Rick Menasce

Rick Menasce is a seasoned professional in the fields of esports and education, currently serving as Co-Founder of Press Start | Game & Education since April 2020, where the focus is on enhancing esports in educational institutions to develop essential skills for students. As the Director of Programming for the Collegiate Esports Expo since January 2020, Rick oversees the academic track's programming, connecting industry leaders to discuss critical educational topics. Previously, Rick held positions at Northeastern University, including Esports Administrative and Operations Assistant, where responsibilities involved managing a comprehensive esports program, and Research Assistant for the Mad Science project. Rick's extensive experience in creative roles includes serving as Creative Director at Cosmonauta and Art Director at Woodoo Oficina Web, along with internships in motion graphics and video editing. Rick holds a Master's degree in Game Science & Design from Northeastern University and is pursuing a postgraduate degree in Experience Design from Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Paraná, alongside a Bachelor's degree in Design from ESPM.