Heidi J. Boisvert is the Multi-Media Manager of Breakthrough where she is responsible for overseeing production of a wide range of new media including video games, video podcasts, and flash animations, to help raise awareness and transform attitudes to create broader support for human rights.
While an MFA student at Hunter College in the Integrated Media Arts program, Heidi designed ICED - I Can End Deportation, a 3D downloadable game created to spark dialogue and broaden awareness of unfair U.S. immigration policies.
Prior to joining Breakthrough, she taught Digital Media & Media Studies at Hunter College, and launched a free Digital Media Program for low-income youth, adults and parent/child teams at the Bronx River Art Center through Time Warner & NOAA funding.
Heidi also has taught 3D Game Design, Documentary Video, and Photography at BRAC and Newark School of Art, ENG shooting & editing at BCAT and served as an educator and exhibition designer at the Museum of the Moving Image after many years working as a freelance editor, shooter and independent producer.
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