At the end of this week I’ll say goodbye to my Washington University crew to begin a new adventure as a Senior WordPress Engineer for Human Made.

Working in the shadow of Brookings Hall for the past six years has been an absolute privilege. I’ve been fortunate to work on projects that have been both professionally and personally fulfilling. Most of all, I’m grateful for the colleagues who continue to inspire and challenge me and with whom I’ve become great friends. Keep an eye on that team—I’m confident they’ve got some tricks up their sleeves.

As hard as it is to close the book on my time at WashU, I’m thrilled to be starting a new chapter with Human Made. The team that Tom and Joe have built over the last several years is nothing short of extraordinary. When I found myself with the opportunity to work alongside and learn from the folks who are literally inventing the future of WordPress, I couldn’t pass it up.

I also plan to be even more deeply involved in the WordPress project than I have over the past few years. Democratizing publishing, in my view, is a mission that is as critical as ever. By sharing our stories—and being open to others when they share theirs—maybe we can all become a bit more human.