Education
M.F.A. in Game Development
University of Texas at Dallas | 4.0 GPA | Richardson, TX
- Specialization in Game Accessibility and UX Research
- Perspective Graduation Spring 2025
B.A. in Emerging Media and Communications with Honor
University of Texas at Dallas | 3.7 GPA | Richardson, TX
- Specialization in videography, social media strategy, and media development
- Graduated Spring 2018
Professional Experience
Senior Content Specialist
Wizards of the Coast | May 2024- Present
- Lead teams that digitized game content for D&D Beyond utilizing web programming and image editing
- Developed a modular on-boarding process for new team members that reduced the total time spent on-boarding
- Volunteer as Accessibility and Education lead in the Disability Community of Wizards ERG
Content Specialist
Wizards of the Coast | September 2023- May 2024
- Digitized game content for D&D Beyond utilizing web programming and image editing
- Conducted QA on digital products to ensure quality, consistency, and accessibility
- Analyzed incoming projects and identified solutions for potential UX concerns
Technology Applications Educator
Grapevine Colleyville ISD | August 2020 - July 2023
- Facilitated learning for high school students in subjects such as AP computer science and graphic design.
- Built accessible digital learning content including graphics and videos to ensure student success.
- Played key role in campus earning the College Board's AP Computer Science Female Diversity Award.
Videographer
University of Texas at Dallas | May 2022 - August 2022
- Completed an immersive film experience for the 20th anniversary of the Eisemann Center.
- Created shot lists, filming content, conducted interviews, and edited videos.
- Research and consulted on film's accessibility to ensure the best experience for community members with disabilities.
Technology Applications Educator
Dallas ISD | February 2019 - July 2020
- Developed engaging curriculum for graphic design and computer science courses.
- Managed mini internships for practicum students with local organizations.
- Established yearbook program on campus and sponsored the yearbook team
Social Media Manager
United Smart Tech | May 2018 - February 2019
- Established social media presence and brand identity for tech start up.
- Produced innovative digital content, such as film and graphics, for B2B and B2C communications.
- Analyzed online interaction data in order to develop paid ad campaigns with company executives.
Community Assistant
American Campus Communities | October 2015 - May 2018
- Implemented excellent customer service to residents of the apartment complex.
- Demonstrated leadership and provided training to new team members.
- Embodied campus goal of going above and beyond and awarded Community Assistant of the Year 2017.
Club Rewind Program Leader
Cy-Fair ISD | October 2013 - August 2014
- Lead students in after school homework, crafts, and activities.
- Adapted program lessons to best fit the needs of elementary aged students.
- Shaped a fun and welcoming space for students with diverse backgrounds.
Certifications
Texas Teaching Certification: Technology Applications EC-12
AbleGamer's Certified Accessible Player Experience Practitioner
Microsoft's Gaming Accessibility Fundamentals
Professional Organizations
Society of Disability Studies
HASTAC Scholar
Generation Google Scholar: Women in Gaming
Women In Gaming International Get In The Game Mentee: GDC 2023
Gay Gaming Professionals and Dreamhaven Scholar
International Game Developers Association Virtual Exchange Grantee
Skills
Adobe After Effects
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Premiere Pro
Animation
Computer Programming
Figma
GameMaker
Graphic Design
Inclusive Pedagogies
Instructional Design
Maya/Blender
Microsoft Office
Motion Graphics
Quality Assurance
Unity
Unreal
User Research
UX Design
Video Production
Web Development
