We are excited to announce that Rose Volynskiy will be our keynote speaker for Baltimore WordCamp 2016. Rose is a professor and advocate for students in technology and programming, as well as a mentor and a driving force in the development of course materials and subject matter for web development, programming, networking and all things tech related.

Rose has spent over 30 years teaching programming and web development to a diverse population. Through her years of teaching, she has touted the role of open source technologies and the importance of leveraging the right tools and technologies for higher education. Under her watch, Howard Community College, has developed an extensive list of web and mobile development courses ranging from basic to advanced topics. She has facilitated the learning path of thousands of students and her efforts will be felt for years to come.

In her talk, Rose will discuss the impact of open source technology, content management systems, the dynamic nature of WordPress and how her students impressions of WordPress change over time.

In addition to her educational efforts, Rose spends her free time volunteering with dog rescue organizations and spending time with her family.