Kinsey Wilson is the founder and head of Newspack and the former President of WordPress.com. He has worked at the intersection of journalism and technology for nearly 30 years. He has held top editorial and business positions at The New York Times, NPR and USA TODAY and played a key role in the digital transformation of their businesses. He sits on the boards of the Institute for Nonprofit News, The Knight Journalism Fellowship at Stanford University and the Berkshire Eagle. Kinsey is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

From government contractor to PTA Mom, Tracy has traveled a winding road to the news business. Her passion and savvy for bridging the gap between technology and end users led her to gigs supporting products from Microsoft and Lotus, WordPress and Jetpack, ultimately landing at Newspack. Since then, she’s found commitment and cause in collaborating with news organizations to help them grow and thrive in the ever-evolving digital landscape. Tracy is based in New Market, Maryland.

Claudiu has been with the team since the beginning and has helped architect, develop, launch and scale Newspack. As head of engineering, he navigates our publishers’ complex challenges with finesse, blending technical expertise with innovative thinking. Claudiu is based in Depoe Bay, Oregon.

With a B.S. in agriculture and a master’s in political management, Katie had every intention of living the life of a lobbyist. But when she fell into the role of running advertising for a small magazine for political consultants, she found her knack and never looked back. From leading consumer marketing at The Atlantic, to driving publisher revenue growth strategy at a premier WordPress agency, she’s spent over a decade helping publishers big and small. Katie is based in Kentucky.

A business correspondent turned news product strategist, Kim thrives on serving the mission of journalism and discovering innovative approaches. She leads Newspack’s Revenue Development Program, which guides publishers towards making the most of the platform to support their business goals. Kim is based in Long Beach, California.

Nate has been supporting news organizations for more than 10 years. With a passion for turning casual users into superfans, Nate uses his background in product management and multimedia journalism to boost mission-driven journalism. As program manager, he’ll advance that work for Newspack publishers — and guide them toward sustainability. Nate is based in San Diego, California.

Annalisa is a fundraiser with a decade of experience at the intersection of media and technology. She joined Newspack’s Revenue Development Program to build strategic relationships with partners and funders while helping publishers unlock the full potential of the platform. Prior to this, she managed the corporate partnerships portfolio at the Thomson Reuters Foundation. She holds an MSc in Media and Communications from LSE. Annalisa is based in London, United Kingdom.

A self-described accountability junkie and lover of learning anything new, Ada has an incredible knack for keeping projects moving forward. She earned her B.S. in Communications from the University of Northern Colorado, and her passion for organized chaos has taken her on a vocational journey that includes Fanzz, The Buckle, Hach and CodeGeek. Ada is based in Colorado.

Jason has worked at the intersection of technology and media since he was a web developer and news editor at his college newspaper. Before joining Newspack, he spent twenty years in digital agencies. His roles ranged from full-stack engineer to sales and account executive — he has helped build successful projects, teams, and organizations. Jason is based in Orono, Maine.

With nearly a decade of experience in sales and marketing, KyAira brings a dynamic blend of analytical insight and human-centered strategy to Newspack. She specializes in optimizing sales operations through process improvement, data-driven analysis, and strategic planning. As a graduate of Penn State University with a B.S. in Psychology, KyAira is passionate about using her innate ability to connect with people to support mission-driven organizations. Her work is rooted in a commitment to measurable impact and meaningful collaboration. KyAira is based in Houston, Texas.

Stephanie wanted to be a film star. But, shortly before college graduation, she realized the life of a struggling actress wasn’t for her. So, she followed her love for storytelling to pursue marketing. She brings her experience in publishing and technology to Newspack where she leads content marketing. Stephanie is based in Mill Valley, California.

Steve is a recovering print editor, having worked at newspapers in New Orleans and Atlanta. In 2009, he became editor and publisher of The Lens, a nonprofit, investigative startup newsroom in New Orleans, which he ran for eight years. He then became executive director of the Local Independent Online News Publishers organization. He joined Newspack in 2019 and serves as a conduit between journalists and technologists. Steve is based in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Scott is an entrepreneur in residence at Newspack, helping publishers on WordPress and other platforms do great election coverage by building and adopting innovative tools and by working together. He was previously at ProPublica and at THE CITY. He’s also on the board of Muckrock. Scott is based in Brooklyn, New York.

With nearly a decade of experience in WordPress, Adam has collaborated with a variety of agencies and clients, honing his expertise before joining the support team at WordPress.com. During this time, he developed an in-depth understanding of Automattic tools like Jetpack and WooCommerce. Adam’s background in journalism and content creation fuels his passion for supporting publishers on Newspack and championing the value of local news. Adam is based in the United Kingdom.

Ally has a decade of WordPress expertise from her time as a resort owner, building websites for local businesses, and working in support at WordPress.com. There, she gained comprehensive knowledge of Automattic products like Jetpack and WooCommerce. She excels at helping clients understand and maximize WordPress technology. Ally is excited to support Newspack’s publishers with her skills. Ally is based in British Columbia, Canada.

Corey brings over a decade of experience in WordPress development and digital strategy. Driven by a passion for organic user experience, he has helped businesses of all sizes succeed in scaling up their operations online. He’s thrilled to bring this expertise to journalism by helping news organizations migrate to, and grow with, Newspack. Corey is based in Saugerties, New York.

Daniel Brown is a seasoned professional with over 20 years of experience in the newspaper and technology industry. Throughout his career, Daniel has excelled as a software engineer, playing a pivotal role in revolutionizing the way newspapers operate in the digital era. His deep understanding of technology and its impact on media has allowed him to develop innovative solutions that streamline operations, enhance user experience, and drive revenue growth. Daniel is based in Hayes, Virginia.

Eric has worked in radio, television, print, and online publications for over 25 years. During this time he worked with many online technologies, which eventually led to his introduction to WordPress in 2009 during his time living in Italy for seven years. His experience with WordPress and web design has ranged from owning and operating a successful technology blog, working with a team selling themes and plugins, to leading a customer service team for a successful maintenance and development agency. Eric is based in Murfreesboro, North Carolina.

Joe is newspaper veteran of 20 years with a passion for local news. He won a Knight News Challenge Grant in 2009 that sparked his pivot into digital publishing. Since then Joe has focused on helping media organizations make the most of WordPress. Joe is based in Manitou Springs, Colorado.

Megan is an experienced Technical Account Manager with a passion for understanding our publishers’ businesses and creating easy-to-use Newspack sites to serve their needs and grow their audiences. Prior to joining Newspack, she spent 10 years building WordPress websites for small and medium businesses throughout the United States, developing creative solutions across multiple industries. Megan is based in Fort Collins, Colorado.

Susie is an experienced project and product manager with a background in journalism, UX, design, WordPress, and web development. Before joining Newspack, she spent more than 20 years designing and building accessible, user-centered, custom websites for small and medium-sized businesses around the world. She also taught at USC and authored several technical books. She is passionate about working with publishers and brings a thoughtful, editorially informed approach to helping news organizations get the most out of Newspack. Susie is based in Blairsden, California.

Camilla has been a web programmer for almost 20 years and has worked with media for a Danish newspaper at information.dk, but also TV stations, and magazines. She enjoys writing code for both back end and front end, performance optimizing, and finding efficient ways to do repetitive work. Camilla is based in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Since starting out at a dusty, local ISP in New Mexico, Chris has been an Open Source native from the beginning, building web infrastructure and automation for a quarter century. But he found his true passion helping local and regional publications cost-effectively scale on the web. Driven by a lifelong fascination with the patterns underlying complex systems, Chris develops tools and methodologies for shaping compute capacity to serve the needs of humans, communities, and organizations. Chris is based in Arizona.

Edward is a decade-plus technology veteran who started his software engineering career from the ground up. His career trajectory includes: QA Engineer (root-cause analysis, SQL, automated testing), Product Development (requirements gathering, technical requirements, systems design), and finally Software Engineer (application development and architecture). This background has made him uniquely prepared to handle the responsibility of migrating client data from various different platforms onto the Newspack platform with high levels of data integrity and customer satisfaction. Edward is based in Orlando, Florida.

Georgi is an engineer with 10+ years in the field and a passion for building great products. Specializing in complex app development, he strives to exceed publisher expectations and provide the best possible experience. He has also been a semi-professional dancer for over 25 years. Georgi is located in Varna, Bulgaria

Ivan is a developer with over 15 years of experience and a great big passion for web technologies and open source. He has a master’s degree in electrical engineering and computer science and loves crafting innovative solutions at all levels which help our clients and our Team reach their goals. His work experience includes digital advertising, financial sector, IT in electrical engineering and telecommunications, education platforms development, and even IT in fashion industry. Ivan is based in Zagreb, Croatia.

Zak is a software engineer who thrives on creating ingenious solutions. With over a decade of experience in web technologies and a passion for open-source development. His remarkable journey includes delving into digital advertising, pioneering anti-piracy systems, and leading the technology department of a cutting-edge tech agency. Zak is based in Doha, Qatar.

After discovering software as a way to make images interactive, Adam made a leap from art student to programmer and rarely looked back. A decade later he is an experienced web developer, passionate about balancing great user experience and high-quality code. At Newspack, he is responsible for multiple areas of the product, from operational infrastructure to end-user facing interfaces. Adam is based in Warsaw, Poland.

In a past life, Derrick studied journalism, intending to pursue a career in writing and reporting. After landing a job as an editorial production assistant at The New Yorker, he realized he preferred writing code to writing stories, and fell deep into helping that publication build its digital presence. After seven years, he made the leap to ex-New Yorker with a move to sunny Colorado, and to full-time software engineer. More recently, he has found Newspack to be the rare place where he can keep a foot firmly planted in both of these vocations—helping publications do great journalism by building digital products for them. Derrick is based in Broomfield, Colorado.

Decades after compiling his first Linux kernel, Jason is still an enthusiastic supporter of Open Source. Along the way, he picked up posts as a web editor at his college newspaper, and as a software developer supporting alternative newsweeklies. He now works with the Newspack team finding ways to make listings smarter. Jason is based in Arizona.

Laurel has almost 20 years experience designing and building websites, with more than half of that working with WordPress. She originally joined Automattic as a Theme Wrangler for WordPress.com, then switched to Newspack as one of its original members. Within Newspack, Laurel is part of the product engineering team with a focus on themes, site customization, and WordPress’s block editor. Laurel is based in British Columbia, Canada.

Leo is a software engineer with a Journalism bachelor degree and an open source advocate with a long-time relationship with WordPress. Was the co-founder of a WordPress agency in Brazil where he helped clients, including media outlets, to succeed. He has led the development of several open source projects that have gained a wide usage in cultural and creative industries in Brazil, including a WordPress-based cultural heritage management software adopted by many museums across the country. Leo is based in Brasília, Brazil.

Miguel is a web engineer that throughout most of his career has worked with nonprofits and investigative journalism initiatives. One of his notable areas of expertise lies in working with data visualization and geographic information systems (GIS) for special journalism reports. By harnessing the power of these technologies, he has helped convey complex information in a visually compelling and easily understandable manner, enhancing the impact of investigative journalism for projects in Brazil, Indonesia, Congo, Kenya, South Africa and the Himalayas. Miguel is based in São Paulo, Brazil.

Rasmy is a web developer dedicating his skills to building and maintaining the Newspack product. With a passion for technology and storytelling, he’s motivated by the mission of amplifying underrepresented voices in the digital space. Rasmy in based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

Wil got his start in the early ’90s running a music BBS that featured event listings and local music coverage. His passion for community content led him to found DesertNet, where he co-developed Dispatch, Gyrobase, and Foundation—tools that powered listings and CMS solutions for newspapers for nearly three decades. Now, Wil brings Foundation Events to Newspack and is excited to work with a team that shares his deep commitment to local journalism and community. Wil is based in Tucson, Arizona.

Thomas is a product designer working across the WordPress ecosystem. His work spans themes, plugins, blocks, and brand design, combining visual clarity with functional thinking. Whether shaping a user interface or refining a design system, Thomas focuses on building tools that feel intuitive and empower users to create with confidence. Thomas is based in the United Kingdom.