Empowering the Next Generation: Mariah Simone' Denson's Journey from Gamer to Community Leader

The Other Side Of The Firewall

Mariah Simone' Denson is the founder and president of Global Patch, a nonprofit organization that focuses on getting people, especially BIPOC individuals, into the gaming, eSports, digital production, and tech industries. The organization provides education and career pathways, as well as focuses on the safety of individuals in these spaces.

Mariah Simone's research primarily focuses on women and girls, particularly Black and Indigenous women and girls, in tech, specifically within video games and eSports. She is also involved in teaching and coaching individuals in game development using engines like Unreal and Unity. Mariah Simone' discusses the current initiatives of Global Patch Gaming, including their participation in DreamCon 2024 and workshops at WasabiCon. She emphasizes the importance of transferable skills and how gaming and streaming can lead to careers in other industries such as media production.

Mariah Simone' also shares her experiences living in Japan, South Korea, and the Bahamas, highlighting the differences between vacationing and living in these places. She emphasizes the need for community support and mindfulness in managing time and balancing work and personal interests.

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Global Patch

Global Patch - www.GlobalPatchGaming.com

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/global-patch/

GP Email: [e-mail]

Upcoming Events

The Art of Storytelling - Narrative Game Design Workshop Jax, Fl - Center 1 Foundation X Global Patch June 11, 2024 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScnm9yxX9j6qxnC8px99OatrNEibGvzgiChcXfNoB4BA-h8ew/viewform

DreamCon 2024 Austin, TX Career and Edu Workshops - July 26 - 28, 2024 - https://www.dreamconvention.com/career-fair

WasabiCon Jacksonville Workshops Jax, Fl - Oct 11- 13, 2024 - Cosplay/Game Dev/ Streaming (Special Promo) - https://www.tixr.com/groups/wasabicon/events/wasabicon-wasabicon-2024-86407

Games & Tech Career And Education Activation Jax, Fl - Tech Coast Conference - August 29, 2024 - https://techcoastconference.com/

Game Jam Hack Retreats - Colorado Springs, CO - October 25, 2024 - www.GlobalPatchGaming.com (in-person & online)

Open Virtual Year-Round Programs - Visit GlobalPatchGaming.com

Unreal Engine Meetups (Virtual) - Open to Everyone, Everywhere

Girls Game Program (Virtual) - Open to Everyone, Everywhere

GPS - Global Patch Studios (Gaming Studios)

Mariah Simone' (Personal)

Mariah Simone' - MariahSimone.com

Linkedin - Mariah Simone Denson - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariahsimoned/

PSN/Twitch/Gamertag: Pinkcadillacz

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Global Patch and Career Pathways

05:53 Concerns and Considerations with AI

09:48 The Importance of Networking and Tech Education

22:07 The Growth and Evolution of eSports

25:20 Empowering Underrepresented Communities in Tech and Gaming

28:58 Cultural Experiences and Personal Growth Through Living Abroad

34:01 Finding Balance: Community Support and Mindfulness

49:52 Ask A CISSP Motion.mp4

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