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.
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Russell: Community Director, Tech Innovator & DSL
๐ Self-Made Specialist: An expert in design, technology, AI, and fraud prevention expert. ๐ก
๐ Global Impact: Aided banks and governments across three continents in combating organised crime fraud and cyber-attacks. ๐ก๏ธ
๐ฑ App Genius: Developed mobile apps ranked #1 in the Apple App Store. ๐
๐ผ Entrepreneurial Spirit: Founded a technology startup at 21, running it for 17 years with 70 engineers. ๐
๐ง Empathetic Advocate: Deeply understands Autism Spectrum, PDA, ADHD, OCD, and mental health challenges. ๐
๐๏ธ Mental Health Ally: Trained in suicide prevention by the Royal College of Nursing. ๐๏ธ
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Caitlin: Operations Manager
๐ 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.
โ๏ธ With a background in education, relationship management and business development, Caitlin is an empathetic listening ear and an organisation wizard!
๐ต Caitlin is also a musician and is passionate about supporting the creative industries.
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Meet Mario
๐ป Game Design All-Rounder โ Skilled in art, programming, and level design, with 5+ years of experience and a First Class Honours degree in Computer Games Technology.
๐จ Pixel Art Pro โ Designs eye-catching characters and worlds in a super fun way.
๐ Beyond the Screen โ Basketball player, Rubikโs Cube solver, and proud Lego builder.
๐ต๐น International Adventurer - having lived in Portugal and Canada, Mario is a multi-linguist who loves trying and discovering new things.
๐ฎ Mega Game Fan โ From Sly Cooper to Elden Ring, Mario loves all genres and always keen to explore more!
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Meet Vic
๐ Digital World Builder โ 11+ years mastering game development, 3D modelling, animation - the list goes onโฆ! Vic is highly experienced ๐
๐ Software Shape-Shifter โ Can jump between Unreal, Blender, Photoshop, Unity, and more to bring any idea to life.
๐ Space & Sci-Fi Superfan โ Knows all about rockets, space hardware, and wild futuristic tech.
๐ฎ Retro Game Detective โ Loves studying old-school game tricks and effects, then using them to make brand-new creations in games!
๐ก Curious Collector โ Always keen to hear about othersโ interests and get stuck into niche passions! Vic keeps giant folders of inspiring ideas, images, and random cool stuff ready for creative inspiration.
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Meet Sophie
๐จ BA and MA in Animation - a true expert!
๐น๏ธ Specialises in character design, storyboarding, and concept art
๐งฑ Skilled in Minecraft modding and Roblox Studio
๐ Loves Stardew Valley, Pokรฉmon, Zelda, and cosy games
๐บ Big fan of Studio Ghibli films and animated series like Arcane
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Meet Bill
๐ First-Class Honours in Computer Generated Imagery from Southampton Solent University
๐๏ธ Specialises in digital sculpting, modelling, and character/environment design
๐ป Skilled in ZBrush, Photoshop, Illustrator, Blender, Substance Painter, Unreal, and so much more
๐ Passionate about swimming, diving, and the outdoors
๐ Loves Lord of the Rings, Marvel, and all things fantasy and epic
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Meet Alfie
๐ Specialties: 3D Modeling & Texturing, Unreal Engine Lighting & Camera Work, Key Art & Level Design.
๐ Degree: BA in Game Development Art (Falmouth University).
๐ถ Music Lover: Plays guitar & collects vinyl records.
โฝ Sports Enthusiast: Enjoys football, athletics & the gym.
๐ Card Game Fanatic: Loves Yu-Gi-Oh, Pokรฉmon & Magic: The Gathering.
๐ ๏ธ DIY Creator: Passionate about woodworking & painting.
๐ป Software Proficiency: Unreal Engine, Unity, Maya, Substance, Photoshop, Blender, ZBrush, Git, Jira.
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Meet Mia
๐จ Degree in Video Games Art & Design from Royal Holloway University of London
๐น๏ธ Specialises in digital + hand-drawn character concept art (with backstories to match!)
๐ป Loves software like Procreate, CapCut, and many more
๐ Bubbly, understanding, and loves connecting over shared passions, especially Hello Kitty, Minecraft, and Roblox!
๐ Believes in the power of art and gaming as creative escape and relaxation
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Meet Brayden
๐ Studying Computer Games Design & Technology at Solent University
๐จโ๐ป Skilled in Unity, Roblox Studio, and coding with C#, Lua, Python, and C++
๐ฎ Huge fan of RPGs, horror, shooters, and strategy games like Dark Souls, XCOM, and Halo
๐ฒ Loves tabletop games, Dungeons & Dragons, and Warhammer 40K
๐บ Anime enthusiast โ from Attack on Titan to Studio Ghibli films
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Meet Sveety
๐๏ธ Artistic Passion: A digital artist driven by futurism, exploring sensuality and vibrant colors. ๐จ
๐ Virtual World Builder: Uses 3D tools, AI, and photography to create immersive Metahumans and virtual realities. ๐ฎ
๐ Metaverse Explorer: Pushes imagination's limits in the dynamic realms of the Metaverse. โจ
๐ญ Identity Quest: Embarks on a journey of self-discovery through art. ๐งญ
๐ฃ๏ธ Polyglot Creator: Fluent in Ukrainian, Russian, English, and Polish. ๐
Dive into Sveety's world, where art meets the future!
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Meet Aidan
๐ฎ 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.
๐ก Digital Creator: Over 7 years experimenting with indie projects, animations, and interactive experiences. Always exploring, always learning.
๐จ 3D & Technical Art: Background as a 3D generalist, technical artist, and animator, creating immersive worlds.
๐ Metaverse Innovator: Began during COVID as a software engineer and game developer, building a virtual museum in the metaverse for VR explorers.
๐ค Mentor & Guide: At Game Changers, I support neurodivergent individuals as they discover game development and unleash their creativity.
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Meet Alice
๐ Psychology with Counselling BSc and Msc graduate, now pursuing a PHD ๐
โค๏ธ Gaming Enthusiast, from Minecraft and Animal Crossing to Roblox ๐น๏ธ
๐ ๏ธ Enjoys adding creative twists to games and developing new concepts, including unique Roblox Studio projects. ๐ฉโ๐ป
๐จ Artistic Hobbyist: Passionate about painting, video editing, and baking ๐
๐ง Compassionate Listener: Always ready to chat, listen, and connect on a Minecraft server. ๐
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Meet Omer
๐ From Turkiye to Tech Wizard: Started in Turkiye, exploring electric and electronic engineering's magic ๐น๐ทโจ
๐ป AI Club President**: Led the way in making computers smart with Artificial Intelligence. ๐ง
๐ Volleyball Enthusiast: Captain, coach, and referee in Turkiye and the UK ๐ฌ๐ง
๐ฑ Tech Creator: Built an app for global currency values and developed games including "VolleyWar", a 2D shooter, and a 3D racer. ๐ฎ
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Meet Jack
๐ Videogame Lover: Passionate about Super Mario, Plants Vs Zombies, and vibrant, colorful games. ๐
๐ ๏ธ Creative Builder: Crafts projects in Minecraft, Super Mario Maker, Unity, Adobe Premiere, and Autodesk Maya. ๐๏ธ
๐ Studying Computer Games Development at Staffordshire University and expanding skills with Unreal Engine and C++. ๐
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Meet Adam
๐ Graduated from Belfast Metropolitan College's game design HND course. ๐ซ
๐ ๏ธ Self-Taught Artist: Inspired by indie games at 14, Adam built a PC and dove into fan communities, creating characters, flash comics, and doodles. ๐จ
๐ 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. ๐๐