Joy Guey

Emerging Technologies Advocate | Creative Director | Digital Humanities Specialist

About

Highly innovative and results-driven professional with extensive experience in emerging technologies, project leadership, and digital humanities. Proven ability to design and implement cutting-edge VR/AR applications, establish an innovation studio, and lead cross-functional teams to achieve significant academic and civic impact. Adept at securing grants, fostering strategic partnerships, and translating complex technical concepts into accessible educational initiatives.

Work

UCLA Social Sciences Center for Education, Research, and Technology

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Emerging Technologies Advocate, Bridge Innovation Studio Director

Los Angeles, CA, US

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Summary

Directed an innovation studio, driving the adoption of emerging technologies across academic disciplines and leading cross-campus initiatives for digital scholarship.

Highlights

Established and directed a pioneering innovation studio, successfully introducing emerging technologies to faculty and students to advance their instructional and research goals.

Delivered talks and provided consultations on many projects requiring emerging technologies, specializing in VR/AR, AI, volumetric capture, video, graphics, drones, and web-based platforms. And remove the last highlight for that section.

Chaired the cross-campus XR Working Group, engaging over 150 faculty, staff, and students, while actively participating as a UC Women in Tech Committee member and API Faculty Staff Association Chair.

Right the Vote VR

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Founder, Project Director

Pasadena, CA, US

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DBA

Summary

Led the end-to-end development of a social narrative virtual reality application, securing significant funding and strategic partnerships to address voter suppression issues.

Highlights

Designed and developed a compelling social narrative virtual reality experience focused on raising awareness about voter suppression issues, leveraging immersive storytelling.

Secured the prestigious Oculus Launch Pad 2021 Grant by producing comprehensive assets, including a compelling trailer, detailed pitch deck, and functional vertical slice.

Acquired a coveted marketing consultation package from Game If You Are (Indie Spotlight Recipient), significantly enhancing project visibility and outreach strategies.

Collaborated with Creative Acts and Made New Foundation to integrate the VR application into their civic engagement curriculum, expanding its educational reach and community impact.

UCLA Esports

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Overwatch Varsity Team Manager

Los Angeles, CA, US

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Summary

Managed competitive esports operations for a varsity team, overseeing coaching, team dynamics, and brand promotion within the collegiate gaming scene.

Highlights

Managed a remote coach and a competitive team of 9 student athletes, optimizing training schedules and performance strategies for competitive gaming.

Successfully promoted the UCLA Esports brand and cultivated strategic connections with key figures across the broader Esports industry, enhancing visibility and opportunities.

UCLA Young Research Library

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Digital Research Assistant

Los Angeles, CA, US

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Summary

Supported interdisciplinary research by developing innovative digital methodologies and providing expert consultations to academic professionals.

Highlights

Devised and implemented a novel 3D printed QR code methodology for the Urban Humanities Initiative, enhancing interactive data access.

Led and conducted workshops on Tableau, significantly improving data visualization and analytical skills for faculty and graduate students.

Provided tailored project consultations to faculty and graduate students, facilitating their digital research and technical needs.

UCLA Center for Digital Humanities

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Lab Operations Coordinator

Los Angeles, CA, US

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Summary

Coordinated comprehensive lab operations and managed a team of student consultants, providing critical technical and project support for digital humanities research initiatives.

Highlights

Managed a team of 7 student lab consultants, overseeing daily operations and ensuring seamless service delivery for diverse research projects.

Provided essential research and IT support for projects across the Architecture, Musicology, and Art History Departments, facilitating interdisciplinary digital scholarship.

Coordinated a significant project focused on 3D modeling of medieval gothic cathedrals, including 'Paris, Past, and Present,' contributing to advanced digital preservation.

Education

University of California, Los Angeles

Los Angeles, CA, United States of America
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Master Social Science

University of California, Los Angeles

Los Angeles, CA, United States of America
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Bachelor of Arts Psychology & Digital Humanities

Awards

Oculus Launch Pad 2021 Grant Recipient

Oculus

Awarded a prestigious grant for the development of a social narrative virtual reality application, recognizing its innovation and potential impact.

Game If You Are Indie Spotlight Recipient

Game If You Are

Recognized with an Indie Spotlight marketing consultation package, highlighting the project's unique appeal and market potential.

Cities, Cultural Heritage, and Digital Humanities Politecnico di Torino Program Participant

Politecnico di Torino

Selected to participate in an international program focusing on the intersection of urban studies, cultural heritage, and digital humanities, demonstrating interdisciplinary expertise.

Languages

Mandarin Chinese

Certificates

UCLA Extension Technical Management Program

UCLA Extension

Foundations of Humane Technology

Circuit Stream Certified XR Designer

Circuit Stream

UC People Management

University of California

FAA Certified UAS Remote Pilot

FAA

Skills

Design & 3D Modeling

Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, WordPress, Sketchup, Rhino, Unity, 3D Printing.

Emerging Technologies

Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), Extended Reality (XR), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Volumetric Capture, Drones (UAS), Web-based Platforms.

Project Management

Project Leadership, Grant Management, Strategic Planning, Cross-functional Collaboration, Operations Management, Curriculum Development.

Digital Humanities & Research

Digital Scholarship, Research Consultation, Data Visualization (Tableau), IT Support, Academic Program Development.

Leadership & Team Management

Team Leadership, Mentorship, Stakeholder Engagement, Community Building, Esports Management.

Communication & Advocacy

Public Speaking, Presentations, Consulting, Brand Promotion, Civic Engagement.