As an immersive storyteller, I enjoy bringing big pictures to life through the interplay of meaningful details. My interests are at the intersection of science, technology, storytelling, cognition, learning & wellness. With the goal of a more accessible, sustainable future for the global community, I leverage intentional design, emerging tech like spatial computing, & creativity to improve learning and practice. My passion is to inspire new perspectives.I am an Instructional Media Producer at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, School of Medicine IT, leading research & development of XR simulations, alongside other forms of mixed media content. I work directly with our knowledge experts; faculty, staff, hospital personnel, medical students & leadership to develop content that supports curriculum. For instance, I worked with UNC Health’s Level 1 Trauma Center to create an interactive VR simulation "Trauma Services VR: A Patient’s Point of View”, to develop empathy and understanding for the patient perspective & improve patient centered communication. It has been piloted with hospital residents and military health professionals in an IRB study; I presented it at the AAMC GIR conference, and it is currently in piloting with students.I seek innovation that improves the human experience. I enjoy learning new software and designing meaningful touchpoints, employing elements of narrative transport, immersion, learning theory, interactive agency and gamification to engage users and drive change. In addition to 3D, 360 & XR, I have an academic background and skills in Public Relations, Environment & Science Communication, Strategic Writing, GIS, Energy & Sustainability, and Blockchain Technology. Among other roles, I had the opportunity to combine these skills working for a blockchain startup on sustainable development projects in Copenhagen, which culminated in contributing to a selected MIT Solve challenge. This firsthand experience of human centered societal design inspires me to this day. On evenings & weekends, I am a 3D modeler + bespoke immersive designer, using Blender & Unity for large-scale Social VR events and activations. Alongside my co-creator 'Cause' we have created a variety of immersive experiences like the United Nations ActNow VR campaign, BRCvr, the Tribeca Red Carpet Premiere of Baobab's BabaYaga (featuring Jennifer Hudson & Daisy Ridley), Google Cloud's Holiday Social with MorpheusXR, Golden Apple Comics VR, The Polys WebXR Awards & Summits, the Foremothers Cafe, and many more!See more here: www.causechristi.com