The People Behind the Mission

Meet the Team

Passionate individuals united by a belief in the power of play to heal, connect, and build community.

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Jason Thomas
Founder

Jason Thomas is the Founder of the Inclusive Gaming Alliance. A professional Instructional Designer based in Indian Trail, North Carolina, Jason combines his expertise in building engaging learning experiences with a lifelong passion for gaming and technology.

Whether diving into action RPGs like the Diablo series and Dark Souls, or gathering around the table for an adventure in Dungeons & Dragons, he understands the profound impact of a shared, judgment-free space. Jason established this organization to ensure everyone has a welcoming community to recharge, connect, and thrive through play.

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Jaysen Gardner
Outreach Coordinator

Jaysen Gardner-Kinard, our Outreach Coordinator, is an enthusiastic advocate for helping others and all things gaming. IGA offered him the perfect platform to combine his passions.

In his free time, he's an avid nerd. You can find him at arcades, computer parts stores, or conventions, where he's always ready to geek out!

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Looking for Volunteers!

Join us in this journey to fill out our adventuring party and embark on our epic quest! We are actively seeking passionate individuals to serve as trained moderators, event coordinators, and community supporters.

If you believe in the power of play and want to make a real difference in people's lives, we'd love to hear from you.

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