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Tanya DePass is the founder & Director of I Need Diverse Games, Rivals of Waterdeep Producer & Cast Member, a partnered Twitch variety broadcaster, and RPG developer/writer/consultant. They’re the Creator & Creative Director for Into the Mother Lands RPG. Additionally, Tanys is a Senior Annenberg Civics Media Fellow at USC. Their work to make the industry more inclusive has been highlighted in Game Changer, Directed by Tina Charles, WNBA star & olympian as well as filmmaker. The short documentary premiered at Tribeca 2021, as part of the Queen Collective. They currently serve as the Board Chair for Take This, and have been a full BAFTA US member since 2024.
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Work Experience
Senior Writer at Monolith Productions
May 1, 2023 - April 25, 2025Wrote dialogue, pitched ideas for characters, created character bios, lore and story missions; envisioned world within the Nemesis System; collaborated on designing visual puzzles; contributed to a player home base/rest hub concept; coordinated narrative and design discussions.
Founder & Coordinator at Non-Profit / Not-for-Profit Organization
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2024Founded and coordinated a nonprofit focused on inclusive game development; conducted DEI reviews; presented on the importance of DEI in games; administered the GDC Scholarship Program; organized inclusive game development initiatives and community outreach.
Writer (Video Games) at Independent / Self-Employed
January 1, 2017 - PresentWrote dialogue and narrative design for video games and tabletop RPGs; developed lore, character bios, and story missions; contributed to world-building and storytelling across multiple projects.
Narrative Designer & Writer at Independent / Freelance
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2024Wrote narrative content for video games and tabletop RPGs; contributed to multiple titles including Far Cry 6, Far Cry: New Dawn, Wandersong, Watch Dogs Legion, John Wick Hex, and The Fifth Season RPG; served as Diversity Consultant on several projects and co-developed RPGs such as The Fifth Season.
Diversity Consultant at Various Studios (Video Games)
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2024Provided diversity and inclusion consulting for video games including Far Cry 6, Far Cry: New Dawn, Wander Song, Watch Dogs Legion, John Wick Hex, and Mutazione; contributed to world-building and character identity for inclusive storytelling.
Co-Developer at Green Ronin Publishing
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2024Co-developed Into the Mother Lands RPG; collaborated on world-building and gameplay mechanics.
Creative Director & Creator at Lost Omens World Guide (Green Ronin Publishing)
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2024Creative direction and world-building for Lost Omens World Guide; writer and creator for lore and narrative content.
GDC Scholarship Program Administrator at Game Developers Conference (GDC)
December 31, 2016 - December 31, 2023Administered GDC Scholar program; supported scholarship recipients and coordinated outreach for inclusive gaming communities.
Education
Japanese Studies - Study Abroad Program at Kansai Gaidai University
August 1, 2000 - May 1, 2001Qualifications
Bachelor of Science - Human Computer Interaction
January 11, 2030 - March 10, 2026GDC Scholarship Program
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2024Industry Experience
Gaming, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet
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