Evonne Heyning

Producing virtual events and experiences for the US Department of State using virtual worlds for international dialogue and conversations on relevant topics:  architecture and design, policy, green business solutions.

Toyshoppe Systems is a dynamic engineering team providing high tech solutions for innovative programming. We build your dreams!  LED Design, Models, Event Solutions and Film/TV Production are key specialties. Collaborative art & design work can be seen behind the scenes at www.toyshoppesystems.com

Working in virtual worlds the USC Network Culture Project studies the role of philanthropy and the public good in virtual communities. Primary roles include producing events, writing the book Visions of Global Justice, moderating panels along with machinima and interactive curatorial work for State of Play 2009. I catalyze new communities, design and develop spaces with diverse organizations and help groups work together in the growing 3D web landscape.

Technology support for international network of nonprofit organizations: streaming video series, audio and content for live and virtual events, meetups, webinars and conferences.  Role includes producing video and interactive presentations in many platforms while educating many nonprofit partners how to use these tools efficently for collaboration. Speaking and frequent blogging at conferences as a social media expert for nonprofits and public sector partners. 

Consultant to leading public sector clients.  Founder and director of international bridgebuilding NGO dedicated to creating a culture of conscious compassion through multimedia aid efforts. Over ten years of creative design for nonprofit and educational partners including special event management, arts organization, publication and broadcasting production and design, communications and marketing for nonprofit organizations, educational institutions and media networks.

Coordinated computer education programs for kids. Developed curriculum, taught computer and media production courses, provided program management and assistance for a number of nationally-recognized pilot projects. Received awards for Cambodian Family Journey and Wall of Hope video and web projects produced with students.

Curriculum development and daily education of dozens of middle and high school students in two charter special education schools for students with violent/self-destructive tendencies.  Designed art workshop, media classes, outdoor sculpture gardens, music and video production and computer workshops with many students successfully producing albums, videos and artistic works.

Designed national interactive and transmedia promotional campaigns for over 200 radio stations. Produced graphics and user interfaces, games, copy, broadcast clips, research and metrics on the success of internet marketing for the entire broadcast network.

Provided communications and development management for statewide rape and abuse prevention and advocacy center. Organized 5K fundraising event, produced newsletters and annual fund mailings, community drives and outreach activities, at times handled both communications and development departments in addition to IT/computer issues for an office of 25 and a budget over one million.

U.S. development officer for international animal welfare organization. Responsible for raising $1.1mil budget through annual fund appeals, grantwriting, major gifts and planned giving, corporate donations and emergency in-kind gifts. Coordinated international aid shipments and assisted communications, PR and web design teams, organized first successful charity eBay auction with celebrity autographed teddy bears to benefit bear sanctuaries.

Colleague for social media campaigns, events, conferences, mixed reality and virtual worlds work, frequent collaborator

Direct colleague managing grant-related programs for Annenberg School for Communication related to Virtual Worlds: Network Culture productions.

Post-graduate research and production working with the Network Culture Project in the Annenberg School for Communication at USC, focusing on the affordances of virtual worlds for research, education, communities and social benefit organizations.

Metal arts: sculpture, bowls and basic torch work

Student body chaplain, Volunteer coordinator for all students offsite, President of Women's Society, Curator for arts shows and events, Newspaper photographer and Student Council representative.  Graduated with honors.  Specialized in matching students with volunteer projects in Quincy and Boston, MA. Served as an intern for Quincy Crisis Center as volunteer manager and development coordinator, writing grant proposals and communications materials for a local social service community center.

Arts, media production, event management for National Honor Society. Class secretary, volunteer wrangler, organized blood drive and community actions, food care programs for NHS.  Extracurricular: photography and publishing zine/papers along with intramural volleyball.