Bela Gaytan, M.Ed.<p>I suppose I should post a more formal bio/#intro! I'm Bela (she/her). I'm a <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/disabled" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>disabled</span></a>, <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/queer" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>queer</span></a>, <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/neurodivergent" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>neurodivergent</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Latina" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Latina</span></a> in <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/tech" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>tech</span></a>. I am a technical <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/InstructionalDesigner" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>InstructionalDesigner</span></a>, <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/community" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>community</span></a> & social media manager, <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/WebDev" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>WebDev</span></a>, <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/a11y" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>a11y</span></a>, <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/coach" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>coach</span></a>, and speaker. </p><p>A few fun facts: I have lots of <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/tattoos" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>tattoos</span></a>, am mostly <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/vegan" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>vegan</span></a>, have 2 <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/cats" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>cats</span></a>, 2 kiddos, am obsessed with <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/plants" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>plants</span></a>, <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/foodie" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>foodie</span></a> and amazing <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/cook" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>cook</span></a>, and love to <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/travel" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>travel</span></a>. I'm also an open book and welcome questions and discussions on all topics.</p><p>In terms of my personality, it's said that I bring the <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/BigBelaEnergy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>BigBelaEnergy</span></a>. I'm short but mighty with my mouth and actions. I'll jump to speak out on inequities and atrocities. I'm not shy to make enemies by calling folks out. I'll jump in to help folks out without hesitation. I'm all about <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/CommunitySupport" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>CommunitySupport</span></a> and connecting folks whenever possible.</p><p>Be a cool human and we'll be friends. Much love, fam. ❤</p><p>Image description: Bela is a light-skinned Latina with short, metallic blue, curly hair and blue-green eyes. She is sitting in a small garden at her Airbnb in San Diego. She is surrounded by plants, flowers, and fresh air, bringing her calm.</p>