“Everyone should have an equal right to participate fully and freely. The Cybersmile Foundation have lived out these principles tirelessly for over a decade, promoting online environments that are positive and free from hate and harassment.”
About
Ivan's in-depth knowledge of the neurobiology and psychology that support educational frameworks has enabled him to develop and implement innovative programs that create and nurture a powerful and cathartic sense of unity and shared responsibility with the communities he works with.
During his 7-year role at Riot Games, he had accountability for one of the largest communities in Australia and New Zealand. In this role, as part of a three-year partnership between Cybersmile and Riot Games, Ivan founded and co-authored the League of Legends school program entitled 'Learn with League,' an educational initiative and framework to support youth in their digital journeys and, in turn, the caregivers who support them. By 2021, over 300 high schools and multiple community centers in Australia and New Zealand had participated in the initiative. Critically, participants categorized as unsportsmanlike at the start of the initiative showed a sustained improvement in positive and productive behavior post-implementation.