Wendy Trakes brings 35 years of convention volunteering experience and a lifetime of science fiction fandom. Her costuming background comes from several decades of involvement in a reenactment and science fiction/steampunk communities. An avid supporter of Independent Film, she has assisted behind the scenes with several local films over the years including Seven Mummies and Blood Moon Rising. An internationally traveled archaeologist, historian, and researcher, Wendy just recently completed her Masters degree in Public History and enjoys her work in academic libraries. As if her schedule weren’t busy enough, she also performs as lead singer of a classic rock band called Jen X and the Boomers based out of Phoenix, AZ.