Websites from Georgia, United States

Lara Schenck (also known as Lara Karki) is a PhD student in the Human-Centered Computing program at Georgia Tech, working with the DataWorks team and Dr. Betsy DiSalvo. Prior to this, she earned an undergraduate degree in art and spent over 10 years as a software developer. Her website chronicles her career and projects from 2009 to 2024, including blog posts, updates, and reflections on her evolving career and research. She has been active in the CSS and front-end communities, speaking at conferences and writing about CSS. Her current research interests include middle-skill computing work and computing education.

Evan Mullins is a website builder, WordPress contributor, and speaker at WordCamps. He currently works as a WordPress Engineer and Contributor at Bluehost. While he has a background in design, he now focuses on coding. Evan is also a digital nomad who travels with his wife and four children.

Nicole is a late-diagnosed neurodivergent coder who shares her journey on the ADHD-Coder blog. Diagnosed with ADHD Combined type, she embraces her "neurospicyness" by documenting her experiences, projects, and lessons learned. The blog covers coding updates, detailed guides on helpful tools, non-coding obsessions, and reflections on mistakes. Nicole aims to create tools and systems to improve the lives of neurodivergent individuals and connect with others who share similar experiences.

Juno is a Product Designer specializing in UI/UX Design, Front-End Development, and Digital Marketing. He has worked on digital campaigns for brands such as Itaú Bank, AOL, Honda, and Johnson & Johnson. He founded his own design studio, collaborating with ESPN Brasil, Electrolux, and AB InBev. Juno co-founded PlayBook, a crowdfunding platform, and LookBook™ WeLiveStyle, a fashion and design company. He shared his UX/UI design knowledge with students at Ironhack. Currently, he is a Senior Product Designer for OnChain Studios.

Andrew Heiss is an assistant professor in the Department of Public Management and Policy at the Andrew Young School of Policy Studies at Georgia State University. He received a PhD in public policy and political science from Duke University’s Sanford School of Public Policy in 2017. His research focuses on how international NGOs work in authoritarian countries. He received the 2016–2018 Emerging Scholar Dissertation Award from the International Society for Third Sector Research (ISTR). He teaches courses on program evaluation and causal inference, statistics and data science, data visualization, economics, and science communication. He is also a certified RStudio instructor and a Posit Academy mentor.

Justin S Barrett is a creator who shares his work and knowledge through various platforms. He runs the YouTube channel "All About That Base," where he shares tips and tutorials about Airtable, a tool he discovered in early 2019. He also develops tools like tweenMachine, and shares tutorials and updates on his website. His work spans animation, video editing, and database management.

Brad West is a web developer, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu enthusiast, and Marine Corps veteran. Originally from Alabama, he spent time in the military as a computer tech before pursuing a career in web development. He lived in Thailand and worked for a software company, building websites for clients. After returning to the US, he moved back to Alabama.

Jordan McAuley is the Founder of Contact Any Celebrity & CELEBRITY / PR. He transformed his autograph collecting hobby from his days as a '90s high school video store clerk into a six-figure business. He began his career as a public relations intern at CNN Center in Atlanta and has worked at a talent agency in Miami Beach, a film production company in Hollywood, and a talent agency in Beverly Hills. He is the author of "Celebrity Leverage: Insider Secrets to Getting Celebrity Endorsements, Instant Credibility, and Star-Powered Publicity," "Secrets to Contacting Celebrities: 101 Ways to Reach the Rich and Famous," and "The Celebrity Black Book: 55,000+ Celebrity Addresses For Fans, Businesses, and Nonprofits." Jordan holds a Bachelor of Science in Communication from the University of Miami.

Andrew Kesterson is a Staff DevSecOps Engineer at Bridgephase, LLC, contributing to the PlatformOne EdgeOps product. He previously worked on the PlatformOne Big Bang project, managing the Storage & Collaboration mission team. Prior to Bridgephase, he was an Infrastructure & Cloud Engineering Manager at Wiser Solutions, Inc., and an IT Manager at Nintendo of America. He also has experience as an Automation Team Manager at Vonage Business Solutions and a DevOps Team Leader at Total Systems, Inc. Andrew is a volunteer firefighter and was previously active in the Georgia State Defense Force and the Order of Christian Knights. He grew up in the Ozark mountains and is dedicated to his family.

Benjamin Peace Hoffman is the co-founder of cityHUNT, a company that crafts scavenger hunts. He is also a life and business strategist and entrepreneur. Ben harnesses the power of mindfulness, positive psychology, corporate team building, and adventure to enhance team productivity, employee relations, and workplace happiness. He leads mindfulness team-building and scavenger hunts in the United States and around the world. Ben is working on a book called "Scavenger Hunt For The Soul." His work focuses on connecting with yourself, connecting with others, and connecting with nature/the world. He lives in a small community outside of Atlanta, Georgia.

Adam Sonenshine is an investor and operator based in Sandy Springs (Atlanta), Georgia. He is the Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel at Holder Properties, a commercial real estate investment, development, and management firm that manages over five million square feet across the Southeast. He is a value investor with a long-term orientation, interested in real estate and owner-operated businesses.