I began building websites in 1998. Email lists like Chicago WebWomen and Philly WebWomen were where I met my teachers, mentors, employers, and friends. From when the question was as simple as “How do I make my text blink?” I have always valued community input.
After attending WordCamp NYC in ’09 I was in love with WordPress and its people. Since then WordCamps have not only been a source of education, they have been a place to meet people from all over the world and make connections long valued.