I'm Aasiya! I'm studying Computer Science and Music with a Game Design minor in college. I love working on game audio/sound design in my free time!

Message to campers: I can't wait to meet you! Every aspect of game creation is super exciting to me, from design to programming to sound, and I hope you walk out of the program with the same love!

Hey! I’m Amicie. I’m majoring in Cognitive Science, and I just completed my first year at Johns Hopkins.

I've always loved making and playing games. Some of my favorites include: The Stanley Parable, Tetris, Sky: Children of the Light, Undertale, and Cytus 2. From crafting compelling narratives, to coding, I enjoy all aspects of game design. Other hobbies of mine are creative writing and drawing.

I can't wait to help you all bring your awesome game ideas to reality!

Heya Soldier! My name is Avah, and this is my third year at GMG! I'm a graduate of UW Bothell, with my degree in Computer Science, and I love doing anything game-related! I've been making games for the past 3 years, too, and I don't see myself doing anything else!

Current games I'm playing: Baldur's Gate 3, Minecraft, and Phasmophobia

Hello! I'm Rin Powers, and I'm 19 years old. I'm from Durham, North Carolina, and am currently going into my second year at Northeastern University studying Computer Science and Game Design. I love to draw, play guitar, and go outside and catch critters. Some of my favorite video games are Phasmophobia, Life is Strange, and, of course, Minecraft. This is my first year being a counselor for GMG, but I've previously been a camper for four years. I'm so excited to meet all of the campers and help create amazing video games!

Hi, I'm Kaylene! I'm studying Game Art at the USC Games program. I love drawing, 3D modeling, and writing stories! As a kid, I loved games such as Minecraft, Undertale, and Five Nights at Freddy’s. I drew comics of my favorite characters meeting each other and wrote tales of their epic adventures. I still do these things, but now I also make the art and 3D models for games — both my own and for others! As of one year studying games at USC, I have worked on 8 games in total: three board games, three short video games, and two longer video games. I’m very excited to be able to share what I learned working in the Unity and Unreal engine during this camp!

Hi! I'm Savannah—I graduated from Santa Clara University in June with a major in Computer Science and minors in Studio Art and Creative Writing. This fall, I'll be starting the Game Design and Development master’s program at RIT. I have one very loving yet dangerous cat named Wasabi, I love for anything mushroom or plant-themed, and I own very many stuffed animals and Lego sets (botanical and insects). This will be my second year with GMG, and I’m super excited to meet everyone—especially if I get to see some of my campers from last year! (Also, my favorite Pokémon is Rowlet.)

Hi! I’m Sophie! This is my first year as a counselor but my 9th year being with GMG! I am a big fan of all things game art and design, especially when it comes to making characters! My favorite games are; Breath of the Wild, OverCooked, Minecraft, and Roblox! I love getting outside and exploring, and I also enjoy cooking! I am a freshman at the University of Montana, and I’m currently a Studio Art major!

Hi, I'm Jaynie, a recent grad from UC Irvine's game design and interactive media program! I'm currently a freelancer and I often work in narrative design and digital art. Writing and character art are my main areas of interest. I've been passionate about games and telling stories since I was a kid, and I especially came to love RPGs! Over the last dozen of years my favorite games have included Roblox, Maplestory, League of Legends, Undertale, LoZ: Breath of the Wild, Valorant, Fallout 4, and Stardew Valley.

Some of my other hobbies include reading, baking, and pottery. I love fashion, my favorite show is Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and I have two cats. Although traveling is another interest of mine, I really love to explore a game's world, and I am so excited to be helping make some new ones at GMG's camp!

Hailee is a senior attending Duke University/Duke Kunshan University, majoring in user experience design (UI/UX). She has studied in Barcelona, Spain, Kunshan, China, and Durham, North Carolina (she did not like the barbecue). Hailee was the primary UI/UX designer for a soon-to-be-published Steam game (linked below!). Hailee is proficient in nine different programming languages, which she often employs in her game development projects. She is passionate about human computer interaction, particularly in the unique way people engage with videogames as compared to other media.

When she’s not building or playing videogames, you can find Hailee crocheting popular videogame characters, sculpting, painting, drawing, or contributing graphic design for various campus organizations and activities.

Favorite Games: Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Stardew Valley

https://www.linkedin.com/in/hailee-cunningham-39131122a/

https://haileecunningham.carrd.co/

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3569570/Project_Dreamscape/ (wishlist my free steam game!)

Hi! I’m Lainey, and I’m a freshman at Stanford studying mechanical engineering. I’ve always loved building video games—I even went to GMG as a camper back in the old days! I can’t wait to meet you all and have a blast at camp.

Hello campers! I’m a student at High Point University, majoring in game design and minoring in graphic design. I love open-world and story-based video games. If I am not designing or crafting, I’m probably hanging out with my cats.

I am a game design major who loves to create art and write. In my free time I play video games, draw, write, and listen to music.

Gaming has always been my passion and getting share that passion with the younger the generation is so exciting. I have worked with GMG for a long time and seeing the creativity from all the campers have been so amazing to see. I can't wait to see what everyone creates this year!

Noelle Garrick is a game developer, artist, and recent graduate of Duke University, where she studied Computer Science and Visual Art. Her work sits at the intersection of storytelling and technology, spanning VR experiences, educational games, and interactive art installations. Coming from a low-income background, Noelle knows firsthand how powerful it is to have someone believe in you early on.

She’s passionate about mentorship, especially for students who don’t always see themselves represented in the games they play or the people who make them. She’s excited to help campers build confidence, learn new skills, and bring their ideas to life.

KB is a teacher who used to teach middle- and high-school, but now teaches at USC Games. She is a mega-fan of Pokémon and other Nintendo games. She loves playing online games like Kahoot or skribbl. Also, KB plays soccer (defensive center mid!) and loves talking about cartoons like Avatar the Last Airbender. Tell KB about your favorite game or fandom right now!

hiya! my name is cameron (cami/cam/camster... the nicknames are endless). im a recent USC grad (2024) with a degree in electrical and computer engineering and a minor in video game programming that completely changed my trajectory-- shoutout ""WereCleaner"" :)

currently, im interning @ tapblaze, an indie studio in LA, where im working on their latest title ""Good Coffee Great Coffee."" when im not there, you'll find me diving into animation, art, playing piano/guitar, or working on my own game projects.

my current game obsessions include animal well and ENA dream bbq, and i have an endless soft spot for anything kirby-related. whether im coding, creating, or just gushing over great game design, im always looking for new ways to blend creativity with technology.

Hi, I'm Brynn! I'm a game producer, designer, and artist who loves spooky and silly games. In my free time I play board games with friends, devour novels and draw comics.

Hi everyone! My name is Amaris Jenkins. I am a rising senior at High Point University, majoring in Game Design. My favorite aspect to work on when it comes to games is the narrative production and the fact that it is embedded into every aspect whether people realize it or not. The very first game I ever made was with a couple of friends in 7th grade and that’s where my passion for creating my games truly came out. Two of my favorite genres of games to play are Psychological Horrors and Storytellers.

Hello! My name is Arabella, and I am a graduating senior studying Mathematics at the University of California, Riverside. I have been fascinated with video games since I was a kid, when I had the chance to be a GMG camper myself! In my free time I code personal projects, watch new movies, and doodle my favorite characters. Looking forward to nerding out this summer!

Hello! My name's Samarah Nasir! I am a designer who specializes in web, UX, game, and digital design! I have a degree in computational neuroscience and UX design and have a deep love for gaming, particularly story-based games with great art!

Hi, I'm Rangoli! I'm a Technical Game Designer with a background in Electrical and Computer Engineering. I have been fascinated with both science and art my entire life. Along with the technical courses for my engineering degree, I enjoyed taking electives like psychology and animation. Sticking to my affinity for both art and logic I discovered my passion for creating games and immersive experiences, particularly ones that are meant for learning and thinking.

While I have been able to try many roles, I found my niche as a Technical Game Designer, being able to bridge the gap between design and development. Being able to understand why a design is created with a user in mind, and understanding how a game might be programmed, I enjoy finding solutions for both design and development.

What I aspire to do now is use both art and technology to create immersive and meaningful experiences. I love sharing my knowledge, learning from others and trying new things!

hello internet! my name is hazel bueno- i’m a 21 yr old college student and cat mom of 2 boy tuexdos! i love creating my own jewelry and sketching in my free time. i’m currently playing the last of us part 1 for the first time and play it takes two with my fiancé whenever we have the chance :). i’m so honored to be apart of such a wonderful community. follow my instagram to be apart of my creative journey <3 @notmuybuenoart

Hi y'all! I'm Emma Trzupek, a rising junior at the University of Southern California studying computer science and game design. I've been involved with the summer camp sphere for years now, working as an outdoor camp counselor in my home state of Connecticut. I'm so excited to be able to combine my passion for early education with my experience in video game development. My interest in games started with making plugins for Minecraft, and it all snowballed from there. Besides Minecraft, some of my favorite games include Stardew Valley, Hades, Balatro, and Titanfall 2.

Hello my name is Taylor! I am gaming content creator for FNATIC and I am excited to help mentor the next generation of women looking to enter the gaming industry! I am currently studying at SNHU to finish my bachelors in computer science and I look forward to applying that degree as a Game Developer or a UX/UI Designer.

Hi, I’m a Character Animation artist with a background in technical, keyframe, and game animation. I’ve had the opportunity to work across a range of animation pipelines, blending creativity with problem-solving to bring characters and stories to life.

Teaching is something I genuinely love. I’m passionate about helping students not only develop strong technical skills but also find their unique artistic voice. Whether we’re focusing on the fundamentals or diving into advanced workflows, my goal is to make the learning process engaging, practical, and inspiring.

My name is Famous Clark. I am a current PhD student within the University at Buffalo’s Media Study department. My specific field of study is an interweaving of mythology and folklore, queer and feminist scholarship, and interactivity and portrayal within games. My research and projects to date aim to develop queer allegories of being, utilizing tropes from fantastical narratives in folklore and fairy tales. These allegories, in turn, are injected into game mediums, facilitating the embodiment, interactivity, and portrayal of non-heteronormative realities.

Amelia is a rising senior at the University of Southern California studying game design. She hopes to go on to study creative writing in grad school and be a narrative designer in the video games industry. After 'borrowing' her brothers' Nintendo DS as a kid, she became very passionate about video games and wanted to learn to make them. She loves indie games, metroidvanias, Pokémon, The Legend of Zelda, and any game with a great story. She also loves teaching— this is her second summer working with Girls Make Games, and she can't wait to introduce more students to the fun and creativity of game development!

Hi! I'm Jenna Perkin! Though you can't respond to this embedded text, I'll still ask you how you're doing, and hope you're doing well. I'm the Lead Writer for the With Love app, and an Adjunct Professor at Lawrence Technological University. I absolutely love to cook, and even in my free time I often find myself reading and writing. I think of stories as a way to connect: sharing, experiencing, and discovering together. I work alongside various Pixar producers and directors to foster conversation through stories, and I look forward to creating and exploring together through making games this year!

Hi there, I'm Paige Stanley. I'm a Chicago-based game developer. I'm a junior at DePaul University, where I am studying Game Design. I'm a GMG camper alumni, and have been a counselor at the Washington state locations in past years of camp. This year I'm serving as one of the counselors for the Virtual program. I have a passion for exploring creativity and promoting diversity in the games industry that I'm so happy that I get to share here!

Hi! My name is Cate and I'm 17 years old. I've participated in many GMG camps/workshops throughout the years and I'm so excited to be returning as a Jr. Counselor.