Association of Virtual Worlds Welcomes Three New Members to its Global Advisory Board
The Association of Virtual Worlds welcomes Dr. Hanan Gazit, founder of DiGRA Israel (Digital Games Research Association) of Tel Aviv, Israel; Francesco D'Orazio, Ph.D., founder and CEO of Myrl.com, of London, United Kingdom; and Cynthia Freese, founder and CEO of Evergreen Events, of Seattle, Washington, USA; to its global Advisory Board.
Jacksonville, Fla. (PRWEB) April 11, 2008 -- The Association of Virtual Worlds welcomes Dr. Hanan Gazit, founder of DiGRA Israel (Digital Games Research Association) of Tel Aviv, Israel; Francesco D'Orazio, Ph.D., founder and CEO of Myrl.com, of London, United Kingdom; and Cynthia Freese, founder and CEO of Evergreen Events, of Seattle, Washington, USA; to its global Advisory Board.
"Each of these new Advisory Board members brings a unique background and perspective to the Association of Virtual Worlds. Dr. Hanan Gazit is a pioneer in Digital Games, a researcher, an entrepreneur and an academician. Francesco D'Orazio not only serves as a leader in London's virtual worlds community, but, with Myrl.com, will bring together virtual worlds and their users like never before. Cynthia Freese, Executive Director of the ION Games Conference, is an innovator with deep ties to the virtual worlds and games communities. I am so pleased that each of these superb leaders has agreed to join us." says Dave Elchoness, Executive Director.
"The team that has assembled to advise the Association of Virtual Worlds is exceptional. These three global members make outstanding additions." adds Edita Kaye, Founder.
The Association of Virtual Words is a global industry association for the rapidly growing virtual worlds industry. It serves as a resource for those wishing to experiment and explore virtual worlds for work or play. The Association's mission is to educate, network, recruit, and further the membership's collective goals.
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