My pronouns are she/ella
I’m a web developer at the University of California, Irvine in the Office of Information Technology
I am responsible for our WordPress web hosting solutions – UCI Sites and Faculty Websites . I am also responsible for the Office of Information Technology’s public website which is using WordPress as the content management system.
I’m an avid baker, love to draw, and am well on my way to becoming a cat lady.
Blog
Stay Curious
I read an article recently about how important curiosity is for career growth. Not only is it good for your career but it keeps life interesting. Continue Reading Stay Curious
How to create an Avatar with Apple Memojis
Learn how to use Apple Memoji stickers to create an avatar or cute profile picture. Continue Reading How to create an Avatar with Apple Memojis
Using Google Analytics to find your 404s
Did you know you can leverage Google Analytics to find links to your site that are returning a 404 error? If you recently made structural changes to your website, this is a good way to make sure your readers are finding the information in its new location. Continue Reading Using Google Analytics to find your 404s
New Website Launch Checklist
When you are replacing an older website, it’s important to check off a number steps for a smoother launch. This is the checklist I used when we launched the new OIT website. Continue Reading New Website Launch Checklist
Honored to be part of the Applause Program
I was honored to be a 2022 recipient of the Applause Program for Women in Technology at UCI. Continue Reading Honored to be part of the Applause Program
WPCampus 2021 Online
WPCampus Online will be held on September 21 - 22, 2021. This is a free conference for web accessibility and WordPress for higher education. I attended and spoke at the in-person conference in the summer of 2019. This was the last time we were able to meet in person...
Remote work: an introvert’s haven
Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, I rarely worked from home. Remote work was not encouraged and few people had that option. That all changed in March 2020, when non-essential workers were sent home. I soon realized that working from home was the solution to the burnout I had been feeling for some time. Introverts thrive in a remote environment. Continue Reading Remote work: an introvert’s haven
The incredible usefulness of Reminders
I've used several task methods over the years to stay organized. I still use a few like OmniFocus and the ToDo lists in Outlook for work-related tasks. However, I've just discovered how useful the Apple Reminders app can be for those little things I need to do every...
WPCampus 2020 Online
Registration is open for the WPCampus conference. This year, due to COVID-19, the conference will be online from July 29 - 30. Registration is free! Registration is required to attend the event, but will not be limited. I attended last year in Portland, Oregon and was...