Jessica E. Tompkins

Jessica E. Tompkins has a strong background in UX research and game development. Jessica E. is currently working as the UX Research Director at Skeleton Key, a AAA game studio. In this role, Jessica is responsible for building and leading the UX Research process within the studio and collaborating with stakeholders to plan and deliver timely insights for game products. Prior to this, they worked at Electronic Arts (EA) as a Senior Researcher, where they supported the Positive Play initiative and provided data-driven insights for the marketing organization. Jessica also served as a User Experience Researcher at EA, leading UX research on a BioWare title. Earlier in their career, they worked as a User Researcher at id Software, conducting user research on AAA video games. Jessica's experience also includes roles at Indiana University Bloomington, where they directed a residential community focused on media, and at the IU Center of Excellence for Women in Technology, where they led the development of a community for women in game design. Jessica E. has also worked as a Camp Counselor and Graduate Teaching Assistant at Indiana University Bloomington and as a Graduate Teaching Assistant and Instructor of Record at the University of South Carolina. Jessica's diverse experience in UX research, game development, and education positions their as a valuable asset in the field.

Jessica E. Tompkins earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Anthropology from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro from 2007 to 2011. Jessica E. then pursued a Master of Arts (M.A.) degree in Media Arts at the University of South Carolina from 2012 to 2014. Following their master's degree, they continued their education at Indiana University Bloomington from 2014 to 2021, where they obtained a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in Media Arts and Sciences.