Volunteers

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The spirit of volunteerism -- giving back and "paying it forward" -- is what makes PyCon distinctly inspiring! Even just a couple of hands can make all the difference.

PyCon Philippines is run by volunteers who are passionate with a variety of things with Python being common.

We don't pay volunteers with cash but with fun memories, friendships, and the feeling of accomplishing something noble and great.

The previous PyCons would not have been successful without the help of these individuals. This year will not be different.


We'd like to thank and recognize these people for stepping up to bring you PyCon Philippines 2023:

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👉 Conference Chair 🪑

Alysson Alvaran is the PyCon PH 2023 conference chair🪑and the main person in charge. She’s responsible for setting the budget; monitoring expenses; and general oversight of all other committees. She works together with the PythonPH Board of Trustees to sort-out stuff behind the scenes. You can email her at [email protected]



👉 Committee Leaders and Members


Website and Design


Lead: Zorex Salvo

  • Zorex is the web admin of PythonPH. He and his team maintains the PyCon PH website. If you'd like to help, simply submit a pull request to the pycon repo with your changes. You can reach him at [email protected]

Members:

  • Von Louie Cruto
  • Dan Belza
  • Alex Reyes
  • Micaela Reyes
  • Alysson Alvaran
  • Christian Joseph Zamora



Program


Lead: Matt Lebrun

  • Matt is the person that oversees the program for PyConPH 2023. He and his team are responsible for making sure that we'll have quality talks and workshops for the conference. You can reach the Program Committee at [email protected]

Members:

  • Jeff Paredes
  • Niño Eclarin



Logistics (Online)

Lead: Matt Lebrun

  • Matt is the person that oversees the online logistics for PyConPH 2023. He and his team are responsible for setting up the online platform, coming up with a plan for making the audience experience smooth and for making sure that the stagehand committee are well equipped for the online conference on Day 1.

Members:

  • Micaela Reyes
  • Von Louie Cruto
  • Jeff Paredes
  • Niño Eclarin
  • Freilla Mae Espiñola



Logistics (In-Person)


Lead: Freilla Mae Espiñola

  • Freilla is in charge of coordinating the logistics for PyCon PH 2023, including venue sourcing, selection, and preparation; arrangement of catering for snacks, meals, and drinks; hospitality, reception, and concierge services. You can reach her at [email protected]

Members:

  • Novelle Estrella
  • Nel Matias
  • Micaela Reyes
  • Steven Horng



Marketing and Sponsorship


Marketing


Lead: Lalaine Diok

  • Lalaine and her team are responsible for advertising PyCon PH 2023

Members:

  • Angeline Jores
  • Marie Fortuno
  • Carl Viñas
  • Micaela Reyes


Sponsorship


Lead: Aira Alonzo and Micaela Reyes

  • Aira, Mickey and their team are responsible for fundraising and for making sure we can deliver the conference to the widest audience possible by driving down the ticket costs for PyCon with the help of sponsors. If you have any sponsorship questions, please email [email protected]

Members:

  • Angelica Lapastora
  • Jinnell Alvaran
  • Marie Fortuno



Ticketing and Receipts


Lead: Ciara Bautista

  • Ciara is the main person in charge of setting up the ticketing page, oversees the recording of ticket sales, preparation of official receipts and distribution of financial aid

Members:

  • Vanessa Bermudez
  • Alysson Alvaran



Stage-hand


Lead: Von Louie Cruto

  • Von and his team are responsible for helping speakers with technical setup, provide water bottles and other needs. He and his team will be on standby in case something goes wrong on-stage and will see through the needs of the speakers and audience. He and his team are also responsible for ensuring that our Code of Conduct is enforced throughout the conference for speakers. You can reach him at [email protected]

Members:

  • Dan Belza
  • Christian Joseph Zamora
  • Mark Emman Macaraeg
  • Rodney Lei Estrada



Guest Relations


Lead: Sony Valdez

  • Sony and his team are responsible for guiding guests, answering random queries, help desk, usher and crowd control


Members:

  • Carl John Viñas
  • Jabez Emmanuel Borja
  • Denise Gozum
  • Mark Anthony Estopace
  • Ben Iglesia
  • Jim Aerol Barcos
  • Marc Reyes



Documentation


Lead: Jessica Apostol

  • Jessica and her team are in charge of video coverage, photography and blog posts for PyCon PH

Members:

  • Kyle Brodit
  • Matthew Cucio
  • Wilson De Torres
  • Janine Bagares
  • Criscela Ysabelle Racelis



Registration


Lead: Ariel Conde

  • Ariel and his team are in charge of manning the onsite registration booth

Members:

  • Jeff Paredes
  • Marc Lindon Odias
  • Cyrus Mante



Emcees


Lead: Alysson Alvaran

  • Alysson and her team are in charge of introducing speakers, announcing sponsors and partners, and facilitating games and raffle during the conference

Members:

  • Jan Aaron Angelo Lee
  • Niharika Vadluri
  • Criscela Ysabelle Racelis
  • Will Vincent Parrone
  • Alex Reyes



Swags


Lead: Sony Valdez

  • Sony and his team are in charge of sourcing and distributing swag items

Members:

  • Ariel Conde
  • Alysson Alvaran
  • Christian Joseph Zamora