Hi, I’m Ignatius “Tochi” Tochukwu Nwankwo, a Baltimore-based 2D animator and storyteller. I’m finishing my Bachelor of Fine Arts at Morgan State University with a focus on Playwriting, Screenwriting, and Computer Animation, and I love turning ideas into vivid moving images. I’m passionate about collaboration, storytelling, and bringing imagination to life through thoughtful character work and dynamic animation. I’ve contributed to programs that expand access to AI and animation, including the Target Scholars Program and the Center for Equitable AI and ML Systems, where I helped develop tools that combine creativity with technical thinking for underrepresented communities. I’m eager to apply my blend of writing, research, and 2D animation skills to a team that values curiosity, inclusivity, and storytelling excellence.

Ignatius Nwankwo

Hi, I’m Ignatius “Tochi” Tochukwu Nwankwo, a Baltimore-based 2D animator and storyteller. I’m finishing my Bachelor of Fine Arts at Morgan State University with a focus on Playwriting, Screenwriting, and Computer Animation, and I love turning ideas into vivid moving images. I’m passionate about collaboration, storytelling, and bringing imagination to life through thoughtful character work and dynamic animation. I’ve contributed to programs that expand access to AI and animation, including the Target Scholars Program and the Center for Equitable AI and ML Systems, where I helped develop tools that combine creativity with technical thinking for underrepresented communities. I’m eager to apply my blend of writing, research, and 2D animation skills to a team that values curiosity, inclusivity, and storytelling excellence.

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May 18, 2026

Hi, I’m Ignatius “Tochi” Tochukwu Nwankwo, a Baltimore-based 2D animator and storyteller. I’m finishing my Bachelor of Fine Arts at Morgan State University with a focus on Playwriting, Screenwriting, and Computer Animation, and I love turning ideas into vivid moving images. I’m passionate about collaboration, storytelling, and bringing imagination to life through thoughtful character work and dynamic animation.

I’ve contributed to programs that expand access to AI and animation, including the Target Scholars Program and the Center for Equitable AI and ML Systems, where I helped develop tools that combine creativity with technical thinking for underrepresented communities. I’m eager to apply my blend of writing, research, and 2D animation skills to a team that values curiosity, inclusivity, and storytelling excellence.

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Language

English
Fluent
Igbo
Advanced

Work Experience

Undergraduate Research Assistant at Center for Equitable Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Systems (CEAMLS)
October 1, 2025 - Present
Contribution to research on equitable AI/ML systems; involvement in projects related to affordable animation tooling and computational thinking for underrepresented communities; work included exploring camera movement and sprite scaling.
Animate Artist (JET) at Juxtopia
January 1, 2025 - Present
Remote role delivering animation assets and sequences as part of the JET program.
Strength Leader Math at Center for Academic Success and Achievement, Morgan State University
June 1, 2024 - August 1, 2024
Teaching assistant during instruction periods; assisted students with course material during instruction and office hours.
Undergraduate Researcher at University of Colorado Boulder
July 1, 2023 - August 1, 2023
Undergraduate researcher focusing on an affordable animation tool to enhance computational thinking for children from underrepresented backgrounds; involved camera movement and sprite size scaling.
Researcher at North Carolina A&T State University
June 1, 2022 - July 1, 2022
Learned about VLSI design through app development using React Native; developed game design using Wade Game Engine (HTML5).
Undergraduate Researcher at Center for Equitable Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Systems (CEAMLS)
May 31, 2025 - July 31, 2025
Undergraduate researcher at CEAMLS focusing on equitable AI/ML research

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts at Morgan State University
August 11, 2021 - May 1, 2026

Qualifications

Target Scholars Program
January 1, 2026 - March 17, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Computers & Electronics, Gaming, Software & Internet