GeekGirlCon 2022 celebrates inclusivity and representation with the nerds of Seattle

November 07, 2022 / 3:47 pm

caption: Trek The Vote at GeekGirlCon 2022

Geek Culture has a long history of feeling like a “boys club,” but the folks at GeekGirlCon are out to upend that dynamic.

Since 2011, GeekGirlCon has pursued a mission of inclusivity and representation in the nerdy realms of science, technology, arts, literature, and games.

Soundside Producer Jason Burrows attended the convention this weekend. He talked with attendees about what makes GeekGirlCon different and why geek culture needs it.

caption: Photographer Danny Ngan shoots the 8 Bit Brass Band on the sidewalk outside of GeekGirlCon 2022

Special thanks to everyone who spoke with us at GGC – Kerry O'Neill-Miller, Friday Elliott, Christy Wiseman, Danny Ngan, Lehanna Allen, Rowan Benum, and Liana Ruppert.

caption: The Celebration of the Female Geek science standee at GeekGirlCon 2022

You can listen to the entire audio postcard by clicking the audio above.

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Libby Denkmann
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Libby Denkmann joined KUOW in December 2021 as the host of the midday show Soundside. She’s a native Pacific Northwesterner who grew up in Redmond, graduated from the University of Washington, and covered local news as a producer and reporter with KIRO Radio.
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Jason Burrows
Producer/Announcer

Jason M Burrows is part of the Production Team on Soundside, and takes on announcing duties when needed.
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