Filament Games Podcast | Season 7 Episode 1 - CES Interview with Amanda Krisher

May 8, 2024
Alyssa Froehling
Filament Games Podcast | Season 7 Episode 1 - CES Interview with Amanda Krisher
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In the premiere episode of Season 7 of the Filament Games Podcast, we’re thrilled to bring you an exclusive interview straight from the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas! CES is the world’s most influential tech event, showcasing groundbreaking technologies and global innovators. It’s where industry leaders unveil their latest releases and boldest breakthroughs.

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To kick off this series of interviews, Jennifer Javornik, our Chief Partnerships Officer, sits down with Amanda Krisher, Senior Director of the Engage with® Skills Training Programs at the Mental Health Association of Maryland (MHAMD). With over a decade of direct practice and program management experience, Amanda brings a wealth of knowledge to the Engage with® program, a national non-profit initiative of MHAMD.

During the interview, Amanda shares her passion for the Engage with philosophy, which focuses on teaching participants how to engage effectively with others through respect, empathy, and communication. As a Licensed Certified Clinical Social Worker with a Master of Social Work degree from the University of Maryland School of Social Work, Amanda has extensive experience in various fields, including child welfare, employee assistance and work-life programs, community health, higher education, and hospice care.

Don’t miss this engaging conversation about the intersection of technology, mental health, and social-emotional learning! Listen to the full episode below, or find it on your favorite podcast platform: Soundcloud, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher.

Stay connected with Filament Games on X and Facebook for more interviews with industry leaders and experts in game-based learning. If you’re interested in exploring how educational games can make a positive impact on your school, company, or organization, reach out to us to learn more about our custom game development services!

Listen to more episodes of the Filament Games Podcast:

Filament Games Podcast | Season 6 Episode 8 – Games for Change Festival Interview with Stan Pierre-Louis

Filament Games Podcast | Season 6 Episode 7 – Games for Change Festival Interview with Rebecca Benghiat

Filament Games Podcast | Season 6 Episode 6 – Games for Change Festival Interview with Madeline Di Nonno

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