Tessa (they/them), AuRise Creative (@tessawatkinsllc) – WordPress user profile

Bio

I’m an experienced web developer and I do a lot of professional custom work with WordPress themes and plugins. My primary focus is creating a great user experience, both for those that log into WordPress to maintain their sites as well as their sites’ users. You can learn more about my business at AuRiseCreative.com

About me personally, I am non-binary and disabled and a very vocal self-advocate in the realm of social justice. I maintain a blog about these topics along with parenting and anti-racism on my advocacy website at Just1Voice.com

Interests

Intersectionality, Accessibility, Autism, Disability, Neurodiversity, Martial Arts, Anti-Racism, Gender Identity, Gender Diversity, Parenting, Social Justice, Social Equity, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, DEI

WordPress Origin Story

I’ve been a web developer since 2012, both as my day job at a local digital advertising company and as a freelancer. I started working with WordPress in 2016 and making trouble in the WordPress forums since 2017 with an older account that’s now inactive.

In 2018, I founded my company to legitimize my freelance work. My first official plugin was added to the WordPress repository in 2019 and I’ve been making plugins ever since!

Member Since: May 1st, 2019
Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Website: aurisecreative.com
GitHub: Tessachu
Job Title: Founder, User-Focused Interactive Web Developer
Employer: AuRise Creative
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Posted a reply to [Contact Form 7 - Dynamic Text Extension] Parche seguridad <=5.0.5, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
I don't know what else to say. I did what I needed to do: patch…
1 week ago
Posted a reply to [Contact Form 7 - Dynamic Text Extension] Parche seguridad <=5.0.5, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
Gracias, pero esto ya se ha solucionado. Patchstack tarda en verificar: https://aurisecreative.com/blog/2026/01/wpcf7dtx-security-vulnerability-cve-2025-13146/
2 weeks ago
Posted a reply to Nonce issue in CF7 DTE, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
I see the issue and resolved it in version 5.0.5 today. Cheers!
3 weeks ago
Committed [3463604] to Plugins SVN:
Updating to version 5.0.5
3 weeks ago
Posted a reply to Options for GUID?, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
If you're using a plugin to capture form submissions, you might already have access to…
4 weeks ago
Posted a reply to Nonce issue in CF7 DTE, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
You're in the right place! I'm responding to let you know I've read your post…
4 weeks ago
Posted a reply to Options for GUID?, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
This is a great idea! I already have a GUID shortcode, but I can update…
1 month ago
Created a topic, Inconsistent Timezone, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
The time zones for meeting times are not consistent. …
1 month ago
Posted a reply to [Contact Form 7 - Dynamic Text Extension] Vulnerable on Current Version 5.0.3, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
Thanks! My previous comment must be held in moderation as I always comment when I…
2 months ago
Posted a reply to [Contact Form 7 - Dynamic Text Extension] Plugin security risks, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
Hi, please submit security vulnerabilities to Wordfence or Patchstack. Additionally, assuming the vulnerability is this…
2 months ago
Posted a reply to Product images select in contact form, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
Popping in to prevent this thread from automatically closing. This fix will be included in…
2 months ago
Posted a reply to Dynamic Text Extensions, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
I would recommend updating your wp-config.php file to include the following: define('WP_DEBUG', true); // Enable…
2 months ago
Posted a reply to first bullet label missing on dynamic_radio, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
Popping in to prevent this thread from automatically closing. This fix will be included in…
2 months ago
Posted a reply to Dynamic SELECT values not working, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
Popping in to prevent this thread from automatically closing. This fix will be included in…
2 months ago
Posted a reply to Dynamic select with E-mail input, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
Hi @netschmiede24 I apologize, your thread fell through the cracks a little, so thank you…
2 months ago
Posted a reply to [Contact Form 7 - Dynamic Text Extension] Security Vulnerability – Is it being taken seriously?, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
Hello! I just released version 5.0.4 to patch the vulnerability. If the plugin is set…
2 months ago
Posted a reply to [Contact Form 7 - Dynamic Text Extension] Unauthenticated Arbitrary Shortcode Execution, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
Hello! I just released version 5.0.4 to patch the vulnerability. If the plugin is set…
2 months ago
Posted a reply to [Contact Form 7 - Dynamic Text Extension] Content Injection Vulnerability, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
I just released version 5.0.4 to patch the vulnerability. If the plugin is set to…
2 months ago
Posted a reply to Update WordPress 6.9?, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
Hi @rainer-r version 5.0.4 marks the plugin as compatible with WordPress 6.9. Thank you for…
2 months ago
Committed [3430785] to Plugins SVN:
Tagging 5.0.4
2 months ago
Committed [3430784] to Plugins SVN:
Committing version 5.0.4 to address security vulnerability and mark as ...
2 months ago
Posted a reply to Update WordPress 6.9?, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
Yes, update 6.0.0 is in the works. Stay tuned!
3 months ago
Posted a reply to Content Injection Vulnerability, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
Just posting an update to say I am still focusing on this, this week. I'm…
3 months ago
Posted a reply to Content Injection Vulnerability, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
Hey fam, I'll be working on this today. Stay tuned!
3 months ago
Posted a reply to [Contact Form 7 - Dynamic Text Extension] Content Injection Vulnerability, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
Hi @kkow , this is something I am aware of. It' is currently low on…
3 months ago
Posted a reply to Dynamic date format set on post from ACF field, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
Aha, I see your issue! Okay, so documentation for <input type="date" ... > elements indicate…
5 months ago
Posted a reply to Trying to get my around this, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
Okay, let's tackle this backwards! First, the error. In WordPress backend from the black sidebar,…
5 months ago
Posted a reply to How to auto populate field with word “Post” followed by the ID number, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
Sorry for the delayed response! It's not super simple for people that aren't familiar with…
5 months ago
Posted a reply to How to get referring post title in contact form 7, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
Link click from your site If the referring page is a page on the same…
5 months ago
Posted a reply to Dynamic Text Extensions, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
Hi! Can you provide screenshots and/or copy/paste the errors you get and when you see…
5 months ago
Posted a reply to Pull SCF (ACF) Email Address on a Post and Place in CF7 Mail > To Field, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
Thank you for posting your solution! I apologize for not being available earlier. Using the…
6 months ago
Created a topic, Updates & Forum Supporting Coming Soon <3, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
I will be on medical leave starting September 18th and…
6 months ago
Posted a reply to Product images select in contact form, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
Popping in to prevent this thread from automatically closing. I will be on medical leave…
6 months ago
Posted a reply to Dynamic SELECT values not working, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
Popping in to prevent this thread from automatically closing. I will be on medical leave…
6 months ago
Posted a reply to Dynamic date format set on post from ACF field, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
Hi! I just wanted to pop-in and say I read this and will address it…
8 months ago
Posted a reply to Dynamic select with E-mail input, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
Hi! I just wanted to pop-in and say I read this and will address it…
8 months ago
Posted a reply to How to get referring post title in contact form 7, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
Hi! I just wanted to pop-in and say I read this and will address it…
8 months ago
Posted a reply to first bullet label missing on dynamic_radio, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
Hi! I just wanted to pop-in and say I read this and will add it…
8 months ago
Posted a reply to Product images select in contact form, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
Hi! I just wanted to pop-in and say I read this and will address it…
8 months ago
Posted a reply to Dynamic SELECT values not working, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
Hi! I just wanted to pop-in and say I read this and will address it…
8 months ago
Posted a reply to Displaying a Repeater Field in Contact Form 7, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
I'm marking this as resolved since it's been inactive for quite a while. Please feel…
8 months ago
Posted a reply to Pull SCF (ACF) Email Address on a Post and Place in CF7 Mail > To Field, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
Hi! I just wanted to pop-in and say I read this and will address it…
8 months ago
Posted a reply to Product images select in contact form, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
Thank you for your patience. This sounds doable. To get you started, you'll likely want…
10 months ago
Posted a reply to Post/Page – Listing email, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
Yes! If your client's contact email is stored in a meta field associated with the…
10 months ago
Posted a reply to Unwanted paragraphs and breaks in hidden fields, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
Thank you for your patience. Contact Form 7 applies auto formatting and I personally add…
10 months ago
Posted a reply to Dynamic SELECT values not working, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
Thank you for your patience! This will go on my to-do list.
10 months ago
Committed [3269738] to Plugins SVN:
Adding tag 4.1.1
11 months ago
Committed [3269732] to Plugins SVN:
Updating trunk to version 4.1.1
11 months ago
Posted a reply to Doesn’t work while –require_secure_transport=ON, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
Sorry for being unresponsive. I'll mark this as resolved. I personally prefer using filters and…
12 months ago
Committed [3251315] to Plugins SVN:
Tagging 4.1.0 and updating screenshots and readme
1 year ago