Team |

Board & Senior Leaders

The New York Videogame Critics Circle is comprised of enthusiastic, forward-thinking experts in gaming, journalism, tech, philanthropy, education, and beyond. We come together with the shared passion of educating students in need and providing them with real-world training and opportunities in the ever-growing games industry.

Harold Goldberg

Founder & President

Reggie Fils-Aimé

Board Member

Marc Mayer

Board Treasurer

John Azzilonna

Creative Director

Helen Pfeffer

Senior Editor

Ted Houghton

Board Chair

Catharine Soros

Board Secretary

Sherri L. Smith

Board Member

Ryan O’Callaghan

Executive Director

Andrew Yoon

Co-Founder

Contributors & Interns

The writing across NYGameCritics.com comes from our incredible student interns. Our interns come to us from our Playing with Purpose writing courses, the Fair Game Writing Challenge, The Minecraft Battle of the Boroughs and more.

Ronald Gordon

Member/Mentor

Columnist “The Roundup”

Khloe Wilkerson

Contributing Writer, Intern

Isaac Espinoza

Senior Intern

Assistant Mentor

Saniah Etienne

Contributing Writer, Intern

Makeda Byfield

Contributing Writer

Karoline Castillo-Troncoso

Contributing Writer, Intern

Sarah Granoff

Contributing Writer, Mentor

Aeth Finch

Contributing Writer, Intern

Bobby Kent

Contributing Writer

Kimari Rennis

Member/Mentor

Lucasfilm Games

Jade Entien

Senior Intern

SUNY Cortland

Whitney Meers

Mentor

Elizabeth Ballou

Mentor

Contributor

Theresa Afful

Contributing Writer, Intern

Jatin Gundara

Contributing Writer, Intern

Alay Polanco

Contributing Writer, Intern

Mary-Ellis Ryan

Contributing Writer, Intern

Tina Lam

Contributing Writer, Intern

Members and Volunteers

NYVGCC members are skilled professionals and volunteers who play a crucial role in passing on their expertise to the next generation. This mentorship and educational exchange contributes to the growth, development, and diversity of individuals and the industry at large.