Hello!
I’m an event technology and operations leader with 10 years of directing high-profile events (live, digital, hybrid). I deliver inclusive & accessible experiences that meet complex business objectives.
I serve as Director at Game Devs of Color Expo, the largest global game developer conference centering underrepresented voices. Here’s a look at 2024 in review: https://gdoc.events/2024Summary
I built systems to scale the flagship hybrid event to 1200 ticketed attendees (118% increase), created and integrated successful digital events (815K+ visitors) into the conference experience, and managed relationships with exhibitors, vendors, and major brand sponsors (driving a 466% revenue increase). We earned a reputation for inclusion and accessibility, achieve high feedback ratings, and ran other programming year-round, like in-person meetups in New York City, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Bellevue. For my work here, I’ve been named one of 100 Game Changers by GamesIndustry.biz, and honored with the Game Changer Award from IndieCade.
Previously, I was Lead Experience Designer at Bramble. I led design on key features and experiences for the online social event platform. I drove 350+ social events by designing 30+ online worlds and experiences for global brands like Google, Tableau, and Sony.
I’ve led operations for numerous developer-focused hybrid and in-person events. As Director at The Sheep’s Meow, I created and led developer showcase events in New York and New Jersey, and organized New Jersey’s largest game jams. I was Festival Chair at IndieCade East, NYC’s biggest indie games conference. I created and served as chair for the first Creative Arts & Technology Conference in New Jersey. As a chair at International Game Developers Association, I created and led demo nights, workshops, and showcases for developers.
I understand the developer audience well. I’ve developed and shipped over a dozen interactive experiences using web technologies. As Senior Game Designer at Fantage, I designed and shipped dozens of game events for the popular social world, engaging 3 million users monthly. I’ve also designed interactive experiences for brands like NBA, PETA, and LEGO.
I create developer-focused events by leveraging event management experience, technical expertise, and operational excellence. My goal is to deliver experiences that drive engagement, foster community, and achieve measurable success.
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