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Melanie Fortier

Melanie Fortier possesses a unique talent for transforming insights into actionable strategies that align with business objectives. She creates compelling concepts that enhance brand awareness, strengthen customer loyalty, and stimulate business growth. As an accomplished Senior Director of Marketing, Melanie leads Plasma Games' marketing initiatives, effectively promoting the company to K-12 districts.

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From Classroom Struggles to Alien Battles: The Origin Story of Plasma Games

In classrooms across the country, a quiet crisis has unfolded for years. Chemistry—a gateway to many of the world’s most vital careers—has become one of the most challenging subjects to teach. Students struggle to connect with abstract concepts, teachers face burnout from disengagement, and the tools available often feel stuck in the past.

For Hunter Moore, this wasn’t just a problem but a call to action. Hunter Moore’s journey began with a powerful question: What’s the biggest problem we can solve that will make the most impact?

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Award Winning


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International Games and Learning Alliance in the World Learning Game

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National Science Foundation Small Business Innovation Research Award

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North Carolina Technology Association Best Educational Technology Company