Our team is what makes Game Changers unique.

Our mentors are proud to be a diverse collective of passionate computer artists, 3D sculpters, painters, coders, gamers, innovators, and therapists.

  • Russell: Community Director, Tech Innovator & DSL

    📚 Self-Made Specialist: An expert in design, technology, AI, and fraud prevention expert. 💡

    🌍 Global Impact: Aided banks and governments across three continents in combating organised crime fraud and cyber-attacks. 🛡️

    📱 App Genius: Developed mobile apps ranked #1 in the Apple App Store. 🏆

    💼 Entrepreneurial Spirit: Founded a technology start-up at 21, running it for over a decade with 70 engineers. 🌟

    🧠 Empathetic Advocate: Deeply understands Autism Spectrum, PDA, ADHD, OCD, and mental health challenges. 💖

    🎗️ Mental Health Ally: Trained in suicide prevention by the Royal College of Nursing. 🕊️

  • Caitlin: Operations Manager

    👋 Caitlin is here to help guide you through applying and onboarding with Game Changers and is always on hand to support throughout your child's journey with Game Changers.

    ✏️ With a background in education, relationship management and business development, Caitlin is an empathetic listening ear and an organisation wizard!

    🎵 Caitlin is also a musician and is passionate about supporting the creative industries.

  • Meet Mario

    💻 Game Design All-Rounder – Skilled in art, programming, and level design, with 5+ years of experience and a First Class Honours degree in Computer Games Technology.

    🎨 Pixel Art Pro – Designs eye-catching characters and worlds in a super fun way.

    🏀 Beyond the Screen – Basketball player, Rubik’s Cube solver, and proud Lego builder.

    🇵🇹 International Adventurer - having lived in Portugal and Canada, Mario is a multi-linguist who loves trying and discovering new things.

    🎮 Mega Game Fan – From Sly Cooper to Elden Ring, Mario loves all genres and always keen to explore more!

  • Vic

    Meet Vic

    🖌 Digital World Builder – 11+ years mastering game development, 3D modelling, animation - the list goes on…! Vic is highly experienced 😁

    🛠 Software Shape-Shifter – Can jump between Unreal, Blender, Photoshop, Unity, and more to bring any idea to life.

    🚀 Space & Sci-Fi Superfan – Knows all about rockets, space hardware, and wild futuristic tech.

    🎮 Retro Game Detective – Loves studying old-school game tricks and effects, then using them to make brand-new creations in games!

    💡 Curious Collector – Always keen to hear about others’ interests and get stuck into niche passions! Vic keeps giant folders of inspiring ideas, images, and random cool stuff ready for creative inspiration.

  • Meet Sophie

    🎨 BA and MA in Animation - a true expert!

    🕹️ Specialises in character design, storyboarding, and concept art

    🧱 Skilled in Minecraft modding and Roblox Studio

    🌟 Loves Stardew Valley, Pokémon, Zelda, and cosy games

    📺 Big fan of Studio Ghibli films and animated series like Arcane

  • Meet Bill

    🎓 First-Class Honours in Computer Generated Imagery from Southampton Solent University

    🖌️ Specialises in digital sculpting, modelling, and character/environment design

    💻 Skilled in ZBrush, Photoshop, Illustrator, Blender, Substance Painter, Unreal, and so much more

    🌊 Passionate about swimming, diving, and the outdoors

    🐉 Loves Lord of the Rings, Marvel, and all things fantasy and epic

  • Meet Alfie

    🌍 Specialties: 3D Modeling & Texturing, Unreal Engine Lighting & Camera Work, Key Art & Level Design.

    🎓 Degree: BA in Game Development Art (Falmouth University).

    🎶 Music Lover: Plays guitar & collects vinyl records.

    Sports Enthusiast: Enjoys football, athletics & the gym.

    🃏 Card Game Fanatic: Loves Yu-Gi-Oh, Pokémon & Magic: The Gathering.

    🛠️ DIY Creator: Passionate about woodworking & painting.

    💻 Software Proficiency: Unreal Engine, Unity, Maya, Substance, Photoshop, Blender, ZBrush, Git, Jira.

  • Meet Mia

    🎨 Degree in Video Games Art & Design from Royal Holloway University of London

    🕹️ Specialises in digital + hand-drawn character concept art (with backstories to match!)

    💻 Loves software like Procreate, CapCut, and many more

    😄 Bubbly, understanding, and loves connecting over shared passions, especially Hello Kitty, Minecraft, and Roblox!

    🌟 Believes in the power of art and gaming as creative escape and relaxation

  • Meet Brayden

    🎓 Studying Computer Games Design & Technology at Solent University

    👨‍💻 Skilled in Unity, Roblox Studio, and coding with C#, Lua, Python, and C++

    🎮 Huge fan of RPGs, horror, shooters, and strategy games like Dark Souls, XCOM, and Halo

    🎲 Loves tabletop games, Dungeons & Dragons, and Warhammer 40K

    📺 Anime enthusiast – from Attack on Titan to Studio Ghibli films

  • Meta Humans

    Meet Sveety

    🖌️ Artistic Passion: A digital artist driven by futurism, exploring sensuality and vibrant colors. 🎨

    🌐 Virtual World Builder: Uses 3D tools, AI, and photography to create immersive Metahumans and virtual realities. 🔮

    🚀 Metaverse Explorer: Pushes imagination's limits in the dynamic realms of the Metaverse. ✨

    🎭 Identity Quest: Embarks on a journey of self-discovery through art. 🧭

    🗣️ Polyglot Creator: Fluent in Ukrainian, Russian, English, and Polish. 🌍

    Dive into Sveety's world, where art meets the future!

  • Meet Aidan

    🎮 Lifelong Gamer: I started out on the SEGA Mega Drive and grew up in the golden age of PlayStation. Along the way I discovered the worlds of Xbox and Nintendo too, but Crash Bandicoot will always have my heart.

    💡 Digital Creator: Over 7 years experimenting with indie projects, animations, and interactive experiences. Always exploring, always learning.

    🎨 3D & Technical Art: Background as a 3D generalist, technical artist, and animator, creating immersive worlds.

    🌐 Metaverse Innovator: Began during COVID as a software engineer and game developer, building a virtual museum in the metaverse for VR explorers.

    🤝 Mentor & Guide: At Game Changers, I support neurodivergent individuals as they discover game development and unleash their creativity.

  • Meet Alice

    📚 Psychology with Counselling BSc and Msc graduate, now pursuing a PHD 🎓

    ❤️ Gaming Enthusiast, from Minecraft and Animal Crossing to Roblox 🕹️

    🛠️ Enjoys adding creative twists to games and developing new concepts, including unique Roblox Studio projects. 👩‍💻

    🎨 Artistic Hobbyist: Passionate about painting, video editing, and baking 🎂

    🎧 Compassionate Listener: Always ready to chat, listen, and connect on a Minecraft server. 🌐

  • Meet Omer

    🚀 From Turkiye to Tech Wizard: Started in Turkiye, exploring electric and electronic engineering's magic 🇹🇷✨

    💻 AI Club President**: Led the way in making computers smart with Artificial Intelligence. 🧠

    🏐 Volleyball Enthusiast: Captain, coach, and referee in Turkiye and the UK 🇬🇧

    📱 Tech Creator: Built an app for global currency values and developed games including "VolleyWar", a 2D shooter, and a 3D racer. 🎮

  • Meet Jack

    💖 Videogame Lover: Passionate about Super Mario, Plants Vs Zombies, and vibrant, colorful games. 🌈

    🛠️ Creative Builder: Crafts projects in Minecraft, Super Mario Maker, Unity, Adobe Premiere, and Autodesk Maya. 🏗️

    🌟 Studying Computer Games Development at Staffordshire University and expanding skills with Unreal Engine and C++. 🎓

  • Meet Adam

    🎓 Graduated from Belfast Metropolitan College's game design HND course. 🏫

    🛠️ Self-Taught Artist: Inspired by indie games at 14, Adam built a PC and dove into fan communities, creating characters, flash comics, and doodles. 🎨

    📚 Passions Beyond Gaming: A lover of history, science, retro FPS, strategy games, simulation games, film, anime/manga, and table-top RPGs, especially those with deep world-building. 📖🌌