Winstina (she/her)

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Learning 🎻. Seeking more laughter. WordPress Contributor. Owner of @PlanningWrite and Founder of @SupportInclusioninTech. I support open source contributors and diverse voices at tech conferences.
Website: Personalhttps://winstinahughes.com
Website: Support Inclusion in Tech (SiNC)https://supportinclusionintech.com
Mastodon - Support Inclusion in Tech (SiNC)https://mstdn.social/@SupportInclusioninTech

This month, you're invited to recognize the impact of Asian American and Pacific Islander technologists, founders, and speakers across open source. 🌺

Their expertise, innovation, and leadership continue to shape the tools and platforms you rely on every day.

Celebrating heritage also means spotlighting present-day excellence. Who will you invite to speak, mentor, or share their knowledge this month?

Representation on stage starts with intentional invitations.

#AAPIHeritageMonth

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After a successful first year, we’re back to support the organizers, mentors, and quiet contributors who keep the WordPress ecosystem running. πŸ› οΈβœ¨

Trusting people to know what they need is at the heart of what we do. We are proud to see this momentum continue as we grow.

Mark your calendars: Applications for our 3rd cohort open in January 2027. πŸš€

Find all the details on our website:
πŸ‘‰πŸΎ https://supportinclusionintech.com/

#OpenSource #WordPress #TechInclusion #SiNC

What does a newsletter sponsor make possible? πŸ—žοΈ

With Human Made's partnership, we're able to stay in touch with speakers by sharing guidance, event updates, and opportunities that help them take the next step.

It's more than a sponsorship. It's a steady connection point that keeps people informed and ready to participate in open source events. πŸ™ŒπŸŒŽ

Learn more about how partnerships like this make an impact.

https://supportinclusionintech.com/siteground-and-kinsta-join-support-inclusion-in-tech-sinc-as-newest-partners/

#OpenSource #TechLeadership

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I am absolutely thrilled that Human Made, a world-leading enterprise WordPress agency, is officially sponsoring our newsletter. 🀝🏾🀝✨

Their support ensures we can continue reaching speakers, organizers, and contributors across the ecosystem, creating even more pathways for impact.

Join us and subscribe here: πŸ‘‰πŸΎπŸ‘‰ https://supportinclusionintech.com/newsletter/

We're excited to welcome Human Made as our 2026 newsletter sponsor! πŸŽ‰

Their contribution helps us stay connected with speakers and event organizers across the open source space by making sure opportunities, resources, and guidance continue to reach those stepping into the spotlight.

This partnership strengthens the work happening behind the scenes and keeps momentum going for the year ahead.

Thanks to Human Made for being part of this journey. πŸ’š

#OpenSource #TechEvents #SpeakerSupport

Big thanks to #YoastDiversityFund, @SupportInclusioninTech
Winstina Hughes), & @michellefrechette for sponsoring my travel. Even though I live in Canada, getting here is expensive. I'm grateful!

So happy to be back in my hometown Ottawa for my #keynote at #WordCampCanada (#WCEH #WCEH2025).

I got to see my mom last week for the first time in a long time, and next week I’m celebrating one of my milestone birthdays with my best friend in Montreal.

Making the most of this cross-country trip!

This Juneteenth weekend, we're reminded that freedom is a continuous journey toward equality.

Juneteenth is a pivotal moment marking the end of enslavement of Black Americans, so let's honor our progress and actively contribute to a more equitable future. 🌟

SiNC is officially 3! πŸŽ‰ πŸŽ‚

What started as a simple idea has grown into a global community helping more diverse voices take the WordCamp stage.

In just three years, we've:

βœ… Supported speakers across the world
βœ… Launched mentorships
βœ… Funded our contributors
βœ… Fostered an inclusive WordPress community

To every supporter, mentor, and speaker, THANK YOU. πŸ’š

Your belief makes this work possible.

Join us at https://supportinclusionintech.com.

#Community #DiversityInTech #GlobalVoices

Meet one of our dedicated mentors, Ryan Smith! πŸ™Œ

Ryan took an active part in designing our mentorship program. He exemplifies an unwavering commitment to nurturing talent in others.

With 25+ years of experience in web development, Ryan brought deep industry insight and genuine encouragement to his mentee’s journey.

Inspired? Apply to be part of our next cohort! πŸ’‘

#OpenSourceMentorship #WordPressCommunity

We want to hear from YOU! 🫡🏾

What’s the biggest barrier you see for diverse speakers at tech events?

πŸ”˜ Finding mentorship
πŸ”˜ Financial barriers
πŸ”˜ Lack of confidence
πŸ”˜ Unaware of opportunities

Vote below πŸ‘‡ and share your thoughts in the comments!

Together, we can help break down these barriers.

#DiversityInTech #Community #SupportInclusion