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/wpdiversity/) * [Login to Reply](https://login.wordpress.org/?redirect_to=https%3A%2F%2Fmake.wordpress.org%2Fcommunity%2F2023%2F03%2F22%2Frecap-of-the-diverse-speaker-training-group-wpdiversity-amer-emea-on-march-22-2023%2F%23respond&locale=en_US) [ ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/jillbinder/) [jillbinder](https://profiles.wordpress.org/jillbinder/) 10:14 pm _on_ March 8, 2023 Tags: WPDiversity    # 󠀁[Recap of the Diverse Speaker Training group (#WPDiversity) AMER/EMEA on March 8, 2023](https://make.wordpress.org/community/2023/03/08/recap-of-the-diverse-speaker-training-group-wpdiversity-amer-emea-on-march-8-2023/)󠁿 **Attending:** [@jillbinder](https://profiles.wordpress.org/jillbinder/) [@juliarosia](https://profiles.wordpress.org/juliarosia/) [@kcrockett](https://profiles.wordpress.org/kcrockett/) [@martatorre](https://profiles.wordpress.org/martatorre/) [@onealtr](https://profiles.wordpress.org/onealtr/) **Attended by proxy:** [@santanainniss](https://profiles.wordpress.org/santanainniss/) **Host:** [@jillbinder](https://profiles.wordpress.org/jillbinder/) **Start:** https://wordpress.slack.com/archives/C037W5S7X/p1678298454422199 ## Summary **1** – Attendance and check-ins (everyone) **2** – First time here**3** – Who we are ([@jillbinder](https://profiles.wordpress.org/jillbinder/)) + Comments, questions, ideas (anyone) [@jillbinder](https://profiles.wordpress.org/jillbinder/) got feedback on a working group summary she is creating for putting on the handbook page. **4** – Workshops ([@jillbinder](https://profiles.wordpress.org/jillbinder/)) March 1 workshop: great attendance and energy. At least 2 have already applied to speak at WordCamps March 16 workshop: [Organizing Diverse & Inclusive WordPress Events AMER/EMEA](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/organizing-diverse-inclusive-wordpress-events-ameremea-tickets-561034247537). [@jillbinder](https://profiles.wordpress.org/jillbinder/) asked for help with spreading the word about the event to WP MeetupMeetup Meetup 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](https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/meetup-organizer/). and WordCampWordCamp WordCamps 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](https://central.wordcamp.org/about/). organizers. **5 **– Marketing ([@santanainniss](https://profiles.wordpress.org/santanainniss/)) [@santanainniss](https://profiles.wordpress.org/santanainniss/) shared that the March 1 social media clicks were the second highest ever. We have posts scheduled for March 9, 10, 15 for our March 16 Organizer workshop. Santana will circle back with those links for us to share. **6 **– WPDiversity APAC ([@onealtr](https://profiles.wordpress.org/onealtr/)) [@onealtr](https://profiles.wordpress.org/onealtr/) shared about the successes of WC Asia overall, and the diversity items: * The speaker selection was 80% from and Asian country and 20% from elsewhere in the world * There was a  60/40% male/female and non-binary selection among the speakers * They had food available for different cultures, religions, and medical reasons * [@onealtr](https://profiles.wordpress.org/onealtr/), [@alliennimmons](https://profiles.wordpress.org/alliennimmons/), and [@bobwp](https://profiles.wordpress.org/bobwp/) moderated a [#WPDiversity](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/wpdiversity/) discussion during Contributor DayContributor Day Contributor Days are standalone days, frequently held before or after WordCamps but they can also happen at any time. They are events where people get together to work on various areas of [https://make.wordpress.org/](https://make.wordpress.org/) There are many teams that people can participate in, each with a different focus. [https://make.wordpress.org/support/handbook/getting-started/getting-started-at-a-contributor-day/](https://make.wordpress.org/support/handbook/getting-started/getting-started-at-a-contributor-day/). There were about 20 attendees from Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, The Philippines and Malaysia. **7** – Diversity in Spain project ([@martatorre](https://profiles.wordpress.org/martatorre/)) [@martatorre](https://profiles.wordpress.org/martatorre/) is helping the WordPress Barcelona team to make a diversity table on Contributor day. She is requesting [ideas for what to do at the WPDiversity table](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kd8qZm-g5fXMgLmuIkIOQdG-9vms8m8bpveiTh48_CE/edit). **8 **– Updates: “Wins” project, Translation tool, upcoming workshops schedule, daylight savings time change ([@jillbinder](https://profiles.wordpress.org/jillbinder/)) Updates from Jill: * We have a [new form to collect “speaking wins”](https://tiny.cc/WPDiversityWins) from the diverse-speaker-support channel * We will have an accountability game with the form in April * We are working on testing a translation add-on on the WordPress SlackSlack Slack is a Collaborative Group Chat Platform [https://slack.com/](https://slack.com/). The WordPress community has its own Slack Channel at [https://make.wordpress.org/chat/](https://make.wordpress.org/chat/), especially for use in diverse-speaker-support * We have WPDiversity workshops through to June 2023 listed on our [Upcoming Events on our handbook page](https://tiny.cc/wpdiversity) * Daylight Savings time happens this weekend. Our next meeting will be at 5pm UTC instead of 6pm UTC **9** – Other Updates + Next meeting host (anyone) **End:** https://wordpress.slack.com/archives/C037W5S7X/p1678302058609709 * [Login to Reply](https://login.wordpress.org/?redirect_to=https%3A%2F%2Fmake.wordpress.org%2Fcommunity%2F2023%2F03%2F08%2Frecap-of-the-diverse-speaker-training-group-wpdiversity-amer-emea-on-march-8-2023%2F%23respond&locale=en_US) [ ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/jillbinder/) [jillbinder](https://profiles.wordpress.org/jillbinder/) 7:09 pm _on_ March 7, 2023 Tags: WPDiversity, [WPDiversityWorkshops ( 33 )](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/wpdiversityworkshops/) # 󠀁[Calling all Meetup and WordCamp organizers: Join us on March 16, 2023](https://make.wordpress.org/community/2023/03/07/upcoming-wpdiversity-events-march-2023-2/)󠁿 We have added another workshop to March 2023! This [#WPDiversity](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/wpdiversity/) workshop is in a week and includes a special guest. Please join us and help us spread the word! ## Diverse and Inclusive WordPress Events Workshop March 16, 2023 @ 10:00am–12:00pm PST: [Organizing Diverse & Inclusive WordPress Events AMER/EMEA](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/organizing-diverse-inclusive-wordpress-events-ameremea-tickets-561034247537) This workshop is timed for people in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, North America, Central America and South America who speak English to join us. [Check your time here](https://dateful.com/time-zone-converter?t=10am&d=2023-03-16&tz2=PST-PDT-Pacific-Time). Do you run or attend WordPress events and notice only one type of person is attending? You’d love to see more diversity represented, but people are either not showing up — or they attend once and don’t come back. What can you do to be a good ally to foster, promote, and support diversity and an inclusive space? This workshop is beneficial for all levels of Diversity and Inclusion knowledge, from complete beginners to experienced event organizers who are already incorporating good practises. This is not just for organizers, but anyone who wants to champion this kind of environment at official WordPress events, now or in the future.  **Plus we have a special guest!** Cami Kaos, who focuses on Diversity and Inclusion in Talent Operations at Automattic, will be joining us as a mentorEvent Supporter Event 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. for this interactive watch party online. During the 2.5-hour workshop, you’ll learn how to create welcoming and diverse WordPress MeetupsMeetup Meetup 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](https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/meetup-organizer/). and WordCamps for your WordPress community. [Learn more and register now](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/organizing-diverse-inclusive-wordpress-events-ameremea-tickets-561034247537) P.S. This workshop includes a follow-up SlackSlack Slack is a Collaborative Group Chat Platform [https://slack.com/](https://slack.com/). The WordPress community has its own Slack Channel at [https://make.wordpress.org/chat/](https://make.wordpress.org/chat/) Chat event on April 20, 2023 at 10am PDT/1pm EDT. You can [find all of our upcoming #WPDiversity events on our handbook page](https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/meetup-organizer/event-formats/diversity-speaker-training-workshop/). [#wpdiversityworkshops](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/wpdiversityworkshops/) * [Login to Reply](https://login.wordpress.org/?redirect_to=https%3A%2F%2Fmake.wordpress.org%2Fcommunity%2F2023%2F03%2F07%2Fupcoming-wpdiversity-events-march-2023-2%2F%23respond&locale=en_US) [ ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/nukaga/) [Junko Nukaga](https://profiles.wordpress.org/nukaga/) 1:57 pm _on_ March 1, 2023 Tags: [community-team ( 229 )](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/community-team/), [meeting-agenda ( 84 )](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/meeting-agenda/), [team chat ( 111 )](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/team-chat/), [team meeting ( 56 )](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/team-meeting/), WPDiversity    # 󠀁[​​Community Team Meeting Agenda for 2 March 2023](https://make.wordpress.org/community/2023/03/01/community-team-meeting-agenda-for-2-march-2023/)󠁿 The Community Team chat takes place the first Thursday of every month.  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! Asia-Pacific / EMEA friendly meeting: [Thursday, 2 March 2023 at 12:00 PM UTC](https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?iso=20221201T12&p1=1440) Americas friendly meeting: [Thursday, 2 March 2023 at 21:00 PM UTC](https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?iso=20221201T21&p1=1440) 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: [@leo](https://wordpress.slack.com/team/U02S5JD49), [@nukaga](https://wordpress.slack.com/team/U02RZLY39), or [@mysweetcate](https://wordpress.slack.com/team/U4QJ6TGJZ). 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. ## Check-ins: DeputiesProgram Supporter Community 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](https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/community-deputy/)󠁿. / MentorsEvent Supporter Event 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. / 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. [2023 Global Sponsors: Announcement](https://make.wordpress.org/community/2023/02/08/2023-global-sponsors-announcement/)– The Global Community Sponsors for 2023. Thank you to all the sponsors that support the WordPress community programs, including WordCamps and WordPress Chapter MeetupMeetup Meetup 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](https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/meetup-organizer/). groups. [Updates to the WordCamp Site Setup Handbook Page](https://make.wordpress.org/community/2023/02/17/updates-to-the-wordcamp-site-setup-handbook-page/)– Updated the DeputyProgram Supporter Community 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](https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/community-deputy/). Handbook WordCampWordCamp WordCamps 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](https://central.wordcamp.org/about/). Listing & Site Setup page with the current step by step guide to set up WordCamp websites in 2023. [Suggested update to Events Code of Conduct](https://make.wordpress.org/community/2023/02/27/suggested-update-to-events-code-of-conduct/)– It is proposed to add a Statement about Socials or Supplemental Events to the Code of ConductCode of Conduct “A code of conduct is a set of rules outlining the norms, rules, and responsibilities or proper practices of an individual party.” - [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Code_of_conduct) by [@angelasjinDeadline for comments: 6 March 2023 [WordCamp Asia 2023 Contributor Day](https://make.wordpress.org/community/2023/02/14/wordcamp-asia-2023-contributor-day/)– [**@tacoverdo**](https://profiles.wordpress.org/tacoverdo/) and [**@mysweetcate**](https://profiles.wordpress.org/mysweetcate/) Thank you for leading the community table at WordCamp Asia. This is on the agenda for WC Asia, but it is also an ongoing issue for the community, and although WC Asia has passed, please feel free to comment if you have an opinion. ## Open Posts Check out these new and ongoing discussions needing review, feedback, thoughts and comments. [Update: APAC Meetup Reactivation Project](https://make.wordpress.org/community/2023/02/03/update-apac-meetup-reactivation-project/)– This is a report on the Meetup Reactivation Project, which has been active since last July. The next update has not been released yet this year, but there are stories to share that will give you an idea of what to expect in the future. [Discussion: Refining the Mentor Program](https://make.wordpress.org/community/2023/02/13/discussion-refining-the-mentor-program/)– [**@mysweetcate**](https://profiles.wordpress.org/mysweetcate/) and [**@devinmaeztri**](https://profiles.wordpress.org/devinmaeztri/) are working to improve our current MentorEvent Supporter Event 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. program. This post contains 4 issues and 3 Discussion Posts for support a growing community team. [Upcoming #WPDiversity Events: March 2023](https://make.wordpress.org/community/2023/02/20/upcoming-wpdiversity-events-march-2023/)– March 2023 [#WPDiversity](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/wpdiversity/) schedule. Please join us and help us spread the word! [Feature request: additional roles for WordCamp sites](https://make.wordpress.org/community/2023/02/21/feature-request-additional-roles-for-wordcamp-sites/)– Discussion about adding roles to WordCamp sites. Deadline for comments: 21 March 2023 [Proposal: Modify the Events and News widget to show topic-based meetups worldwide](https://make.wordpress.org/community/2023/02/27/proposal-modify-the-events-and-news-widget-to-show-topic-based-meetups-worldwide/)– Proposal by [@alh0319](https://profiles.wordpress.org/alh0319/). Allow events from topic-based meetupsMeetup Meetup 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](https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/meetup-organizer/). to show in the Events and News widgetWidget A 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. worldwide. ## Announcements / Newsletters * [Recap of the Diverse Speaker Training group (#WPDiversity) AMER/EMEA on February 8, 2023](https://make.wordpress.org/community/2023/02/11/recap-of-the-diverse-speaker-training-group-wpdiversity-amer-emea-on-february-8-2023/) * [Recap of the Diverse Speaker Training group (#WPDiversity) AMER/EMEA on February 22, 2023– Check out the details from the most recent Diverse Speaker Training group. * [Meetup Organizer Newsletter: February 2023](https://make.wordpress.org/community/2023/02/15/meetup-organizer-newsletter-february-2023/) * [Apply to Attend the 2023 Community Summit](https://make.wordpress.org/community/2023/02/08/apply-to-attend-the-2023-community-summit/)– This is a post with registration details for the 2023 Community Summit, which will be held August 22-23, 2023. * [Meetup.com Accessibility Overlay February Update](https://make.wordpress.org/community/2023/02/17/meetup-com-accessibility-overlay-february-update/)– In November 2022, WordPress meetup organizers expressed their disappointment in Meetup.com’s accessibilityAccessibility Accessibility (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) overlay, and brought this to the attention of the Community Team. Here’s the latest update from the meetup.com team. ## Open Floor 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! --- Thanks to [**@mysweetcate**](https://profiles.wordpress.org/mysweetcate/) for checking this post! [#community-team](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/community-team/), [#meeting-agenda](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/meeting-agenda/), [#team-chat](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/team-chat/), [#team-meeting](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/team-meeting/) * [Login to Reply](https://login.wordpress.org/?redirect_to=https%3A%2F%2Fmake.wordpress.org%2Fcommunity%2F2023%2F03%2F01%2Fcommunity-team-meeting-agenda-for-2-march-2023%2F%23respond&locale=en_US) [ ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/jillbinder/) [jillbinder](https://profiles.wordpress.org/jillbinder/) 3:52 pm _on_ February 23, 2023 Tags: [community-events ( 69 )](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/community-events/), [diverse-speaker-support ( 15 )](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/diverse-speaker-support/), WPDiversity    # 󠀁[Recap of the Diverse Speaker Training group (#WPDiversity) AMER/EMEA on February 22, 2023](https://make.wordpress.org/community/2023/02/23/recap-of-the-diverse-speaker-training-group-wpdiversity-amer-emea-on-february-22-2023/)󠁿 **Attending:** @askdesign, [@javiercasares](https://profiles.wordpress.org/javiercasares/), [@jillbinder](https://profiles.wordpress.org/jillbinder/), [@juliarosia](https://profiles.wordpress.org/juliarosia/), [@katiejrichards](https://profiles.wordpress.org/katiejrichards/), [@kcrockett](https://profiles.wordpress.org/kcrockett/), [@martatorre](https://profiles.wordpress.org/martatorre/), [@onealtr](https://profiles.wordpress.org/onealtr/), [@santanainniss](https://profiles.wordpress.org/santanainniss/), [@sc0ttkclark](https://profiles.wordpress.org/sc0ttkclark/), [@webcommsat](https://profiles.wordpress.org/webcommsat/) **Host:** [@jillbinder](https://profiles.wordpress.org/jillbinder/) **Start:** https://wordpress.slack.com/archives/C037W5S7X/p1677088827008949 ## Summary **1** – Attendance and check-ins (everyone) **2** – First time here**3** – Workshops( [@jillbinder](https://profiles.wordpress.org/jillbinder/)) Upcoming: * March 1, 2023: [Speaker workshops for Americas/Europe](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/how-to-own-your-expertise-start-speaking-at-wordpress-events-ameremea-tickets-549285827697). We have a few speaker mentorsEvent Supporter Event 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 we are looking for more. * March 16, 2023: Organizing Inclusive and Welcoming WordPress events. Link and region coming soon. Recent: * Updates to the results from the January APAC speaker workshop. 6 new attendees via watching the recording = 31 attendees total, 28 cities, 10 countries! * Jill shared the great testimonials from the workshop * 4 speakers from this workshop + our women in India workshop Sept 2022 applied to speak at WordCampWordCamp WordCamps 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](https://central.wordcamp.org/about/). Kerala Other updates: * A MeetupMeetup Meetup 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](https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/meetup-organizer/). in Africa is asking about holding our speaker workshop at their meetup **4 **– Marketing ([@santanainniss](https://profiles.wordpress.org/santanainniss/)) [@santanainniss](https://profiles.wordpress.org/santanainniss/) has been promoting our upcoming March 1 workshop. **5 **– WPDiversity at WC Asia ([@onealtr](https://profiles.wordpress.org/onealtr/)) * 15 people attended the WPDiversity discussion at the Community Team table at WC Asia. This was the largest discussion * Discussion was facilitated by [@onealtr](https://profiles.wordpress.org/onealtr/), [@alliennimmons](https://profiles.wordpress.org/alliennimmons/), and [@bobdunn-trainer](https://profiles.wordpress.org/bobdunn-trainer/) * They discussed things such as: Diversity challenges in the past. What is diversity in Asia? How did WCUSWCUS WordCamp US. The US flagship WordCamp event. and WCEUWCEU WordCamp Europe. The European flagship WordCamp event. work on their mix of speakers. What the results were of getting a diverse speaker lineup at WC Asia. **6** – Diversity in Spain project ([@martatorre](https://profiles.wordpress.org/martatorre/)) Things [@martatorre](https://profiles.wordpress.org/martatorre/) has done recently: * offered to speak at WC Barcelona about diversity and what we are doing in this group * thinking about doing a brainstorming session with organizers and/or volunteers to see Diversity things they can do for the WordCamp Barcelona community table * in the next few weeks, Marta will meet with the WordCamp Granada team to help you make their event more diverse **7** – Diverse Speaker Support Channel “Wins” project ([@jillbinder](https://profiles.wordpress.org/jillbinder/)) Jill talked through her current ideas on how to track speaker wins in the [#diverse-speaker-support](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/diverse-speaker-support/) channel and got feedback from the group **8** – Other Updates + Comments, Questions, Ideas + Next meeting host (anyone) * Jill is working on a road map of workshops and team goals from now until end of August 2023 * Jill is working on a “dashboard” so that everyone can see where we are and where we’re going, and feel more empowered to help out more * [@onealtr](https://profiles.wordpress.org/onealtr/) is going to speak at Meetup Manila on March 11, 2023 about contributing to [Learn.WordPress.org](https://learn.wordpress.org/) * @martatorres asked: “Any ideas to find people to join from other countries where there is not much diversity?” We discussed it a little in the meeting and also talked about where to ask the question (on the [#community-events](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/community-events/) channel (during our official discussion hours or any time— and cross-post the link on [#diverse-speaker-support](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/diverse-speaker-support/) so that people know to go answer the question) **End:** https://wordpress.slack.com/archives/C037W5S7X/p1677092384362039 [#wpdiversity](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/wpdiversity/) * [Login to Reply](https://login.wordpress.org/?redirect_to=https%3A%2F%2Fmake.wordpress.org%2Fcommunity%2F2023%2F02%2F23%2Frecap-of-the-diverse-speaker-training-group-wpdiversity-amer-emea-on-february-22-2023%2F%23respond&locale=en_US) # Post navigation [← Older posts](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/wpdiversity/page/4/?output_format=md) [Newer posts →](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/wpdiversity/page/2/?output_format=md)