Joe A. Simpson, Jr. (@joesimpsonjr) – WordPress user profile

Bio

Joe A. Simpson, Jr. is a Front-End Web Developer, User-Experience Designer, and accessibility advocate specializing in WordPress solutions on both the website and event arenas. He is also a ‘WordPress Community’ fanatic, volunteer, contributor, and a SiteGround Ambassador.

During sun-soaked days, Joe works at Metro Los Angeles, the third largest transit agency in the US, working on the mission of getting Angelinos out of their single-passenger vehicles and onto accessible and equitable public transportation.

Most other times, you can find him volunteering at WordPress events.

Current Job

Principal

Present

Joe A Simpson Jr LLC

Interests

Hiking, Mindfulness, Jazz, Hip Hop, storytelling, and the creative process to make things that are thoughtful and beautiful.

WordPress Origin Story

Joe’s journey within WordPress has two distinct branches, before and after a heart event in the spring of 2017.

Back in 2010, when Metro LA’s Lead Developer and CSS Goddess both left to pursue other opportunities, Joe inherited a Headway-themed design (sans child theme) and the rest is history, fourteen years later. He manages a blog network consisting of dozens of project-specific or transit news sites gaining experience in both the WordPress VIP, WordPress.com, and self-hosting environments.

During a leave of absence to recover, Joe decided to focus primarily on doing things that brought him joy. The kindness and welcoming experiences with people in the WordPress Community were one of those things that helped him heal emotionally and physically.

From this point forward, this branch’s highlights are:
– Attended his first WordPress Meetup;
– Volunteered for WordCamp Los Angeles;
– Attended over 50 WordPress Meetups;
– Started to WordPress Meetups in Santa Clarita;
– Organized three WordCamp Santa Clarita Valleys, the first WordCamp north of LA and south of San Francisco since 2014;
– Co-founded BlackPress;
– Participated in three WordCamp panels on Diversity, Inclusion, and Growing Meetups
– Part of the Lead Sextet organizing WordCamp US 2023;
– Communications Team Captain for WordCamp US 2022;
– Served as either volunteer, speaker, or organizer at over 40 WordCamps including WordCamp Asia; and
– Currently Team Representative for Make WordPress Accessible.

Contributions

Joe A. Simpson, Jr. contributes 3 hours per week to the Accessibility team.

Member Since: February 12th, 2014
Location: Castaic, California
Website: joesimpsonjr.com
GitHub: joesimpsonjr
Job Title: Principal
Employer: Joe A Simpson Jr LLC
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Contribution History

Accessibility Team
Meetup Organizer
WordCamp Organizer
WordCamp Speaker

Activity
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Favorites

Wrote a new post, Call for Speakers is now open for WordCamp Santa Clarita, on the site WordCamp Santa Clarita 2026:
Everyone has a unique story to share, and we really want to hear yours. We…
1 week ago
Wrote a new post, Call for Volunteers, on the site WordCamp Santa Clarita 2026:
Volunteers are a large part of what makes WordCamp a rewarding and unique experience. It’s…
2 weeks ago
Wrote a new post, Call for Speakers is now open for WordCamp Santa Clarita, on the site WordCamp Santa Clarita 2026:
Everyone has a unique story to share, and we really want to hear yours. We…
2 weeks ago
Wrote a new post, About our WordPress Community, on the site WordCamp Santa Clarita 2026:
Our local community is far deeper than just the Santa Clarita Valley.
2 weeks ago
Wrote a new post, Tour the University Center, on the site WordCamp Santa Clarita 2026:
Preview the location before you arrive for WordCamp Santa Clarita.
2 weeks ago
Wrote a new post, Things to do in SoCal, on the site WordCamp Santa Clarita 2026:
From the mountains to the sea, choose your LA adventure while attending WordCamp Santa Clarita.
2 weeks ago
Wrote a new post, Flying into Los Angeles, on the site WordCamp Santa Clarita 2026:
Should you fly into LAX or Bob Hope Airport in Burbank when attending WordCamp Santa…
2 weeks ago
Wrote a new post, Call for Speakers, on the site WordCamp Santa Clarita 2026:
Interested in sharing what your passion project with our WordPress community? From Artificial Intelligence (AI),…
2 weeks ago
Wrote a new post, meet Trekipuu, WordCamp Santa Clarita Wapuu, on the site WordCamp Santa Clarita 2026:
Star Date 26072425: In this sector of the universe, lore holds that a beautiful, graceful,…
2 weeks ago
Wrote a new post, Help make our wordcamp possible, on the site WordCamp Santa Clarita 2026:
WordCamps are made possible by generous sponsors. Find out how.
3 weeks ago
Wrote a new post, Call for Sponsors, on the site WordCamp Santa Clarita 2026:
Boldly go WordPress Want to beam into the center of the WordPress community's universe? Join…
3 weeks ago
Wrote a new post, Welcome to WordCamp Santa Clarita, California, on the site WordCamp Santa Clarita, California:
Organizers note: Please update the portions with red text. We're happy to announce that WordCamp…
5 months ago
Is the 162nd person to arrive at WordCamp Canada 2025
7 months ago
Completed the course Beginner WordPress Designer on learn.wordpress.org
10 months ago
Is the 34th person to arrive at WordCamp Montclair, NJ, USA 2025
11 months ago
Wrote a comment on the post Hosting WordPress Events for Women on International Women’s Day, on the site Make WordPress Community:
@webtechpooja thanks for sharing this. I've done three female Wapuus and would love to give…
1 year ago
Closed ticket #62330 on Core Trac:
Mobile device error
2 years ago
Completed the course Basic principles of conflict resolution on learn.wordpress.org
2 years ago
Completed the course Writing in the WordPress voice on learn.wordpress.org
2 years ago
Completed the course Community meeting etiquette on learn.wordpress.org
2 years ago
Completed the course How decisions are made in the WordPress project on learn.wordpress.org
2 years ago
Completed the course Open source basics and WordPress on learn.wordpress.org
2 years ago
Confirmed as a speaker for WordCamp San José, Costa Rica 2024
2 years ago
Wrote a new handbook page, Profile Badges, on the site Make WordPress Accessible:
On your personal WordPress.org profile, badges are added based on your contributions to the WordPress…
2 years ago
Wrote a new post, Accessibility Team Meeting Agenda: August 30, 2024, on the site Make WordPress Accessible:
This is the proposed agenda for the weekly Accessibility Team meeting on . Updates from…
2 years ago
Wrote a new post, Accessibility Team Meeting Notes: August 16, 2024, on the site Make WordPress Accessible:
These are the bi-weekly notes for the Accessibility Team meeting that happens on Fridays. You…
2 years ago
Wrote a new post, Accessibility Team Meeting Agenda: August 16, 2024, on the site Make WordPress Accessible:
This is the proposed agenda for the weekly Accessibility Team meeting on . Updates from…
2 years ago
Wrote a new post, Accessibility Team Meeting Notes: August 2, 2024, on the site Make WordPress Accessible:
These are the bi-weekly notes for the Accessibility Team meeting that happens on Fridays. You…
2 years ago
Wrote a new post, Accessibility Team Meeting Agenda: August 2, 2024, on the site Make WordPress Accessible:
This is the proposed agenda for the weekly Accessibility Team meeting on . Updates from…
2 years ago
Wrote a new post, Call for Accessibility Team Representatives, on the site Make WordPress Accessible:
The Make WordPress Accessible team is in need of two Team Reps to assume this…
2 years ago
Wrote a new post, Accessibility Team Meeting Notes: July 19, 2024, on the site Make WordPress Accessible:
These are the bi-weekly notes for the Accessibility Team meeting that happens on Fridays. You…
2 years ago
Wrote a new post, Accessibility Team Meeting Agenda: July 19, 2024, on the site Make WordPress Accessible:
This is the proposed agenda for the weekly Accessibility Team meeting on . Updates from…
2 years ago
Wrote a new post, Accessibility Team Meeting Agenda: July 5, 2024, on the site Make WordPress Accessible:
This is the proposed agenda for the weekly Accessibility Team meeting on . Updates from…
2 years ago
Wrote a new post, Accessibility Team Meeting Agenda: June 21, 2024, on the site Make WordPress Accessible:
This is the proposed agenda for the weekly Accessibility Team meeting on . Updates from…
2 years ago
Wrote a new post, Accessibility Team Meeting Notes: June 7, 2024, on the site Make WordPress Accessible:
These are the bi-weekly notes for the Accessibility Team meeting that happens on Fridays. You…
2 years ago
Wrote a new post, Accessibility Team Meeting Agenda: June 7, 2024, on the site Make WordPress Accessible:
This is the proposed agenda for the weekly Accessibility Team meeting on . Updates from…
2 years ago
Wrote a new post, Accessibility Team Meeting Agenda: May 17, 2024, on the site Make WordPress Accessible:
This is the proposed agenda for the weekly Accessibility Team meeting on . Updates from…
2 years ago
Wrote a new post, Accessibility Team Meeting Notes: May 3, 2024, on the site Make WordPress Accessible:
These are the bi-weekly notes for the Accessibility Team meeting that happens on Fridays. You…
2 years ago
Wrote a new post, Accessibility Team Meeting Agenda: May 3, 2024, on the site Make WordPress Accessible:
This is the proposed agenda for the weekly Accessibility Team meeting on . Updates from…
2 years ago
Wrote a new post, Accessibility Team Meeting Agenda: April 19, 2024, on the site Make WordPress Accessible:
This is the proposed agenda for the weekly Accessibility Team meeting on . Updates from…
2 years ago
Wrote a new post, Accessibility Team Meeting Notes: April 5, 2024, on the site Make WordPress Accessible:
These are the bi-weekly notes for the Accessibility Team meeting that happens on Fridays. You…
2 years ago
Wrote a new post, Accessibility Team Meeting Notes: April 5, 2024, on the site Make WordPress Accessible:
These are the bi-weekly notes for the Accessibility Team meeting that happens on Fridays. You…
2 years ago
Wrote a new post, Accessibility Team Meeting Notes: March 15, 2024, on the site Make WordPress Accessible:
These are the bi-weekly notes for the Accessibility Team meeting that happens on Fridays. You…
2 years ago
Wrote a new post, Accessibility Team Meeting Agenda: April 5, 2024, on the site Make WordPress Accessible:
This is the proposed agenda for the weekly Accessibility Team meeting on . Updates from…
2 years ago
Wrote a new post, Accessibility Team Meeting Agenda: March 15, 2024, on the site Make WordPress Accessible:
This is the proposed agenda for the weekly Accessibility Team meeting on . Updates from…
2 years ago
Wrote a new post, Accessibility Team Meeting Notes: February 16, 2024, on the site Make WordPress Accessible:
These are the bi-weekly notes for the Accessibility Team meeting that happens on Fridays. You…
2 years ago

Completed Courses

Total completed courses: 7

Beginner WordPress Designer July 11, 2025
Basic principles of conflict resolution October 23, 2024
Writing in the WordPress voice October 20, 2024
Community meeting etiquette October 20, 2024
How decisions are made in the WordPress project October 20, 2024
Open source basics and WordPress October 20, 2024
Community team event mentor training January 15, 2021

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