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Jin Liu

Biography

Jin Liu is a passionate game designer, educator, and digital artist whose work lies at the intersection of game art, interactive installations, and computational creativity. Since 2019, her creations have explored immersive and serious games that challenge perceptions and provoke thought, focusing on themes of identity, self-acceptance, and freedom within digital spaces.

Her recent project, No Purpose Question, a VR serious game, merges Eastern and Western philosophical perspectives to explore the concept of nihilism in a positive light. This innovative experience blends immersive gameplay with philosophical inquiry, inviting players to reflect on the nature of purpose and existence. Jin’s work exemplifies her belief in games as a powerful medium for artistic expression, cultural dialogue, and social change.

Jin’s research delves into the transformative potential of emerging technologies, including blockchain-driven decentralized platforms for creative collaboration. Her vision involves bridging the gap between academia and industry through smart contract-based systems that foster transparency, peer-to-peer learning, and democratized project management. By integrating these principles into her teaching, she aims to create dynamic learning environments that cultivate digital literacy, collaboration, and lifelong learning.

Her teaching philosophy emphasizes hands-on projects, iterative design, and role-playing as game designers to enhance student engagement. At Champlain College, she inspires students to connect theory with practice, preparing them for innovative careers in game development while encouraging them to push the boundaries of what games can achieve in shaping human experience and understanding.

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Charles Lloyd

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Dr. Chuck Lloyd serves as the Vice Chancellor of the Community College System of New Hampshire (CCSNH). Dr. Lloyd most recently served as president of White Mountains Community College and maintained successive positions in CCSNH for over twenty years. Lloyd’s time within CCSNH has included service in student life, enrollment management, academic administration and instruction, coaching, and leadership research.

Chuck is also a professor for graduate level leadership courses at Champlain College and New England College. Lloyd’s volunteer work includes Board roles with the Mount Washington Valley Chamber of Commerce, Granite Edvance, Granite United Way, Spaulding Academy and Family Services, and the Governor’s Commission on Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs.

Originally from Franklin New Hampshire, Chuck graduated from Keene State College with a Bachelor of Science in Physical Education, earned his Master’s Degree in Education and Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies from Plymouth State University, and his Doctorate is in Higher Education Administration from Northeastern University.

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Katie Loesel

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Katie Loesel grew up on Lake Erie in Erie, Pennsylvania. She has a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Printmaking from The Cleveland Institute of Art in Cleveland, Ohio and a Certificate in Museum Studies from Tufts University in Medford, Massachusetts. She is a snowboarder, sailor, crafter, gardener, environmentalist, cyclist, and lover of local food and drink. After living in Thailand and Boston, Katie moved to Vermont to focus on her art. She tends to make prints, drawings, installations, and sometimes books. She has participated in artist residency programs at Vermont Studio Center and Zea Mays Print Studio. Her work has been exhibited nationally, with frequent shows throughout Vermont. Katie is the recipient of a 2016 Vermont Arts Council Creation Grant. Katie has taught printmaking at Burlington City Arts and Champlain College.

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Genevieve Lord

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With a background in programming, IT, and international business, complemented by an MBA from McGill University, Geneviève was previously an IT consultant and director for 11 years while living in five countries. She then became a game producer and senior game director for Ubisoftand A2M (Behaviour) in Montréal. In 2008, she became the Director of the Montreal branch of the Champlain College of Vermont.

Geneviève’s special interests are coaching and all applications of convergent media. When not working, she can be found in a good book, European BD, or playing video and board games with her (very tall) children. She is committed to helping students reach their full potential by harnessing the effects of new technologies.

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Peter Lotto

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Peter Lotto is an adjunct professor in Champlain College’s CCO in the Master of Business Administration program. He is also an adjunct instructor at Norwich University, Northfield, Vermont in the strategic studies and business departments. He has been an adjunct instructor of management, finance, accounting and international business at Mohawk Valley Community College, Utica, New York, Pikes Peak State College and National American University, Colorado Springs, Colorado. His experience includes course development as well as delivery for both on campus and online teaching.

He has held executive level corporate consulting, general management, chief information officer, supply chain management, business ethics and international positions in such companies as Carrier Air Conditioning, UTC Fire and Security, Danaher Corporation and Infor Systems. Prior to his retirement from United Technologies, he was the Chief Information Officer for the Fire and Security Division in Denver, Colorado, where he also served as the Business Practices Officer with oversight of the group’s ethics practices.

Peter earned an M.S. in Management from the State University of New York at Binghamton, an M.A. in International Relations from Syracuse University and a bachelor’s degree in Religion from Hamilton College. He has served on the board of directors nonprofit organizations, and is actively involved in collegiate scholarship ““ practice tools directed toward the creation, revision and application of business knowledge.

He currently lives in Fayetteville, NY and is a married father of three and grandfather of five. In his spare time he studies the Spanish Civil War, is an avid photographer and a frustrated fly fisherman.

Professional & Scholastic Affiliations

Hamilton College Alumni Council

Favorite Quote

“The reading of all good books is like a conversation with the finest minds of past centuries.”

—René Descartes

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Samuel Lotto

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Benjamin Luthy

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Benjamin Luthy is a cybersecurity professional with over 20 years of experience in delivering client-focused technical solutions to safeguard information systems and data in highly regulated environments. He holds multiple industry certifications, including CISSP, CISM, and CDPSE reflecting his commitment to continuous learning and expertise in security and enterprise technologies.

Ben Luthy is the Program Director for the Champlain College Cybersecurity programs as well as an adjunct professor for Information Technology and Cybersecurity.

His research interests include information security, intelligence, and cloud computing and traditional infrastructure. As a recognized speaker at industry conferences such as CMMI Capability Counts, he has shared insights on strengthening cyber compliance and has been actively involved in competitive cybersecurity events, including winning the B-Sides Las Vegas Capture the Flag Competition on the ‘Joes’ team for his work in Windows Operating System Defense.

Outside of his professional pursuits, Ben is a professional musician, enjoys the outdoors, and spending quality time with his family.

Distinctions & Awards

• Guest speaker at CMMI Capability Counts 2020
• Winning team of B-Sides Las Vegas Blue Team Pros Vs. Joes Live Combat Capture the Flag Competition 2018

Publications & Abstracts

Strengthening Cyber Compliance Through CMMI V2.0

Professional & Scholastic Affiliations

• ISACA Huntsville
• ISC(2) Member

Recommended Reading, Listening & Viewing

Darknet Diaries

Favorite Quote

“The only truly secure system is one that is powered off, cast in a block of concrete and sealed in a lead-lined room with armed guards.”

—Gene Spafford, computer security expert

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Sergio Tenreiro de Magalhaes

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Sergio holds a PhD in Information Systems and Technologies in the field of cybersecurity, and his experience includes academia, industry, and public service. Prior to Champlain College, Sergio had managerial responsibilities in several corporations, as well as consulting roles, and served as faculty member in several colleges, including the Catholic University of Portugal, where he coordinated the B.S. in IT and the graduate certificate in Information Security.

His research interests include information security, intelligence, and information warfare. He was a researcher in several projects, including the “Security in the Armed Forces Data Distribution Network,” promoted by the Ministry of Defense of Portugal, and he was an academic member of the NATO Multinational Cyber Defense Education and Training Project.

Sergio is currently a member of the Editorial Committee of the International Journal of Electronic Security and Digital Forensics, participates in the scientific committee of several international conferences, and regularly serves as reviewer for multiple scientific journals. Sergio has published a book on the viability, requirements and implementations of behavioral biometric technologies, authored several book chapters, and published more than 60 papers in security related topics, both in international journals and in peer reviewed conference proceedings, being cited more than 700 times.

When he is not working, Sergio enjoys woodcarving, following the investment markets, reading, and assembling jigsaw puzzles.

Publications & Abstracts

PUBLICATIONS & ABSTRACTS

Curriculum Vitae

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Professional & Scholastic Affiliations

Association for Computing Machinery

Favorite Quote

“There’s nothing worth getting in this world that you can get easily.” Then, as if starting a new paragraph, he briefly cleared is throat. “But, when you put in that much time and effort, if you do achieve that difficult thing it becomes the cream of your life.”
-“Cream?”
-“In French, they have an expression: crème de la crème. Do you know it?”

—Haruki Murakami, Cream

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Becca Maheu

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Becca is passionate about making sure all students have the tools and support they need to thrive here at Champlain College. She graduated from the University of Vermont with a B.A. in Psychological Sciences with a minor focused on Behavioral Health Sciences, and has always been driven to create inclusive, supportive environments. Becca is all about making a positive impact in students’ lives — whether that means helping navigate accommodations or just being a friendly face around campus. She is excited to be a part of a community that values equity, access, and student success!

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Joseph Manley

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Joe Manley is an experienced developer, educator, game designer, and artist. After receiving an undergrad and graduate degree in ceramic sculpture from RISD and CU, Boulder respectively, Joe began making games and interactive media in Flash. This interest in making interactive experiences is what drew him to Champlain College. Since 2003, Joe has been an integral part of the Game Studio at Champlain College and taught some of the first game related classes at the school. Joe currently spends most of his making time in either Unity or Unreal but also steps back into the clay studio when given a chance.

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Mary Manson

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Kwami Maranga

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Kwami is a writer with a background in copywriting, content design and user experience. He’s helped brands craft content for their target audiences and led content strategy efforts across social media, marketing, web and mobile platforms.

Hobbies

Writing, running, listening to music, playing video games and trying new food.

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Pamela Marsh

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Pam Marsh holds an A.B. from Middlebury College (1976) in Political Science and Russian Language, and J.D. from Harvard Law School (1979). After a year engaging in a judicial clerkship, she worked for Vermont Legal Aid from 1980-1983. She went into private practice in November 1983. While she engaged in a general practice, she specialized in Juvenile Law, and was certified as a Child Welfare Law Specialist by the National Association of Counsel for Children. She retired on 12/31/2022 to take a position as the Addison County Probate Judge. Attorney Marsh has served in numerous civic positions, as well as volunteered on the boards of the Otter Creek Children’s Center and Bridge School, both in Middlebury, Vermont. She has been active in numerous professional organizations as well.

Professional & Scholastic Affiliations

• Vermont Bar Association
• American Bar Association

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Mackenzie Marsocci

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Mackenzie Marsocci graduated from Champlain College in 2020 with degrees in Computer Networking & Cybersecurity and Computer & Digital Forensics. She began teaching at Champlain in 2022. She also works at NuHarbor Security as the Cyber Threat Analysis Cell (CTAC) Team Lead.

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Jaime Martin

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Jaime is a Senior Application Analyst for the UVM Health Network, managing human resources related data and multiple workstreams within the Workday had to put database. Prior to her work at UVMHN, Jaime managed multiple systems for different institutions, including Portland State University and Champlain College. She also supported the implementation of other systems, particularly as part of Champlain’s collaboration with the Green Mountain Higher Education Consortium (GMHEC). She acted as the Champlain College Technical Lead for the GMHEC Project Ensemble work, and the leader of the GMHEC Reporting & Analytics team, from 2017 to 2019.

Jaime has worked in higher education administration, technology, and support, and also in banking technology, supporting customer facing services and internal applications, software, hardware, and networking. She has a strong desire to find technical solutions for end users, to help make their work run smoothly, solve puzzles that seemed to have no answer, and to constantly grow her knowledge.

Jaime holds a Masters degree in Executive Leadership from Champlain College. She considers herself a lifelong learner, so she has also pursued coursework in other areas, including information security, and diversity and inclusion.

Distinctions & Awards

NEACH AAP Scholarship, Presentations, Teaching Excellence

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