Leadership
Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, concerned citizens can change the world. Indeed it is the only thing that ever has.
—Margaret Mead
Our Executive Leadership
TC Camp’s leadership team has a strong background in project management and collaboration and is well-versed in meeting deadlines and following through on commitments. While we all have unique perspectives and strong convictions, our shared vision is to make a positive difference for the community we serve.
Executive Staff
email: Liz@TCCamp.org
Liz has amassed an astounding knowledge base over 23 years in the Technical and Professional Communications field, the last 16 of which being in a CEO role. She is an avid reader, naturally curious about discoveries and perspectives, and is adept at bringing together some of the brightest and best minds in the field. She has a daring sense of adventure when it comes to trying unconventional projects that lead to strengthening the skills of those around her, and we would not have TC Camp or Room 42 without her willingness to support and nourish experimental programs for the greater community.
Membership
STC Associate Fellow, ACM Senior Member
Education
University of Maryland College Park
B.S. Computer Science
University of Southern Mississippi
MA English
Executive Staff
email: Janice@TCCamp.org
Janice has over 12 years of experience serving the Technical and Professional Communications industry. Her emphasis is always on educating and strengthening the community while building mutually beneficial relationships.
Membership
Psy Chi, Tau Delta Phi, Golden Key
Education
San Jose State University
B.A. I/O Psychology
Our Amazing Supportive Team
Volunteers, Intern Alumni, & Support Team
It takes a driven team to run TC Camp smoothly. Our organization is blessed to have veterans in the field dedicated to helping TC Camp achieve its goals, as well as fresh faces that are adding a new perspective in our work. Here are a few of the team members who make this possible:
TC Camp Volunteers
Steve Suranie, Camp Volunteer and proud Alumni of Temple University
Steve is one of our guest writers researching interesting topics and writing insightful Viewpoints. Steve’s regular work is as a Technical Communications Manager leading a growing team conceptualizing and implementing documentation strategies. Steve has a natural curiosity for many topics having worked in many vertical markets as a code developer and as a writer. We are thrilled to have him as one of out mighty volunteers!
Jennifer Tso, Camp Volunteer from University of California Davis
Jennifer started out as an Intern Research Writer writing engaging short form analysis of published research work. You can find her work in Viewpoints. As a Volunteer, Jennifer steps in to help with any number of projects that keep TC Camp running. She has a natural talent at peer editing!
Jonna Sharp, Camp Volunteer from Texas State University
Jonna started out as an Intern Research Writer writing engaging short form analysis of published research work. You can find her work in Viewpoints. As a Volunteer, Jonna steps in to help with any number of projects that keep TC Camp running.
Elena Ofenstein, Camp Volunteer Writer from Texas State University
Elena started out as an Intern Research Writer writing engaging short form analysis of published research work. You can find her work in Viewpoints. As a Volunteer, Elena steps in to help with any number of projects that keep TC Camp running.
Anjanie R. Fairbairn, Camp Volunteer from Texas State University
Anjanie started out as an Intern Research Writer writing engaging short form analysis of published research work. You can find her work in Viewpoints. As a Volunteer, Anjanie steps in to help with any number of projects that keep TC Camp running.
Interns
Miranda Schnier, Intern Professional Writer from University of California Davis
Miranda is a part of our Spirit Squad and is responsible for writing and peer editing for social media. Analyzing Room 42 podcasts and Viewpoints, Miranda highlights important points and elevates the awareness of relevant research for the practitioners in the TPC field.
Jason Brown, Intern Research Writer from Old Dominion University
Jason writes engaging short form analysis of published research work. Working closely with the executive staff, the research writers work to define disciplines or topics that are of interest to those in the TPC field. One of Jason’s strengths is his ability to find very interesting and very relevant research from a diverse discipline. You can find his work in Viewpoints.
Emily Andrews, Intern Professional Writer from University of California Davis
Emily is a part of our Spirit Squad and is responsible for writing and peer editing for social media. Analyzing Room 42 podcasts and Viewpoints, Emily highlights important points and elevates the awareness of relevant research for the practitioners in the TPC field.
Mariah Clem, Intern Research Writer from Texas State University
Mariah writes engaging short form analysis of published research work. Working closely with the executive staff, the research writers work to define disciplines or topics that are of interest to those in the TPC field. You can find her work in Viewpoints.
Laura Soran, Intern Research Writer from Texas State University
Laura writes engaging short form analysis of published research work. Working closely with the executive staff, the research writers work to define disciplines or topics that are of interest to those in the TPC field. You can find her work in Viewpoints.
Andi Silva, Intern Research Writer from Texas State University
Andi writes engaging short form analysis of published research work. Working closely with the executive staff, the research writers work to define disciplines or topics that are of interest to those in the TPC field. You can find her work in Viewpoints.
Christina Rendon, Intern Research Writer from Texas State University
Christina writes engaging short form analysis of published research work. Working closely with the executive staff, the research writers work to define disciplines or topics that are of interest to those in the TPC field. You can find her work in Viewpoints.
Grace Larner, Intern Research Writer from Texas State University
Grace writes engaging short form analysis of published research work. Working closely with the executive staff, the research writers work to define disciplines or topics that are of interest to those in the TPC field. You can find her work in Viewpoints.
Kimberly “Nikki” Uzzel, Intern Research Writer from Texas State University
Nikki writes engaging short form analysis of published research work. Working closely with the executive staff, the research writers work to define disciplines or topics that are of interest to those in the TPC field. You can find her work in Viewpoints.
Sherralyn Robbins, Intern Research Writer from University of Maine
Sher writes engaging short form analysis of published research work. Working closely with the executive staff, the research writers work to define disciplines or topics that are of interest to those in the TPC field. You can find her work in Viewpoints.
Talia Chavez, Intern Research Writer from Texas State University
Talia writes engaging short and long-form analysis of published research work. Working closely with the executive staff, the research writers work to define disciplines or topics that are of interest to those in the TPC field. You can find her work in Viewpoints.
Katie McCammon, Intern Grant Writer From UC Davis (University of California Davis)
Katie works closely with our executive staff in charge of fundraising and conducts grant research, writes proposals for funding and submits these to federal institutions and private foundations.
Gabriella Carbonara, Intern Editor from from East Carolina University
Gabriella is responsible for editing all of the copy that TC Camp produces, such as the website pages, social media posts, marketing collateral, grant proposals, and professional correspondences. She is also in charge of proofreading the transcripts and subtitles for episodes of Room 42.
Marianne Rodgers, Graphic Artist
Marianne is a brilliant graphic artist that has worked miracles for TC Camp over the years. She works with a number of sole proprietors and companies on various digital art projects, mostly in graphical data. These visuals demonstrate, teach, engage, and formulate ideas for various purposes with impressionable & number-producing results. Examples include: presentations, short videos, company history maps, process maps, meeting templates, corporate logos, advertising media & posters.
Additional Team Members
Scott Prentice, Executive Advisor
Currently on sabbatical and acting as a key advisor.
With over 30 successful years in the TPC profession, of which the last 17 were in a CEO role, Scott possesses a depth of understanding about what matters most for practitioners. He brings this insight to help shape the best Technical Communication Unconference experience.
Alexander Hill, Digital Operations
Cherie Woodward, Event Operations Director
Viqui Dill (she/her), Event Operations Director
Li-At Rathbun, Communications Director
June Harton, Publicity Director
Volunteers
Each TC Camp unconference had a dynamic team of volunteers to help the event flow seamlessly for all of the attendees. There is no way we could have pulled it off without them and we are eternally grateful for their support!
Thank you for being a part of TC Camp and making a difference!
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