From Zero to Hero: Learn How to Build an Esports Program!

Danielle Rourke is the National Esports Manager for CDW and brings extensive leadership and technology skills, having worked in a variety of disciplines and industries. A technologist, analyst, & strategist at heart, one of Danielle's true passions is helping broker technological solutions to help students, staff, & faculty across the globe engage more fully in the power of education. She also holds a long-standing love of the way gaming can connect communities & generations. Danielle sees & lives the incredible value in connecting the gaming community with career & educational opportunities.

Jennette Vanderpool EdD is a former teacher, professor and school administrator with over 20 years experience in the public school system. She is currently and Education Strategist for CDW supporting California and Hawaii schools along with being a current school board member in Southern California. Her mission is to help school districts find solutions to problems and provide innovative thought leadership and implementation strategies.

Snow White is Intel’s Director of Education Sales Strategy for North America. With over 25 years working in the educational technology field, Snow is considered an educational thought leader with expertise around digitally transformed learning environments and creating education to industry partnerships. Snow has accelerated momentum toward student-led and personalized learning in numerous districts and schools globally. With the rise in esports in education, Snow is collaborating with school districts, scholastic state entities, and leading esports industry partners so that she can bring thought leadership and best practices of esports and related career pathways to K12 and Higher Education