Education
Rutgers University
MFA, Theatre 1992-08-01 - 1995-05-01University of South Florida
BA, Theater 1991-01-01 - 1993-01-01Seminole State College of Florida
Associate of Arts - AA, Theatre Arts 1989-08-01 - 1991-05-01Lake Mary High
, - 1989-06-01Work Experience
Ruscella Immersive
Current
Ruscella Immersive
MARTHA (Multi-Agency Research Technology Hub Alliance)
Current
MARTHA (Multi-Agency Research Technology Hub Alliance)
SCITI Labs (Department of Homeland Security Partnership)
Current
SCITI Labs (Department of Homeland Security Partnership)
AccessVR
2020-12-01 - 2025-01-01
AccessVR
Shenandoah University - SCIL labs
2017-07-01 - 2021-01-01
Shenandoah University - SCIL labs
Institute for Interactive Performance
2016-03-01 - 2017-07-01
Institute for Interactive Performance
Shenandoah University
2012-07-01 - 2017-07-01
Shenandoah University
KRS Productions
2009-01-01 - 2017-01-01
KRS Productions
Caius Productions inc
2001-07-01 - 2017-01-01
Caius Productions inc
HigherLife Publishing & Marketing
2011-12-01 - 2012-12-01
HigherLife Publishing & Marketing
Skills
Summary
As a founder and immersive learning strategist, I specialize in designing and leading initiatives that use emerging technologies to drive meaningful experiences in education, training, and storytelling. My work spans academia, government, and private sectors, with a focus on building scalable, human-centered immersive ecosystems. Currently, I serve as the Chief Executive Officer at Ruscella Immersive, where we develop immersive labs and narrative-driven content for clients across industries. I have previously co-founded AccessVR and founded the Shenandoah Center for Immersive Learning (SCIL), and contributed to federal innovation partnerships including SCITI Labs and MARTHA through the Department of Homeland Security. With experience in executive leadership, creative direction, curriculum design, and immersive content production, I bring a comprehensive approach to experience design that combines strategic planning with deep creative expertise.