Joan Logose receives the Yoast Care fund for her contribution to the WordPress community

Meet Joan Logose, a valued member of the WordPress Community Team! Her commitment and valuable contributions to the community are why Imokol Faith Ruth nominated her for the Yoast Care fund. Let’s learn more about this passionate WordPress enthusiast.

Nominator Imokol Faith Ruth: “Joan Logose is an active member of the WordPress community in Uganda and one of the co-leads at WordPress Kampala. Her contributions have been instrumental in restarting the monthly meet-ups in Kampala and organizing the upcoming Online Payments and Delivery Summit 2024. Joan is a treasure to the community, having been part of the organizing teams for various WordCamps in Uganda. Her willingness to speak, facilitate, and contribute to events across the East African region further demonstrates her dedication. Her leadership continues to significantly impact the growth and development of the WordPress community in Uganda.”

Let’s get to know Joan Logose

Those are some lovely words by Faith. Let’s get to know Joan a bit better and ask her some questions about her work and passion for WordPress:

Hi, Joan! First of all, can you tell us what you do?

I am a Web Support Specialist, helping non-profit organizations implement WordPress projects, particularly in eCommerce. I assist them in identifying, managing, and following up on web development projects. I also co-lead the WordPress Meetup in Kampala. I help organize events and support community members’ WordPress needs in my free time.

How did you first learn about WordPress?

I was introduced to WordPress in 2014 when I joined an organization as an ICT officer. Part of my job involved managing the corporate website built on WordPress. WordPress was very user-friendly as my trainer taught me how to log in, create pages and posts, and publish content—all within an hour.

Can you tell us about your first contribution?

In 2019, a colleague suggested I attend WordCamp Kampala and shared a link with me. When I applied, the lead organizer, Laurence Bahiirwa, encouraged me to speak instead of just attending. Although I hesitated because it was my first time speaking at a tech event, Laurence’s leadership inspired me to try it. My first contribution was as a speaker at my first WordCamp. I don’t recall much of what I said because of nerves, but it was an invaluable learning experience, and the WordPress community has been incredibly supportive.

Who is your WordPress hero?

It’s hard to choose just one. The first would be Shalynne Mbai from Nairobi, Kenya, who introduced me to WordPress in 2014. Currently, the meetup leads in Uganda are my heroes, especially those introducing WordPress to students in challenging conditions. Their dedication is truly inspiring.

Where can people find you?

You can find me at upcoming events like the Online Payments and Delivery Summit and at the WP NextGen event. I’ll also be speaking at WordCamp Nairobi 2024, thanks to the Yoast Diversity Fund. I am also a member of the following meetup Groups: Elementor Uganda Meetup, Kampala WooCommerce Meetup, Lira WordPress Meetup, Divi Nairobi, Jinja WordPress Meetup, Entebbe WordPressMeetup, Masaka WordPress Meetup. You can also connect with me on LinkedIn, X, and on WordPress.org.

Thank you for this interview, Joan, and for all of your contributions to the WordPress community! Do you know someone like Joan Logose who also deserves to be in the spotlight? Go to our Yoast Care page and nominate them right away.