About Us
Who We Are
The Reese Innovation Lab works to create and share novel and immersive storytelling experiences that engage audiences by leveraging new technologies such as artificial intelligence, virtual and augmented reality with unique, research-based perspectives. Students and faculty use new technologies and human-centered design concept solve challenging problems for media companies. Projects are rooted in scientific and consumer/audience research and leverage collaborations with subject-matter experts across the university such as the School of Medicine and the Computer Science Department as well as multiple industries leaders like Time Magazine and The Washington Post as well as local journalism publishers.
Steven King
Chief Innovation Officer
Luna
Lab Mascot
Pam Evans
Administrator
Daniel Sanchez
VR Developer
Spenser Morgan
Character Artist
Max Hudnell
Computer Vision Engineer
Forrest Blais
3D Animator
Alexis Barnes
Project Manager
Jax
Security
Ben Riley
Technical Artist/Game Designer
Madelyn Welch
Product Driver and UI
Nautica Harvin
Developer
Yichen Yu
Designer & Frontend Developer
Brian Batista
Videographer
Husam Shaik
Developer and Equipment Leader
Addison West
Frontend Developer
Natalie Huggins
Frontend Developer
Claire Revere
Grad Videographer & PR Specialist
Michael Gawlik
Graduate Assistant
Daniela Rodriguez
Videographer
Halynna Snyder
Designer
Madison Hoffmann
Videographer
Manvee Bansal
Researcher
Angelina Katsanis
Photographer
Anwar Boutayba
PR Fellow
Gus Andrews
PR Fellow
Molly Clinch
Videographer
Kevin LaTorre
PR Specialist
Betsy Mann
PR Specialist
Hannah Towey
Project Manager
Josh Carlton
Market Research Consultant
Holly Sherburne
Project Manager
Rachel Head
Project Manager
Lily Lou
Project Manager/Developer
Gabri Mannino
Market Researcher
Christi Fenison
Interactive 360 Video Producer
Prassidhi Jain
Developer
Peter Andringa
Developer
Mitchell Hedrick
Designer
Madison Seals
Designer
Chel Wock
Designer
Mac Wild
3D Artist
Lee Trout
Technical DirectorMeet Our Team
Our Team is made up of innovators, educators, and students.
The Lab’s Fellows work directly, often embedded, with local journalism publications to create sustainable innovations that reach local audiences.
MEET OUR TEAM