Speakers
Jess Erion, Visiting Assistant Professor of Game Design, Hampshire College
Jess is a writer, game designer, and educator focused on subversive and thoughtful storytelling through interactive media. After completing a BA in English at Harvard University, they completed an MFA at the NYU Game Center and a fellowship with SUNY Buffalo’s Palah Light Lab. Currently, Jess is a visiting assistant professor of game design at Hampshire College. Erion has worked as a senior writer, editor, and narrative designer on games like Red Thread Games' Dustborn, Carnegie Hall's Tune Crafter, and Six to Start's All Hands to Freedom. Currently, they are working with Studio Chyr on upcoming VR game Hotel Infinity and Red Thread Games on survival RPG Hello Sunshine. Outside of work, Jess is often reading speculative fiction, watching baseball, and replaying old Harvest Moon games.