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The Game Audio Diversity Alliance @gameaudiodiversity.bsky.social · 2d

Introducing GADA #GameSoundCon scholar Xiaomeng (Susan) Zhong! 🎧

Susan Zhong is a sound designer and audio artist with a passion for creating immersive experiences in games and multimedia. Her experience includes designing custom sound effects, audio implementation, foley, and [1/3]
#GameAudio

Portrait of Susan Zhong, a sound designer and audio artist, standing in front of water.

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The Game Audio Diversity Alliance @gameaudiodiversity.bsky.social · 5d

nd I will be graduating this December. [3/3]

Meet Daniel at GSC and online here:
💼 www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-yu...
🌐 danielyu.dev

The Game Audio Diversity Alliance @gameaudiodiversity.bsky.social · 5d

in Computer Science at the University of Southern California. I love working with Unity, Unreal, Wwise, and Reaper, and as a student at USC, I've gotten the opportunity to collaborate on various student games as a technical sound designer. I'm currently in my last semester at USC, [2/3]

The Game Audio Diversity Alliance @gameaudiodiversity.bsky.social · 5d

Meet our next #GameSoundCon 2025 scholar: Daniel Yu! 🖥️
I'm Daniel Yu, and I am a technical sound designer residing in Los Angeles with a passion for developing audio systems and tools. I am currently working towards a joint Bachelor's in Computer Science Games and Master's [1/3]
#GameAudio

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The Game Audio Diversity Alliance @gameaudiodiversity.bsky.social · 7d

for the Game Audio Network Guild, where she first got her start as GANG’s inaugural intern. She is especially passionate about the craft of dialogue for games and the ways they bring an immersive world to life.[3/3]
Meet Britney:
💼 www.linkedin.com/in/britney-d...
🌐 www.britneydawndo.com
#GameAudio

The Game Audio Diversity Alliance @gameaudiodiversity.bsky.social · 7d

where she deepened her passion for game dialogue. She also works as an Assistant Orchestrator with NovoMusic, contributing to projects including One Piece (live action, Season 2), Netflix’s Black Rabbit, and Red Sonja. Beyond her creative work, Britney serves as Communications Coordinator [2/3]

The Game Audio Diversity Alliance @gameaudiodiversity.bsky.social · 7d

Introducing our #GameSoundCon scholars, starting with Britney Do! 🎙️

Britney Dawn Do is a student at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Technology and Applied Composition. In the summer of 2025, she joined Insomniac Games as a Dialogue Intern on Wolverine, [1/3]

Portrait of Britney Dawn Do, a student at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Technology and Applied Composition

The Game Audio Diversity Alliance @gameaudiodiversity.bsky.social · 9d

🗣️ See you tonight at 6 PM PT for GADA's Town Hall Stream! Hear about what we do as a nonprofit dedicated to making #GameAudio a more diverse and inclusive industry, and learn how you can support us and our scholars!
Youtube stream: www.youtube.com/watch?v=lH-h...

Graphic for GADA Town Hall Meeting - 29 September, 2025 6 PM PST

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The Game Audio Diversity Alliance @gameaudiodiversity.bsky.social · 15d

In town for #GameSoundCon in Burbank next month? Mark your calendars for the GADA x The Female Composer Safety League Game Night Fundraiser the night before the conference starts! #GSC 🔉

The Game Audio Diversity Alliance @gameaudiodiversity.bsky.social · 19d

Exciting news! 🎉 Join us the night before GameSoundCon for a family-friendly event celebrating diversity in #gameaudio. All proceeds support creating an inclusive #gameaudio community. 🚀 Tickets coming soon—stay tuned! Everyone's invited! 🌟 #GameSoundCon #GADA #FCSL #GameAudio
#FamilyEvent

The Game Audio Diversity Alliance @gameaudiodiversity.bsky.social · 19d

Exciting news! 🎉 Join us the night before GameSoundCon for a family-friendly event celebrating diversity in #gameaudio. All proceeds support creating an inclusive #gameaudio community. 🚀 Tickets coming soon—stay tuned! Everyone's invited! 🌟 #GameSoundCon #GADA #FCSL #GameAudio
#FamilyEvent

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The Game Audio Diversity Alliance @gameaudiodiversity.bsky.social · 20d

Announcing our 5 online #GameSoundCon 2025 Scholarship Recipients! 🎉
Kwamena Brace
Gary Erfort
Selena Mokdad
Daniel Montoya
Eomji Sohn
Thank you to all who applied; we had many qualified applicants and appreciate your interest. #GameAudio

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The Game Audio Diversity Alliance @gameaudiodiversity.bsky.social · 21d

Announcing GADA's 5 in person #GSC 2025 Scholarship Recipients! 🎉
Ling Chen
Britney Do
Dayton Tenn
Daniel Yu
Xiaomeng (Susan) Zhong

Our scholars will receive a conference pass, travel stipend, and mentorship thanks to the support of the #GameAudio community and GameSoundCon. See you in Burbank! 🔊

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The Game Audio Diversity Alliance @gameaudiodiversity.bsky.social · 28d

GADA is an unpaid volunteer run 501(c)(3) nonprofit and relies on your support! ❤️
For more info: gameaudiodiversityalliance.org

The Game Audio Diversity Alliance @gameaudiodiversity.bsky.social · 28d

Interested in helping GADA make #GameAudio more diverse and inclusive?
You can make a difference, whether through donating so we can offer scholarships and conference travel stipends, sharing your experience by volunteering as a mentor or committee member, or simply following us to spread the word!

GADA scholars, volunteers, and community members at GameSoundCon

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The Game Audio Diversity Alliance @gameaudiodiversity.bsky.social · Sep 4

📰 GADA in the news! Our Fundraising Chair Colin Andrew Grant was featured in the MPSE magazine sharing his insights on interactive #GameMusic design, getting into #GameAudio, and advocacy with GADA. Thanks for your hard work Colin!

Colin Andrew Grant @colinandgrant.bsky.social · Aug 24

Got a chance to talk about my love for music design and the volunteering I’ve been doing with @gameaudiodiversity.bsky.social for the MPSE Wavelength magazine recently!

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The Game Audio Diversity Alliance @gameaudiodiversity.bsky.social · Aug 28

✈️ GADA #GameSoundCon 2025 Speaker Travel Stipend Applications are open! If you are an accepted speaker, check your email for the application link! We encourage underrepresented voices in #GameAudio who face financial hardship in attending the conference to apply.

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The Game Audio Diversity Alliance @gameaudiodiversity.bsky.social · Aug 21

🎶 How did Gordy Haab go from fan films to composing for Star Wars Battlefront? Find last week's stream here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=8qCs...

We're still accepting donations! Every dollar counts and helps sponsor our scholarships for GDC, GSC, and more! ❤️ www.gofundme.com/f/dynamic-do...
#GameAudio

GADA Presents: Dynamic Downbeats ft. game composer Gordy Haab

Join us for a fundraising livestream with Gordy Haab discussing his work on music for games such as Star Wars Battlefront, the Star Wars Jedi games, and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. Be sure…

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The Game Audio Diversity Alliance @gameaudiodiversity.bsky.social · Aug 17

GADA GameSoundCon 2025 conference applications are now closed. We will be reviewing the submissions and applicants will be notified of their status by email within the next few weeks. Thank you for applying and keep on sounding awesome! 🔊

The Game Audio Diversity Alliance @gameaudiodiversity.bsky.social · Jul 17

🥁 Announcing the GADA #GameSoundCon (GSC) 2025 scholarship for diverse voices in #GameAudio, including in person or online registration + possible mentor & travel stipend! We encourage underrepresented voices would otherwise be unable to attend to apply.
📋 gameaudiodiversityalliance.org#scholarship

Graphic with GADA and GameSoundCon logos, text In-Person or Online Conference Pass
+ Conference Mentor & Travel Stipend
for GameSoundCon
October 28 - 29, 2025
Apply Now
Applications Close
Saturday 16 Aug 2025

The Game Audio Diversity Alliance @gameaudiodiversity.bsky.social · Aug 16

❗ Last chance! Applications for GADA's #GameSoundCon (#GSC) 2025 Scholarship close today, August 16th at 11:59 PM PT. We encourage diverse voices in #GameAudio to apply for this opportunity to attend the conference either in person or online.
🎧 Apply here: gameaudiodiversityalliance.org#scholarship

The Game Audio Diversity Alliance @gameaudiodiversity.bsky.social · Aug 14

📣 2 days left to apply! Help us spread the word for this opportunity for diverse voices in #GameAudio!

The Game Audio Diversity Alliance @gameaudiodiversity.bsky.social · Jul 17

🥁 Announcing the GADA #GameSoundCon (GSC) 2025 scholarship for diverse voices in #GameAudio, including in person or online registration + possible mentor & travel stipend! We encourage underrepresented voices would otherwise be unable to attend to apply.
📋 gameaudiodiversityalliance.org#scholarship

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The Game Audio Diversity Alliance @gameaudiodiversity.bsky.social · Aug 14

🎤 We're live in less than an hour!!

If you can donate in any amount to help support our mission of building a more diverse and inclusive #GameAudio industry, we appreciate it!

❤️ www.gofundme.com/f/dynamic-do...

The Game Audio Diversity Alliance @gameaudiodiversity.bsky.social · Aug 11

🎶 We'll be live on Wednesday at 7 PM PT! Join us for Dynamic Downbeats: A GADA Fundraiser with #GameMusic Composer Gordy Haab.

Free admission, but donations help support our scholarships, such as our current GameSoundCon scholarship! Even if you can't donate, help spread the word! Links in 🧵

GADA Presents: Dynamic Downbeats ft. game composer Gordy Haab

The Game Audio Diversity Alliance @gameaudiodiversity.bsky.social · Aug 13

❤️ Donate here: www.gofundme.com/f/dynamic-do...
💼 LinkedIn Event: www.linkedin.com/events/73607...

Join us for a fundraising livestream with Gordy Haab discussing his work on music for games such as Star Wars Battlefront, the Star Wars Jedi games, and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. Be sure…

www.youtube.com