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  • WXR Fund Graphic

    WXR Fund Fellow / Social Media Relations

    WXR Fund

    - Present 6 years 8 months

    The WXR Venture Fund invests in two of the greatest opportunities of our time: the next wave of computing + female entrepreneurs.

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    Social Media Guest Host - Twitter

    Educators in VR

    - 1 year 8 months

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    Winter Wonderland - Creative Director

    #GetSocial Network

    - 4 months

    Come share a special moment of festive joy at #GetSocial. Over 100 international events in the multiverse! Exploring the social side of immersive reality. We have an ice rink, a café lounge, a Holiday Giveaway, an exciting VR/AR Advent Calendar, comedians, performers & DJs rallying up to make this happen for communities at large. www.getsocial.world

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    #GetSocial Camp

    Burning Man Project

    - 5 months

    Social Services

    #GetSocial Camp in Black Rock City * Aug 30 to Sept 6
    Welcome burners, tech lovers, explorers, futurists, and XR enthusiasts! We're excited to share this unique virtual experience with you. Welcome to the #GetSocial Camp! Exploring the social side of immersive reality. Visit our world for pop-up talks and mingles.

    https://bit.ly/GetSocial-Camp-Multiverse

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    Students in VR Conference: Social Media Host

    Educators in VR

    - 1 month

    Social Services

    Students in VR is a free and open-to-the-public virtual conference produced and presented by students, October 29-30, 2020. Students from around the world will teach lesson plans and best practices on VR in the classroom. http://studentsinvr.com/conference/

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    Global Educators in VR Summit: Social Media Host

    Educators in VR

    - 2 months

    Social Services

    Whether you’re an educator, a student, or a VR-enthusiast, the 2020 Educators in VR International Summit will no doubt peak your interest with its 6 days of education-centred presentations, interactive classes, open discussions, and social networking opportunities. Join over 170 speakers & panelists in social VR to break records as the largest immersive all-virtual conference.

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    Guest Digital Media Instructor

    McGill University School of Continuing Studies

    - 2 months

    Education

    Class presentation on:
    - visual media strategy
    - 101 video-photography + editing
    - 101 graphic design
    - digital campaign development

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    Guest Speaker on Creative Entrepreneurship

    Concordia University

    - 2 months

  • What's Up Montreal? Graphic

    Visual Creator: Videography, Photography & Video-Editing

    What's Up Montreal?

    - 3 years 1 month

    Arts and Culture

    Visual Content Creator: videography, photography, and video-editing. Collaborated with YouTube Montréal, Montreal Gay Pride Parade, Just For Laughs, Maker Comedy, Montreal Art Tattoo Show, Montreal Zombie Walk, Station 16 Gallery, and more!

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    Community Curator

    VR Montreal

    - Present 10 years 4 months

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    Visual Media Comms

    Urban Tribe Movement

    - 1 year 1 month

    Urban Tribe movement is a social directory for people using business, art, and technology to further diversity & inclusivity. We are like-minded people from all ethnic backgrounds, sexual orientations, gender, beliefs, sharing an interest in consent, respect, and world peace.

    The movement is about bringing people together to create an inclusive network. We collaborate to empower each other to create new social norms and economic opportunities. Impact stories are shared to inspire…

    Urban Tribe movement is a social directory for people using business, art, and technology to further diversity & inclusivity. We are like-minded people from all ethnic backgrounds, sexual orientations, gender, beliefs, sharing an interest in consent, respect, and world peace.

    The movement is about bringing people together to create an inclusive network. We collaborate to empower each other to create new social norms and economic opportunities. Impact stories are shared to inspire emerging entrepreneurs to take action and connect with changemakers. We don’t compete, we rise collectively. To go further, we go together.

    If you feel the vibe, join the tribe.
    www.urbantribemovement.com

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    Social Host of Fuckup Nights Montreal

    F#ckUp Nights Global

    - 1 year 2 months

    Economic Empowerment

    Social host & community manager for Fuckup Nights Montréal Chapter. Fuckup Nights is a global movement born in Mexico in 2012 to share publicly business failure stories.
    - Hosted live social media coverage & recordings of events.
    - Social media community management.
    - Co-creation of graphics & newsletters.

  • News: Print, Video & Editing

    The Link Newspaper

    - 1 year 8 months

    Reporter, Video Photography & Video-Editor at The Link Newspaper. Contributed to the news and video-photography section, stories pertaining to climate change, transgender day of remembrance, austerity, solidarity, patent control...

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    Arts Staff Writer & Photographer

    The Concordian

    - 3 years 1 month

    Staff Writer & Photographer at The Concordian.
    - arts contributor | literature, music and theatre reviews, fiction scenarios.
    - serial fiction: Tourne au Rouge (2012)
    http://theconcordian.com/2012/10/tourne-au-rouge/

  • Senior Online Editor

    Soliloquies | Literary Anthology

    - 1 year 1 month

    Senior Online Editor at Soliloquies | literary anthology.
    - Community building & management: Facebook and Twitter @_Soliloquies.
    - Content creation | video-photography, author interviews & book reviews.
    - Monitored and participated in relevant social discussions about Concordia University, #amwriting, copy-editing & publishing to engage existing and new audiences.
    - Increased the number of followers from 200 to 1,825 in 7 months.
    - Co-founded and managed the Flash Fiction…

    Senior Online Editor at Soliloquies | literary anthology.
    - Community building & management: Facebook and Twitter @_Soliloquies.
    - Content creation | video-photography, author interviews & book reviews.
    - Monitored and participated in relevant social discussions about Concordia University, #amwriting, copy-editing & publishing to engage existing and new audiences.
    - Increased the number of followers from 200 to 1,825 in 7 months.
    - Co-founded and managed the Flash Fiction Contest with Online Editor.

  • Board Member & Web / Marketing

    Queer Concordia

    - 1 year 9 months

    Education

    Board member for two years, marketing/social media lead. Co-hosted spoken word nights, open mics and safer sex workshops. Helped #QC team launch 'Safer Sex' program for all Concordia University, regardless of their gender, orientation and sexuality.

Publications

  • The 2022 WebXR Brand Summit

    ARpost

    “When people talk about metaverses, it’s very difficult to predict which are going to win,” said Zesty co-founder Elijah Tai. Zesty creates posters that can appear as organic ads in immersive experiences but also work as portals to other experiences. “We developed this sort of interoperable framework.”

    See Also: Is the Key to the Metaverse More Links Between Virtual Spaces?
    Following Tai’s talk was a panel discussion on product placement and native advertising in the metaverse…

    “When people talk about metaverses, it’s very difficult to predict which are going to win,” said Zesty co-founder Elijah Tai. Zesty creates posters that can appear as organic ads in immersive experiences but also work as portals to other experiences. “We developed this sort of interoperable framework.”

    See Also: Is the Key to the Metaverse More Links Between Virtual Spaces?
    Following Tai’s talk was a panel discussion on product placement and native advertising in the metaverse, bringing together VNTANA CEO and co-founder Ashley Crowder, and Evan Gappelberg of Nextech AR, moderated by Andy Fidel. The talk focused on 3D assets as the limiting factor in the immersive world reaction.

    “Scale is what needs to happen for brands to invest and really get value,” said Crowder. “3D content creation has really been a barrier to adoption.”

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  • El impulso del talento femenino en el sector digital en el DES2022 Málaga

    BarcelonaDot

    Con el nacimiento del metaverso y el fomento constante de la realidad alternativa, se abre una nueva oportunidad para promover la transición que vive el sector digital en cuanto al rol de la mujer. En este sentido, DES 2022 reflexionará, de la mano de Elizabeth Barón, gerente sénior de soluciones empresariales en Unity Technologies; Andy Fidel, reconocida diseñadora de experiencias inmersivas, y Amy Peck, experta en ayudar a las empresas que buscan integrar la AR/VR, sobre las nuevas…

    Con el nacimiento del metaverso y el fomento constante de la realidad alternativa, se abre una nueva oportunidad para promover la transición que vive el sector digital en cuanto al rol de la mujer. En este sentido, DES 2022 reflexionará, de la mano de Elizabeth Barón, gerente sénior de soluciones empresariales en Unity Technologies; Andy Fidel, reconocida diseñadora de experiencias inmersivas, y Amy Peck, experta en ayudar a las empresas que buscan integrar la AR/VR, sobre las nuevas posibilidades de género que surgen de las tecnologías inmersivas.

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  • Virtuality Experience Is the Immersive Remote Conference to Attend in December

    ARpost

    Analysts, authors, and commentators sharing their expertise and hosting panel discussions during the three-day remote conference include:

    “Mad Scientist” Lucas Rizzotto;
    “Spatial Network Evangelist” Andy Fidel;
    “The Infinite Retina” author Robert Scoble;
    Virtual Perceptions editor Tom Ffiske;
    AIXR Chief Executive Daniel Colaianni;
    and Jennifer Ren and Jason Lovell of PwC.

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    • Joe Joehnig
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  • I attended a class about death in VR — here’s what happened

    Laptopmag

    Forget Facebook, Instagram and TikTok — Andy Fidel, the host of the social media marketing class, said that VR is the next big thing. With the Oculus Quest 2 offering a budget-friendly price to consumers (which helps to make VR more accessible), the VR community is growing, making it an increasingly attractive place for promoting one’s brand. Artists, for example, have used AltSpaceVR to launch exhibitions that increase the visibility of their artwork, allowing users to walk through their…

    Forget Facebook, Instagram and TikTok — Andy Fidel, the host of the social media marketing class, said that VR is the next big thing. With the Oculus Quest 2 offering a budget-friendly price to consumers (which helps to make VR more accessible), the VR community is growing, making it an increasingly attractive place for promoting one’s brand. Artists, for example, have used AltSpaceVR to launch exhibitions that increase the visibility of their artwork, allowing users to walk through their virtual galleries. In my VR dating piece, I had my first VR date in a museum simulation curated by the New Orleans Photo Alliance.

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    • Kimberly Gedeon
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  • Virtuality, le salon de la réalité virtuelle, devient… virtuel

    La Réclame

    Des speakers internationaux seront également les têtes d’affiche des conférences prévues : Joanna Popper (HP), Amy Peck, Robert Scoble, Andy Fidel, Dave Haynes (Vive X), Elizabeth Baron (Unity Technologies), Jason Lovell (PwC) ainsi que Lucas Rizzotto. Comptez sur la Réclame pour explorer les différentes réalités étendues de ce Virtuality inédit dès le 2 décembre.

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    • Xuoan D.
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  • Laval Virtual World through the eyes of two VR/AR influencers

    Laval Virtual Blog by Léa Paule

    At the end of April, the Laval Virtual World took place in a virtual world built with the platform VirBELA. 11,200 people registered for this unique adventure. So many people who enjoyed the many possibilities offered by this 100% virtual world. The welcome given by the community and users was more than comforting for the entire organizing team. The feedback on this world premiere is above all advice taken and stored up for the future. Especially those given by the VR/AR community itself, and…

    At the end of April, the Laval Virtual World took place in a virtual world built with the platform VirBELA. 11,200 people registered for this unique adventure. So many people who enjoyed the many possibilities offered by this 100% virtual world. The welcome given by the community and users was more than comforting for the entire organizing team. The feedback on this world premiere is above all advice taken and stored up for the future. Especially those given by the VR/AR community itself, and two major influencers: Andy Fidel and Kent Bye.

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    • Léa Paule
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  • 2020 Educators in VR International Summit February 17–22, 2020

    Medium

    Whether you’re an educator, a student, or a VR-enthusiast, the 2020 Educators in VR International Summit will no doubt peak your interest with its 6 days of education-centred presentations, interactive classes, open discussions, and social networking opportunities. Join over 170 speakers & panelists in social VR to break records as the largest immersive all-virtual conference.

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  • Using Spatial Networks: Social VR & Social AR for Education & Remote Teaching

    AR/VR Journey

    New technologies are changing the way we teach and perceive education. The concept of online schooling isn’t so foreign anymore. How many people use the internet to level-up? Have you ever watched a tutorial or taken an e-course? How many of us have searched: how to — on the web.

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  • Virtual Reality AWE conference – #AWECORE 2019

    Suzanne Showcasing VR

    AWE is an annual event held in San Francisco that is attended by industry pioneers with their latest hardware and software solutions. It is THE event to attend for anybody who is interested in the immersive technology industry. In fact Forbes describe the event as ‘The most essential AR/VR Conference and Expo’. This year is was AWE’s 10th anniversary and thanks to a VR Community initiative it was the first year that it was brought all over the globe thanks to the power of virtual reality –

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  • Future of Remote Teams with Spatial Networks: Social VR

    AR VR Journey

    Future of Remote Teams with Spatial Networks: Social VR * Remote work opportunities are popularizing as our communications become increasingly digital. Now’s an exciting time for creative entrepreneurs as mobile & spatial networks are becoming prevalent tools for the online educator or startup.

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  • VRScout Report - The Oculus Connect 5 Wrapup & More

    VRScout

    The Oculus Connect 5 Wrapup and More // VRScout Report: Discover the Best in VR and AR - 10/1

    We make a fun return to the studio this week where host Malia Probst is joined by a room full of Scouts - Jonathan, Kyla, and Andy. We talk all things OC5, the *just* announced Oculus Quest, the first impressions of the highly-anticipated Two Bit Circus - an immersive funhouse in downtown Los Angeles.

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  • VR and Language Learning: How VR Can Crack the Language Code

    VRScout

    How many times have you tried (and failed) to learn a language? You’re not alone. Now linguists are saying it may not be totally your fault. Let's Speak of the #GetSocial Channel gets a shout-out! Read more by Faye Maidment: http://bit.ly/AltVR-VRScout-Lets-Speak

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  • Is VR Journalism Viable by Ryerson Review of Journalism

    Ryserson Review of Journalism

    IS VR JOURNALISM VIABLE?
    As virtual reality technology enters the newsroom, how will it prove its worth?

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  • Virtual Reality Snapchat Accounts to Follow

    Dev Diner

    If you are on the lookout for some virtual reality enthusiast friends on Snapchat, here’s a list of VR enthusiasts from around the world to help you out! Let’s all connect!

    Andy Fidel is a multitalented creative from Montreal. She hosts VR Montreal and is an incredibly creative storyteller and content creator!

    VR Montreal: Of course, with Andy at the wheel, VR Montreal also has its own Snapchat account! If you are in or around Montreal, follow their Snapchat and check out this…

    If you are on the lookout for some virtual reality enthusiast friends on Snapchat, here’s a list of VR enthusiasts from around the world to help you out! Let’s all connect!

    Andy Fidel is a multitalented creative from Montreal. She hosts VR Montreal and is an incredibly creative storyteller and content creator!

    VR Montreal: Of course, with Andy at the wheel, VR Montreal also has its own Snapchat account! If you are in or around Montreal, follow their Snapchat and check out this meetup group in the real physical world too.

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  • VR Scout - Discussing the week in VR with Andy Fidel from the Montreal VR Group, Mike Murdock of TriHelixVR, and Eric Chevalier from VRScout

    VR Scout

    Episode 12 – Discussing the week in VR with Andy Fidel from the Montreal VR Group, Mike Murdock of TriHelixVR, and Eric Chevalier from VRScout. http://vrscout.com/podcast/

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  • Top 5 Millennial Influencers You Should Follow

    CoPromote

    Influencers are increasingly the go-to source for social and content marketing. With so many tastemakers breaking into the field, it can be difficult to know where to start or who to follow. Here are CoPromote’s five favorite millennial influencers combining skills, knowledge, and personal charisma to create a compelling online presence that inspires us to keep learning every day!

    ANDY FIDEL: Using the medium of photography and film, Andy is an expert storyteller. Focusing on lifestyle…

    Influencers are increasingly the go-to source for social and content marketing. With so many tastemakers breaking into the field, it can be difficult to know where to start or who to follow. Here are CoPromote’s five favorite millennial influencers combining skills, knowledge, and personal charisma to create a compelling online presence that inspires us to keep learning every day!

    ANDY FIDEL: Using the medium of photography and film, Andy is an expert storyteller. Focusing on lifestyle, culture and performing arts, Andy uses her skills to create content that is visually appealing and catered to millennials.

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  • Virtuality Experience Online, una feria profesional dedicada a la realidad virtual y aumentada

    Si San Juan

    60 empresas y 100 speakers estarán presentes. El auditorio virtual acogerá un amplio programa: charlas, paneles y sesiones de pitch. Renombrados oradores internacionales ya han confirmado su asistencia: Joanna Popper (HP), Amy Peck, Robert Scoble, Andy Fidel, Dave Haynes (Vive X), Elizabeth Baron (Unity Technologies), Jason Lovell (PwC) y Lucas Rizzotto.

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