Dan (AKA Mr. White) holds a BS in communication technologies from Cornell University and an MS in educational communications and technology from the University of Wisconsin - Madison. Dan spent four years working at the Cornell Theory Center as development lead on an NSF-funded game project designed to teach advanced genetics concepts to middle school students. He later designed instructional technologies at the UW Division of Information Technology and the Academic ADL Co-Lab. Dan co-founded Filament Games in January 2006. His principal roles at the company include production management, design and art direction, client relations, and strategic planning. Dan's prime professional directive is to deliver game experiences that broaden perspectives, educate, and spark inspiration.