Director Derek Ham and Jesse Schell in conversation

Faculty & Staff

Faculty

Our faculty are instructors, industry leaders, creative collaborators, and trusted mentors.

With deep expertise in game design, immersive media, animation, storytelling, and more, they help students master cutting-edge tools, while encouraging them to think critically, create thoughtfully, and lead with intention.

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Mike Christel Teaching Professor
Ruth Comley Associate Teaching Professor
Tom Corbett Assistant Teaching Professor
Dave Culyba Associate Teaching Professor, Director of Curriculum
Drew Davidson Teaching Professor
Derek Ham ETC Director
Jessica Hammer Associate Professor, HCI Institute & ETC; Director, Center for Transformational Play
Estefania Harbuck Adjunct Faculty
Brenda Bakker Harger Teaching Professor
Chuck Hoover Adjunct Faculty
Charles Johnson Assistant Teaching Professor
Heather Kelley Associate Teaching Professor
Chris Klug Teaching Professor
Stone Librande Adjunct Faculty
Phil Light Adjunct Faculty
Moshe Mahler Assistant Teaching Professor
Olivia Robinson Teaching Professor
Carl Rosendahl Distinguished Professor of the Practice
Shirley Saldamarco Special Faculty
Jesse Schell Distinguished Professor of the Practice
Vivian Shen Assistant Teaching Professor
Scott Stevens Teaching Professor
Ralph Vituccio Associate Teaching Professor
Jonathan Walton Assistant Teaching Professor
Ricardo Washington Assistant Teaching Professor
Robert (Zach) Zacharias Assistant Teaching Professor

Staff

Behind every project, showcase, and breakthrough at the ETC is a dedicated team of staff members who make it all possible.

From academic advising to career development to operational support, our staff play an essential role in ensuring the ETC functions effectively. Their work enables students to thrive during their time in the program, and beyond. 

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Daniel Abeshouse Lead Developer, Alice Project
Amanda Anderson Associate Director and Career Consultant, Student Affairs
Steve Audia Director of Information Technology
John Balash Director of Academic Outreach, Extension, and Engagement
Marycatherine Dieterle Director of Student Services
Charlie Forster Administrative Coordinator
Melanie Lam Director of Alice
Rebecca Lombardi Director of Admission
Bryan Maher Senior Research Programmer/Analyst
Anthony Palyszeski Outreach and Engagement Network Coordinator
David Purta Tech Specialist
Jon Underwood Information Technology Support Consultant
Caitlin Zunic Operations Administrator
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Friends of the ETC

The Entertainment Technology Center has been shaped not only by its faculty, students, and alumni but also by a community of collaborators, mentors, and creative pioneers who have contributed to its legacy. These individuals, our Friends of the ETC, have played a meaningful role in the program’s growth, innovation, and industry connections, and we recognize them here.

  • Tina Blaine
  • Mk Haley
  • Jessica Hodgins
  • Michael Keaton
  • Golan Levin
  • Paul Pangaro
  • Paolo Pedercini
  • Donald Slater

As the ETC continues to evolve, we are grateful for the ongoing support of our extended community. If you are interested in collaborating with the ETC or learning more about ways to get involved, please contact us.