OrcaCon 2017

Tanya DePass is the founder and Director of I Need Diverse Games, a not-for-profit foundation based in Chicago, that is dedicated to better diversification of all aspects of gaming. She is a lifelong Chicagoan who loves everything about gaming, #INeedDiverseGames spawn point, and wants to make it better and more inclusive for everyone. She’s the Founder and EIC of @OutofTokensCast, the Diversity Liaison for GaymerX and often speaks on issues... Read More →

Whitney Beltrán, AKA “Strix” is a writer and narrative designer for analogue and video games, scripts and features, and transmedia IP. She has written for studios including Undead Labs, Onyx Path, and Crackhorse Films. She is an expert in world building and narrative design, and holds a Master’s in Mythological Studies. She has published peer reviewed academic papers on psychology and narrative play, contributed a chapter... Read More →

Gamer. Activist. Passionate Introvert. I've enjoyed the privilege of exploring many facets of our wonderful geek culture. For 3 years I was heavily involved in the player and media community of the MMO Eve Online, hosting a podcasting, writing and producing in-character fiction, and hosting in-game and IRL events. For a year I was lucky enough to ride the convention circuit with We Love Fine as a press and convention assistant. These days I... Read More →