Affinity Esports

I had the opportunity this week to speak on NBC CT Live about the work we’re doing with Gamer’s Guild CT, including the Nutmeg Circuit and our Bar Fight gaming events. Our goal is simple: build stronger community through gaming while creating opportunities for local players, venues, and businesses across Connecticut. Huge thank you to NBC Connecticut, everyone involved with CTLIVE, and to Abbey for a great conversation and for helping spotlight the growing gaming community in our state. Excited to keep building with players, venues, and partners across Connecticut.

As I approach one year since stepping into the Head of Operations role at College Halo, I’m incredibly grateful. When I first took on this position, I was nervous to lead a program I once participated in as a student. Over the past year, this role has challenged me to grow as a leader while balancing logistics, partnerships, communication, and problem-solving at scale. What matters most is building a community and creating meaningful experiences for students and schools that push collegiate esports forward. From supporting in-person tournaments, to bringing on a student-led podcast as a partner and seeing them crush it, to volunteering at the Spacestation Gaming HCS event. This role has opened doors and opportunities I never expected. I’m beyond thankful for the staff around me and the students who continue to make this community special. Their passion, trust, and dedication are what make the work rewarding every day. I’m grateful for the trust Caleb Glube has placed in me. I’m also thankful for the teammates, partners, and community that continue to support College Halo’s mission. Excited for what’s ahead. 🚀 #CollegiateEsports #Leadership #EsportsOperations #CareerGrowth #CollegeHalo

Last week, I visited Affinity Esports for its College Esports Day in Newtown - what an amazing event it was! I was thrilled to promote our Club and Academic Esports programs at Sacred Heart University and reconnect with pals and colleagues at our peer institutions in Connecticut. Thank you Mark Kilpatrick for the invite - the space was absolutely amazing and I can’t wait for my next visit!

We had an amazing time on Sunday meeting students and other coaches. Mark and Emily you did a fantastic job. Way to go Affinity Esports.

Taking a break from #batteries and data center #power densities this #holiday season to highlight another critical type of energy use: Physical Exercise Affinity Esports is a local organization that promotes healthy gaming, and esports competition in the #community. I was elated to participate in Affinity’s College Esports Day this past weekend to share my passion for competitive esport #cycling on platforms like Zwift, with teens and their parents who utilize gaming as a means of socialization, competition, and character development