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TEAM
Retha Hill
I am Retha Hill (she/her), founder of AncestoriesXR. I have been a journalist since I was 16 and have worked for some of the biggest names in news and entertainment: The Detroit Free Press, The Charlotte Observer, and The Washington Post. Furthermore, I was a founding editor of Washingtonpost.com. I was the founding content vice president of BET.com. I am a professor of immersive media at Arizona State University's Walter Cronkite School of Journalism. Furthermore, I came up with the idea of AncestoriesXR after a breakthrough in my genealogy research and wanted a better way of highlighting that history beyond family trees.
ART, MEDIA, AND CODING Contributors
José TijerÃn
My name is José TijerÃn, and I'm a 2D and 3D digital artist living in Spain. My pronouns are He/Him and, besides making cinematic videos and 3D models for AncestoriesXR, I work on creating video games like "Dear Althea" on Steam. You can see a sample of my work at:
tijerinart.artstation.com
instagram.com/art_tijerin
sketchfab.com/tijerin_art
Manisha Rajnish
I’m an aspiring filmmaker exploring how emerging technologies like augmented reality can expand the possibilities of traditional filmmaking and storytelling. I’m drawn to stories that feel real and layered, and I use film and multimedia to bring them to life in ways that connect with people on different levels. A graduate of Arizona State University’s Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication, I’ve worked across mediums, from radio production to immersive media, and was recognized as a Top Innovator at the Cronkite School for developing a virtual reality training tool for journalists. My background in journalism and media innovation gives my work a strong foundation in narrative, research, and creative experimentation, and I’m eager to keep exploring new ways to bring stories to life.
Niles Taharaka
I’m a content creator and graphic designer with three years of experience. Along with my work as a 3D designer, I have worked in architecture and furniture design. I am fascinated by the world of mixed reality. AncestoriesXR is creating a unique experience in this new world, and I enjoy helping bring the past to the present using a variety of techniques.