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Panelists

Victor Gomez

Victor Gomez

Esports Manager

Victor Gomez, Esports Manager at Seton Hall University, has been instrumental in the founding, creation, and growth of the University’s esports program...

Mike Anderson

Mike Anderson

Founder & Head of Physical Maintenance

Mike is a co-founder and head of the physical maintenance pillar at FITGMR. His coaching and teaching experience ranges from the inner-city classroom to the university exercise science department, from physical training spaces to landscapes of southeast Asia...

Johnnie Singleton

Johnnie Singleton

Director & Coordinator of Project BOOST

I’m Johnnie Singleton current Director of Project BOOST program & coordinator. With 3 years of experience working with countless schools and students, I have found a home here with CEI. The work we do in connection with my love for gaming goes hand in hand...

David P. Hedlund, Ph.D.

David P. Hedlund, Ph.D.

Associate Professor, Chairperson, Graduate Program Coordinator, Author, Journal Editor, Researcher, and Managing Director and Partner at Hedlund-Chuang Consulting Group, LLC

David P. Hedlund, Ph.D. is an Associate Professor and the Chairperson of the Division of Sport Management at St. John’s University in New York City. Dr. Hedlund earned his Ph.D. and a certificate in Measurement and Statistics from Florida State University...

Vicky Cheng

Vicky Cheng

VP, Partnerships

Global business leader with 20+ years of experience in sports, esports, media and entertainment technology ( ex. Microsoft, IBM & Oracle). Currently, the VP of Partnerships at Sportskred Ltd., leading the alliance and growth strategy...

Nate Berends

Nate Berends

Sr. Technical Producer

Nate Berends is a highly skilled Technical Producer and Everythingmaker, known for his expertise in technical production. He is a creative and innovative individual who strives to push the boundaries of technology and bring new and exciting experiences to audiences worldwide...

Brittney S. Seals

Brittney S. Seals

Chief Operations Officer

Brittney Seals is the Chief Operations Officer at Esposure, Inc., a Dallas-based EdTech company focused on helping students find their passion and develop transferable skills via esports. She brings great dedication and determination to providing opportunities for youth to have additional exposure outside their typical reach...

Dina Gentile

Dina Gentile

Professor

Dr. Dina Gentile is a professor of Sport Management and Esports Management at Endicott College, teaching at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Dr. Gentile presents her work on Esports Management, Athletic Administration, Coach Education and Sport Management nationally and internationally...

Jackson Brown

Jackson Brown

FPS Caster

Hey everyone, my name is Jackson or Deprive, I am 20 years old from a small town in Ontario, Canada. I am a graduate from St. Clair College and now attending Fisher College...

Jadd Schmeltzer

Jadd Schmeltzer

Director of Esports

Jadd is the Director of Esports for the Center for Education Innovation (CEI). He is a graduate of the Charles H. Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management of Cornell University...

Danny Martin

Danny Martin

CoFounder/CEO

Danny is a visionary and thought-leader in the esports industry. As the Co-founder/CEO of Esposure Inc. and Esports Subject Matter Expert at SMU, he has aided in the professional development of students, interns, and post-graduates...

Kisset Chirengende

Kisset Chirengende

Co-Founder

Kisset is the co-founder of Athstat LLC, a 2 year startup that works with various college teams and pro teams such as the Lakers Gaming team to make sense of their data...

Caroline Shaw

Caroline Shaw

Esports Consultant/Prev. Director of Game Operations

Caroline Shaw is a passionate esports professional with experience ranging from competing and leading teams to creating league management infrastructure on a national scale. She is a New England local, having grown up just 45 minutes north of Boston and is currently finishing her online degree in Esports Management through SUNY Canton while continuing her career in esports...

Kevin "endless" Tay

Kevin "endless" Tay

Valorant Coach

Hey I'm endless! I am a former professional CS player who has transitioned into Valorant and helped over 250 students improve their skills and elevate their gameplay to the next level...

Devin LaPlume

Devin LaPlume

Co-Founder & CEO

In 2018 I Co-Founded All Systems Go Enterprises. 5 years later, the company is welcoming more challenges than ever as we expand...

Jacob VanRyn

Jacob VanRyn

Commissioner

acob VanRyn is a multifaceted and accomplished individual who has made significant contributions to the esports community. Presently, he holds the distinguished position of Commissioner at NECC Esports, where he effectively manages and supervises the program's operations, ensuring an optimal environment that fosters positivity and competition among the players...

Hector Melendez

Hector Melendez

Head of Performance

Head of Performance for Parabellum Esports where I help the Rainbow Six and Rocket League rosters with their physical and mental performance...

Joel Otero Jr

Joel Otero Jr

Content Director & Coordinator

Joel Otero Jr. is an experienced professional with a background in Communications, currently serving as the Content Director for CEI Esports. He was born in Brooklyn, New York, and later pursued his education at St. Francis College, where he obtained his Bachelor's Degree in Communications...

PJ Bannon

PJ Bannon

Esports coach and author

I'm PJ Bannon, a highly experienced esports coach and educator with a passion for talent development and competitive gaming...

Catherine Hebert

Catherine Hebert

Co-President

Catherine Hebert is a talented and ambitious sophomore student at Emerson College who is pursuing a degree in musical theatre, alongside a minor in esports communications. Her unique blend of interests reflects a deep passion for both the performing arts and the world of gaming, showcasing her versatility and dedication as a student...

Alexander Guerrero

Alexander Guerrero

Associate Director, Strategic Partnerships

Alexander is the creative & program lead on Enthusiast Gaming's partnership with the NFL, NFL Tuesday Night Gaming...

Bryan Hummel

Bryan Hummel

Director of Esports

Bryan Hummel is an accomplished Esports professional with a diverse range of experience in the industry. He currently serves as the Director of Esports at Fisher College, where he has been instrumental in building and managing the college's Esports program. Bryan has also worked as a consultant for several Esports organizations, helping them develop and implement effective strategies to improve their operations and performance...

Dan Linderer

Dan Linderer

Experiential Marketing

Dan Linderer steers the Esports & Gaming experiential marketing and graphics verticals for Craftsmen Industries, Inc in St Charles, Missouri...

Dr. Stephanie Orme

Dr. Stephanie Orme

Esports Instructor

Dr. Stephanie Orme is an adjunct instructor of esports in the M.S. in Esports and Gaming Management program at the University of New Haven, where she teaches a course focused on leadership and DEI...

Derek J. Smith

Derek J. Smith

Director, The Experience Center

Derek J. Smith serves as the Director of the Experience Center at the Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB). As the Director, Derek focuses on emerging platforms and evolving consumer behaviors to help the advertising industry understand and reach the new media consumer...

Nicholas Travis

Nicholas Travis

Director of Esports

Former Professional Esports Coach for Cloud9 and Dignitas...

Bo Yu

Bo Yu

Lecturer at University of New Haven

Dr. Bo Yu is a lecturer of sport management from Pompea College of Business at University of New Haven. Dr. Yu is an expert in esports marketing and athlete branding. His research interest focuses on fan interactions with athlete brands in hyper-connected digital communities, such as esports and new media...

Dr. Tom Czyz

Dr. Tom Czyz

Panelist

Optometrist/ Entrepreneur of 20+ years in patient care integrating into gaming & esports with emphasis on vision, blue light, eye health & circadian rhythm...

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