Speakers
Ariana Barcenas Kanemoto, Research Scientist, Blizzard Entertainment
Ari is a research scientist at Blizzard Entertainment. A 4-year vet of the studio, her work in research and design primarily for the Overwatch franchise contributes to the missions of 1) deliver a healthy player experience by promoting prosocial play and 2) mitigate disruptive behaviors. When she's not working, she's trying out new games, taking care of her dogs, or indulging in random interests she picks up along the way.