Donna "BasicTaq" Walters is an award-winning founder and Executive Director of College Esports, a nonprofit focused on promoting project-based learning through video games. She is also a co-founder of the California Esports Association, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering educators to create sustainable, engaging, and inclusive esports and video game programs. She has partnered with organizations such as the City of Rancho Cordova, University of the Pacific, California State University system, California State Fair, San Jose Sharks, Sacramento Kings' Golden 1 Center, professional esports organizations NRG and Gen G, and more, to develop impactful esports initiatives. A frequent speaker at national conferences, Donna shares her expertise in both esports and higher education as a speaker, moderator, panelist, and event host. Recently, she joined Folsom High School as a Computer Science teacher, using her expertise in online spaces to inspire students through career-building opportunities that connect with their interests and technology-based experiences. Her passion for esports and commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion have made a lasting impact on students and educators globally. For more insights into her work, check out her interview on the Gamers Change Lives