Hi, I’m Drew!

Welcome to my website and portfolio.

I am a game designer and narrative designer living in Washington, DC. I currently work as an Instructional Technologist at the George Washington University where I oversee the CREATE Digital Studio. CREATE is a space within the university’s Gelman Library where community members of all skill levels can come to learn about and create digital media. My primary goal as an Instructional Technologist is to promote digital storytelling throughout the campus. In this role, I have been expanding the presence of games and interactive media through workshops and in-class instruction sessions.

Before joining GW, I studied at American University where I received a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Games and Interactive Media. My undergraduate background is in film studies and creative writing. Influenced by my diverse educational background, my game design and game studies work primarily focus on the storytelling and instructive aspects of games. As of late, I have been interested in emergent storytelling and how players’ interactions with game systems can create engaging narratives.

I’m a big fan of science fiction and love role-playing, strategy, and management games. I am also passionate about expanding the positive influence of video games and making gaming spaces more inclusive. Outside of making and playing games, I enjoy watching movies, fishkeeping, reading, and hiking.