Marty Jencius

Associate Professor, Kent State University

Marty Jencius, Ph.D., is a Counselor Educator with 28 years of experience and a long-standing focus on integrating technology into counselor training. A pioneer in digital innovation for the profession, he introduced CESNET-L, virtual reality applications, online journals, and podcasting to counselor education. He has over 140 publications and 200 podcast episodes related to counseling and faculty productivity.

Marty is the creator and executive producer of The PodTalk Network, which includes shows like Vision ProFiles (Apple Vision Pro use cases), Gear Up and Go (tech and travel, done with his son Will), Old Mac Gang (tech for 65+ users), and Circular Firing Squad (counseling conversations). He’s also a recurring guest on MacVoices Live and In Touch with iOS.

He chairs the ACES A.I. Taskforce, contributed to national AI standards via the ACA AI Taskforce, and presents at both counseling and tech conferences on A.I. and academic productivity.

Marty’s Presentations

Macstock Workshop: Friday, 9:00-10:30am

Juicy Bites of Apple Intelligence

Sunday, 4:00-4:45pm

Gear Up and Go: Tech Tools for Smarter Travel

Kelly Guimont

Kelly is a longtime Apple aficionado and general technology enthusiast. She has spoken at a wide variety of conferences, and will likely speak at many more. Between conference presentations, podcast appearances, and her deep abiding love of karaoke, Kelly has spent a significant amount of time talking into microphones. As a contributor to TUAW and The Mac Observer, she hosted tech news podcasts and interviewed notable members of the Apple community, also writing articles explaining various features of macOS and iOS.

Friday, 11:00-11:45am

Kelly’s Presentations

Give Your Home (Some) Smarts

Mike Schmitz

Mike Schmitz is a nerd and an independent creator who talks about the intersection of faith, productivity, and tech He’s a YouTuber, screencaster (ScreenCastsOnline), writer (The Sweet Setup), and co-hosts the Focused, Bookworm, and Intentional Family podcasts.

Mike’s Presentations

Macstock Workshop: Friday, 1:00-2:30pm

Think Different: Using AI as Your Creative Co-Pilot

Jeff Gamet

Jeff Gamet is a freelance content creator, technology blogger, podcaster, author, and public speaker. Previously, he was The Mac Observer’s Managing Editor, and the TextExpander Evangelist for Smile. He has presented at Macworld Expo, RSA Conference, several WordCamp events, along with many other conferences. You can find him on several podcasts such as The Mac Show, The Big Show, MacVoices, Mac OS Ken, In Touch with iOS, The Context Machine, and more. Jeff is easy to find on social media as @jgamet on Mastodon and Pixelfed, and jeffgamet on LinkedIn.

Jeff’s Presentations

Friday, 3:00-3:45pm

What Not to Share: How to Improve Your Online Privacy and Security

Kirschen Seah

Software Geekette, Free Range Coder

Kirschen Seah’s background is Computer Sciences with interests in Software Engineering, User Experience, and Mac OS X / iPhone OS development. She started programming with BASIC in 1978 on an Apple ][ and have over 30 years of experience in the field.

Kirschen worked on OPENSTEP (precursor to Mac OS X Cocoa) graphical prototyping applications initially when she joined Rockwell Collins (now Collins Aerospace) in 1999, and was a Senior Principal Systems Engineer in the Flight Management Systems department focussed on the user interface for pilot interaction. Prior to joining Rockwell Collins Kirschen worked at Acuity (formerly ichat) developing interactive user interfaces for live chat customer service agents.

Now retired, there’s now more time to share technical insights on her blog, develop useful scripts (Python, shell), and write Shortcuts. Kirschen is really motivated to share her experience to help fellow software practitioners develop better skills – be that in good design, implementation, or computer science fundamentals.

As much as she can, Kirschen tries to share the delight in discovering how iOS and macOS applications for productivity and creativity have helped her do better in her personal and (former) work life.

Kirschen’s Presentations

Friday, 4:00-4:45pm

Passkeys Demystified

Jill McKinley

Small Steps Empire

By day, Jill McKinley is an IT professional with deep experience in enterprise hospital software, server administration, and digital workflow optimization. With decades of hands-on work—from Windows environments to Apple ecosystems—she combines technology, usability, and human-centered design to make systems work smarter for real people.

Outside of tech, Jill is the creator and host of multiple YouTube channels and podcasts, including Start with Small Steps and Buzz Blossom & Squeak. Her shows explore personal growth, productivity, and the wonders of the natural world—all through the lens of curiosity and exploration.

Whether she’s automating her home, unpacking the meaning of ancient texts, or nerding out over bird migration, Jill brings energy, insight, and just the right amount of geekiness to everything she does.

Jill’s Presentations

Friday, 5:00-5:45pm

Take Control of Your Health with Apple

Katie Fawkes

Katie Fawkes is the Director of Marketing at Ecamm, a leading live streaming and video production software for Mac users. With a background in content strategy, podcasting, and community building, Katie is passionate about helping creators confidently show up on camera and grow their brands through video. She’s the co-host of The Flow and The VHS Club video podcasts, hosts multiple live video series, and speaks regularly at industry events on topics like one-take video, camera confidence, and creator marketing.

Katie’s Presentations

Macstock Workshop: Saturday, 1:00-2:30pm

Confidence, Content, and the Camera:
Unlocking Your On-Screen Superpower

Doc Rock

Doc Rock is on a mission to positively touch a billion people’s lives by collaborating and sharing stories and ideas. As the Community Manager at Ecamm, he works with content creators, live streamers, podcasters, and video producers to help them find their voice and share their passion through video.

Doc’s Presentations

Macstock Workshop: Saturday, 1:00-2:30pm

Confidence, Content, and the Camera:
Unlocking Your On-Screen Superpower

Dave Ginsburg

Podcaster / IT Professional

Dave Ginsburg is a seasoned podcaster and IT professional with over 28 years of experience, best known as the host of In Touch With iOS—a podcast that dives deep into the ever-evolving world of Apple technology. From iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Apple TV to Vision Pro, Mac, and beyond, Dave covers it all with expertise and enthusiasm.

Every week, he welcomes prominent guests from the Apple community, engaging in insightful discussions that keep listeners informed and entertained. As a recognized iPhone subject matter expert and early adopter of Apple innovations, Dave’s real-world experience and passion for the ecosystem provide unique perspectives on the latest advancements and trends. You can also find him as a regular guest on MacVoices, The Mac Show, and others as well as a frequent speaker at Mac User Groups.

Dave’s Presentations

Saturday, 11:00-11:45am

Exploring Apple Screen Capture Tools – Sharing Knowledge with Images and Videos

Allison Sheridan

Chief Podcaster, Podfeet Podcasts

Allison Sheridan started podcasting in May of 2005, just 7 months after podcasting was invented. At 20 years, her flagship show, the NosillaCast Podcast is the longest-running Apple-centric podcast. In the NosillaCast, she focuses on reviewing tech products with an EVER so slight Apple bias, while weaving accessibility throughout her content.

She also co-hosts the podcast Programming By Stealth where Bart Busschots is teaching the audience to program through an audio podcast (with Bart’s tutorial shownotes). Bart and Allison also hosted the podcast Taming the Terminal which is a 40-episode guide to the macOS Terminal which you can also get as an ebook through Apple Books.

She has a tech conversation show called Chit Chat Across the Pond which currently comes out at least once a month with Adam Engst of TidBITS as her guest.

She’s a founding speaker at Macstock Conference every year outside of Chicago, and a frequent guest on the Daily Tech News Show, Clockwise, and the SMR Podcast, with appearances on MacBreak Weekly, Cordkillers, Tech’s Message, and The Productive Woman Podcast. She is also a video screencast tutor for the subscription service ScreenCastsONLINE. She and her husband Steve produce video interviews from trade shows such as CES and CSUN’s Assistive Tech conference.

She’s an avid exerciser walking around 7 miles a day and enjoys time with their dog Kepler, and two cats Ada Lovelace and Grace Hopper. This is what happens when two engineers marry.

Allison’s Presentations

Macstock Workshop: Saturday, 1:00-2:30pm

Unleash the Power of Apple Photos on macOS

Sunday, 5:00-5:45pm

Chain of Happiness — Share Your Knowledge

Chris Cooke

Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist
Oregon Commission for the Blind

An avid tech enthusiast, Chris Cooke teaches assistive technology to adult learners who are blind or visually impaired. Showing them how to make the most of their smart phones and Mac computers is a joy.

When not teaching, Chris enjoys podcasting, cooking and spending time with her two cats.

Chris’ Presentations

Saturday, 3:00-3:45pm

Sharing Accessibly: Empowering Blind and Low Vision Mac Users with Inclusive Tools

Brittany Smith

Productivity, ADHD, and Technology Coach
Devise & Conquer Coaching

Brittany Smith is a Productivity, ADHD, and Technology Coach in Portland, Oregon.

Life’s Mission: making stuff suck less.

Giant nerd: Master’s of Science degree in Cognitive Neuroscience, Star Wars-everything, Apple-enthusiast (obviously), and loves talking about the intersection of our brains and technology.

Makes videos about ADHD and using our iPhones better.

Brittany’s Presentations

Macstock Workshop: Sunday, 9:00-10:30am

From Postal to Post All: Using shortcuts to make Social Media posting easier

Brett Terpstra

Principal Technical Writer, Oracle

Brett Terpstra is a coder, blogger, podcaster, and, in his daylight hours, a technical writer for Oracle.

Brett has been using computers since 1984, and has been a Mac user since 2000. He writes Mac and iOS apps, as well as over 100 open source scripts and projects to make people’s lives easier.

Brett’s Presentations

Sunday, 11:00-11:45am

Demystifying Mastodon

Mike Burke

Lead Technical Trainer

Mike Burke is a corporate technical trainer and automation enthusiast who specializes in creating structured systems that blend productivity techniques with practical technology solutions. Drawing on his background as a former high school science teacher, Mike brings a methodical, educational approach to complex technical concepts.

Through his blog and YouTube channel, he shares insights on macOS automation technologies including Keyboard Maestro, AppleScript, and shell scripting. Mike is passionate about the concept of “digital mise en place” — creating thoughtfully organized digital environments that eliminate friction and support creative work.

When not exploring new automation techniques, Mike can be found documenting his family’s quest to visit all U.S. National Parks. His workshop at MacStock draws on years of experience bridging educational and corporate environments to create sustainable, maintainable digital workflows.

Mike’s Presentations

Macstock Workshop: Sunday, 1:00-2:30pm

Digital Mise en Place: Building an Integrated System for Project Organization and Automation

Brian Flanigan-Arthurs

Educator

Living in Arizona with his wife, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs is an educator with a passion for providing results-driven, innovative learning strategies for all students, but particularly those who are at-risk. He is a lifelong learner who works to create opportunities for students to achieve their dreams.

Brian has always had a strong affinity for technology, particularly Apple products, which began with his first experience using the Apple IIGS as an elementary school student. He applies technology in various aspects of his life, including managing smart home systems, exploring a wide range of podcasts, watching sports, engaging with video games, and integrating technology into fitness routines. Most importantly, he leverages technology to design and deliver impactful educational presentations.

Brian’s Presentations

Sunday, 3:00-3:45pm

Automate, But Don’t Take Shortcuts

Will Jencius

Dr. Will Jencius is a recent Ph.D. graduate in Chemistry, a bit of a dreamer and dabbler in technology. He likes to share an occasional cigar with his dad as they talk over the latest tech.

Will’s Presentations

Sunday, 4:00-4:45pm

Gear Up and Go: Tech Tools for Smarter Travel