Hi All, I am pleased to report that this morning I approved the final data proofs for the membership cards and we’re > < close to getting cards printed and ready to get shipped out to everyone. The current plan is to prepare and send out a card to everyone who has at least 3 [...]

So I’m part of the IGDA’s Scholarships Committee where we oversee the running of the various Scholar Programs at conferences like E3, GDC, etc. So in the group for the current GDC 2013 scholars I started sharing tips on being prepared for GDC and conferences in general. Thanks to one of the scholars, the wonderful [...]

Hi All, I know it’s been quiet around here recently – the last part of 2012 was filled with hospital visits and a major surgery. Rather than update this space, I was focusing on my health and stealthily getting things done when feeling well. I want you, the members, to know that I’m still pushing [...]

Hi All, A couple weeks ago I had the honor of speaking at IGDA Chicago’s how-to session entitled “You’ve Graduated: Now What?”. The premise of the evening was to have a series of experts speak to recent graduates looking for work with advice on job hunting, networking, interviewing, etc. After the panel I had quite [...]

So in today’s chapter chat the discussion of the 38 Studios layoffs occurred and about what was going to happen to IGDA Boston (e.g. an influx of attendees at their next meeting). I discussed what we did with IGDA Chicago and all the stuff I pulled together based on having done this in the past [...]

Hi All, This past March thousands of game developers gathered in San Francisco, California to attend Game Developer’s Conference. As per usual, there were lots of networking events, educational lectures, and parties. I was brought in at the last minute to help the IGDA execute the org’s activities at the event and more than a [...]

  A big thank you to all of you who helped support my campaign. It was announced today that I made it onto the IGDA Board of Directors. I can’t wait to get started! Look here for continued updates as I join the board and work to serve the members as best as I can. [...]

Today Ernest Adams, founder of the International Game Developers Association, organized a flash mob at the IGDA booth in order to promote the organization and give a brief speech. More than fifty people showed up on the fly and he presented us with a great short-prose poem entitled “My Perfect Game.” Here is the Flash [...]

  I’m thrilled to be on the slate! Stay tuned to sheriforigda.org for more updates on my platform and Q&A sessions with voters. Additionally, with four candidates running for two seats, I’d like to take this opportunity to recommend using one of your votes for the esteemed Kate Edwards. She’s an incredible leader, a highly [...]

Hi All, One of the things that I believe has been missing from this organization, possibly since it’s inception, is a formal volunteer management program. It is something that while crucial for a non-profit organization like ours, it also can easily be forgotten or not created because a) you’re so busy just making sure you’ve [...]