Michael Sheyahshe - CIO | 3D Artist
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Michael was born and raised in Norman, Oklahoma and is a member of the Caddo Nation of Oklahoma. The name, SHEYAHSHE, means "little boy" in the Caddo (Hasinai) language. Michael has previously been appointed as one of the Tax Commissioners of the Caddo Nation and currently serves on the Board of Trustees for the Caddo Heritage Museum.
Michael has worked in Information Technology for over a decade at the University level in various aspects of educational technology including, but not limited to the following: helpdesk support, computer lab manager, Director of Digital Media Labs, distance learning through videoconferencing technology, WebCT/Blackboard administration, custom LMS adminstration, SQL database / .NET 2.0 Framework administration, Instructional Design Specialist, Technical Writer for interactive curriculum, and Graphic Artist specializing in interactive 2D/3D simulations & games.
In May 2003, he received two degrees, both cum laude, from the University of Oklahoma: one in Native American Studies (BA) and another in Film and Video Studies (BA). Michael is a Gates Millennium Scholar, a Ronald E. McNair Scholar, and a member of both the Alpha Lambda Delta and Gamma Beta Phi honor fraternities. Currently, Michael is finalizing a Master's program (MFA) in 3D Modeling at the Academy of Art University, San Francisco, CA, School of Animation & Visual Effects.
Michael's new book on Native Americans in Comic Books, published by McFarland Publications, is available everywhere fine books are sold online. Click HERE for more information on how to purchase Michael's book and check out the book's MySpace page. As a professional writer, Michael has also had pieces in Illusions, Trauma Magazine, Native Peoples Magazine, Native Entertainment Magazine, and Game for Windows: The Official Magazine.
Mary Skaggs, CFO alterNative Media
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Mary is a former English teacher and writer who has successfully edited doctoral dissertations, contractual documents, novels, research papers, reports, thesis proposals, magazine/newspaper articles, grant proposals, etc.
She has received a Bachelors in English Education from the University of Central Oklahoma and a Masters in Human Relations from the University of Oklahoma.
Mary has over eight years experience in federal government contracting including construction contracting, service contracting, spares contracting, cost/price analysis, large program contracting, integrated product teaming, and extensive experience with small disadvantaged businesses.