Sapphire (she/they)

Sapphire (she/they) has a diverse work experience spanning various industries and roles. They started their career in 2010 as a Researcher at The Center for International Strategy, Technology, and Policy (CISTP), where they collaborated on a research project focused on the intersection of online gaming and weapons of mass destruction. In 2011, they worked as a Facilities Assistant at Georgia Institute of Technology for two years.

In 2014, Sapphire became an Intelligence Analyst at Merck, Global Security Group, where they provided support in monitoring and analysis of threats to the company's personnel, assets, and operations. They also conducted due diligence research and generated investigative reports.

From 2016 to 2017, Sapphire worked as a Scare Actor at Getout Games, participating in immersive horror experiences. They then transitioned to a role as a Development Specialist at Park City Education Foundation, where they were involved in fundraising and development activities.

In 2018, Sapphire joined Salt & Straw as an Assistant Manager for a few months before moving on to become a Product Coordinator at POWSTER in 2019. At POWSTER, they utilized skills in UX/UI design, front-end development, and web design to oversee successful product launches. They later took on the role of Digital Producer, advising studio clients on digital production processes and implementing content strategies.

In 2021, Sapphire worked as a Project Manager at Partake Collective, managing project timelines and deliverables. Most recently, they joined Yuga Labs in 2022 as a Creative Producer, contributing to the production and creative aspects of projects.

Sapphire (she/they) began their education at the Georgia Institute of Technology in 2009 and completed their Bachelor of Science degree in International Affairs and Modern Languages in 2013. In 2011, they also attended Shanghai Jiao Tong University for a brief period to study Language Business and Technology. In 2018, Sapphire enrolled in Devmountain's UX Design Spring Cohort for a short course. They obtained a certification in UX Design from DevMountain in May 2018. In April 2020, Sapphire obtained a certification in Google Analytics for Beginners from Google.