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Become a game-changer.
Creating community, equity, and leaders of character since 2016
BECAUSE THE CARE OF THE FUTURE OF GAMES IS OURS
Peer-Led.
Staff-Supported.
The EGD Collective is a grassroots movement across North America with a mission to help every emerging adult finish their education and find their place within gaming.
We are a one-of-a-kind leadership development experience that not only prevents students from dropping out or getting academically dismissed, but prepares and propels emerging adults into the games industry across development, business, and creative roles.
We also support careers beyond games, and remain alongside participants through the critical early years that follow—wherever their path leads.





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Member & Alumni Stories
Our students have landed jobs at some of the biggest companies in gaming, including Riot, Niantic, and Activision Blizzard. Others pursue alternative careers within the technology and arts fields, or something entirely different. Regardless of their paths, the members of the EGD Collective are united by a passion for games and a desire to create a better world. We currently serve over 2500 members a year, and each of them has a unique story to tell.

Lorenza Friedrich
Program Manager, Blizzard
Georgia Institute of Technology '28

Michael Poorun
Game Designer, PlayKigai
CUNY BA '25

Oshin Tudayan
Social Media Strategist II, Riot
Long Beach City College '21

Mikyle Mosquera
Technical Art Intern, Respawn
San Jose State University '27

Eva Yan
Software Engineer, NYT Games
Hunter College '22

Sarah Roman
EVI Coordinator, MLB Network
Hunter College '20 / CCNY '17
Around the Collective
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