ABOUT ME
I'm a narrative game designer who loves to tell stories through gameplay.
• 11 yrs of exp. in pitch development and presentation for games
• 9 yrs of exp. on game teams as a remote/WFH contributor
• 8 yrs of exp. in technical game design documentation
I've been a key developer on 3 published PC games and 4 tabletop games, and a supporting contractor on over 10 additional projects. In my free time, I love to explore new ideas and stories through game jams.
I am currently a Narrative Designer at Monolith, developing the Wonder Woman game.
"Ask and you shall receive. The insight you seek is within the GDC vault, adventurer."
Here is my curated list of recommended GDC talks and books for leads, designers, students, and teachers looking to learn and grow.
"Inspiration is an ouroboros. Feed her well, for she is a voracious creature who will not be denied."
Here is a brief overview of a few sources for inspiration that I personally recommend, namely from fantasy and science-fiction authors.
COMMUNITY
Game Developers Conference 2022-2024
Conference Associate Program Volunteer
International Game Developers Association 2022-present
Volunteer Mentor for the IGDA Global Mentorship Program
Global Game Jam 2022
Team Lead Jammer for "Themis Division" (by FAMJAM)
Global Game Jam 2020-2021
Principle Site Organizer for OC.IGDA Chapter (Oklahoma City)
International Game Developers Association
Chapter Sponsor for OC.IGDA 2019-2022
AWARDS
ASU+GSV Summit 2022
Elite 200 Finalist for "Vidaly"
Unity EdTech Creator Challenge 2021
Top 25 Winner for "Vidaly"
Global EdTech Startup Awards 2021
Unboxing School Track Semifinalist for "Vidaly"
International Serious Play Awards 2017
Silver Winner for "Advance U: The Talent Machine"
IEEE Intercollegiate GameSIG Showcase 2013
Best Game Art for "Not Today"
Daughters of the American Revolution 2006
National Fiction Winner, 2nd Place
TEACHING AND SPEAKING
Geek Girl Con 2023
Panelist Speaker
"Making Games More Like Us: Diversity in the Game Industry"
Game Developers Conference 2022
CA Microtalks Speaker
"Strangers in a Strange Land: Neurodiversity in the Workplace"
Safe At Home 2020
Community Guest Speaker
"[kin]tsugi: Healing Broken Hearts and the Power of Found Families in Queer Spaces"
Honors Symposium, Oklahoma Christian University 2019
Guest Speaker
“Achievement Unlocked: Gamifying the College Experience”
Oklahoma Arts and Education Association Conference 2019
Guest Speaker
"How Modern Game Design is Changing the World"
Southwestern Oklahoma State University 2019
Guest Speaker
"RESTART: The Game-Changing Impacts of Play"
OC University 2019-2022
Game & Animation Studies Professor
Wrote and designed courses on industry history, fundamentals, design software, and visual storytelling