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This page was last updated April 30, 2025

Experimental Digital Media

AC completed their Masters in Experimental Digital Media in 2020, and as UW Alumni continues to be a part of the Games Institute community to give game design advice and participate in events such as Coffee & Games. They currently work full-time as a board game designer for Wiggles 3D and Cloudfall Studios. Some published games include ; The Golden Ticket Game; Ozark; Um, Actually; and One-Hit Heroes.

Urban Planning and Urban Design

Anna is the Esports Coordinator at Athletics and Recreation - leading gaming initiatives across campus as well as collaborating with the Region of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ. Holding a Bachelors in Environmental Studies, she completed her undergraduate degree at the University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ in Urban Planning with a specialization in Urban Design. Aside from collegiate esports, she has professional experience working as a Franchise Operations Assistant at Toronto Ultra and Toronto Defiant. Anna was selected as one of three general managers to participate in LCS Game Changers 2023 where to built, promoted, and lead her team to win the inaugural championship in the Riot Games Arena. She is interested in growing the collegiate esports scene in Canada and continue to strive for a safe and include gaming space for all to participate in.

Esports and Gaming Coordinator, Recreation and Business

Greg leads the University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ’s Esports portfolio, with specific focus on student engagement and development. He is the co-director of the University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Interdisciplinary Network for Esports, a group which concentrates on the creation and growth of research, teaching and learning, and student engagement as it relates to esports. Greg acts as a council member on Esports Canada Postsecondary and an advisor to the À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Region Esports Commission, both of which aim to enhance esports impact in Canada and in the Region of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ. Greg’s background is in program development, implementation, and evaluation. He has extensive experience in community building, and grassroots programming. Greg has led the growth of the esports portfolio to include cooperative education opportunities, work integrated learning, student leadership opportunities, varsity program development, public grants, private sponsorship, and community partners.

High school student working with Dr. Randy Harris

Maarifa is passionate and creative student with a strong interest in technology, coding, and problem-solving. Proficient in programming languages like Python, Java, and JavaScript, she enjoys making personal projects that include creating websites using JavaScript React and a AI in Python. Key areas of her interest include but are not limited to artificial intelligence, machine learning, and web development.

Maarifa has an eagerness to innovate, hence she is driven toward seeking all opportunities where she can apply her technical skills meaningfully.