Unified Esports League

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Gaming and Technology Education To Create Social-Emotional Growth

Helping people with disabilities grow through their passion for gaming and technology.

Mission

  1. Utilize the positive aspects of technology and gaming to enhance social emotional well being through the development of friendships, team building, and community engagement.

  2. Utilize all of the positive aspects of team sports and gaming to help our clients develop important life skills such as communication, collaborating with others, critical thinking, and problem solving.

  3. Improve physical health and well being through curriculum in healthy posture, nutrition, exercise and more. Healthy body = healthy mind = good gamer.

  4. Help people explore and cultivate their passion for gaming, esports, and technology.

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MANAGEMENT

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    Matthew Iske

    FOUNDER + CEO

    Matthew Iske is a business owner, non-profit founder, and teacher. He has been elected as a NASEF Scholastic Fellow, and is one of 30 people in 12+ countries that are developing STEAM and SEL esports curriculum internationally for in-school and after school esports programs all over the world. Matthew oversees all aspects of the operation of UESL.

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    Tamaz Bolkvadze

    OPERATIONS MANAGER

    Tamaz is the nuts and bolts of our organization, among many things he works inside and outside of the classroom to make sure the program and business functions smoothly. Having met when they were just 6 years old, Matthew and Tamaz have been friends for over 20 years. They now work together to make Unified ESL thrive.

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    Tony Rubino

    BUSINESS + SPECIAL NEEDS DEVELOPMENT

    Tony is the coach of the Poway Padres, a nationally ranked, adult special needs softball team. With over 25 years of experience in business and advocating and coaching people with special needs and disabilities, Tony provides deep insight and value to help the Unified ESL program succeed.

MARKETING

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    Kelly Dawn Noel Hopkins

    DIRECTOR OF MARKETING

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    Sergio Santamaria

    VIDEOGRAPHER

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CLIENT SERVICES

Wendy Munoz

CLIENT SERVICES LEAD

I was born in San Diego and moved to Tijuana, Mexico, at a young age, where I lived until I was fourteen. I have strong ties to both cities, frequently visiting Tijuana. As a bilingual professional fluent in English and Spanish, I have a solid background in social services, specializing in supporting individuals on the autism spectrum. I graduated from Southwestern College in 2016 with an Associate’s Degree in Social Work and began my career at Stein Education Center, where I initially worked as a Classroom Aide and later became Program Coordinator for the After-School Program, managing activities for individuals with intellectual disabilities.My career continued to evolve with roles at Home of Guiding Hands, where I transitioned from Front Desk Assistant to Respite Provider and Behavioral Therapist, working with children under five years old on the autism spectrum. In 2023, I became a Program Analyst at Home of Guiding Hands, where I assisted families and managed a team of over 500 employees. Currently, I work as a caregiver for a young adult with autism while also serving as the Head of Client Services at UESL. My passion is to provide compassionate care and make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities.

ADVISORY

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    Laura Mueller Psy. D, LEP

    NEURODIVERSE ADVISORY

    Laura Mueller is an educational psychologist with over 15 years of experience in public school districts conducting psycho-educational assessments, providing training and guidance for staff, and working directly with students with a wide range of disabilities. She generously provides assistance and guidance to UESL in helping the organization to structure its curriculum and lesson plans.

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    Kerri Graham

    PRESIDENT PARENT ADVISORY BOARD

    As the President of UESL’s Parent Advisory Board Kerri helps to translate the positive impact of gaming & technology to others in our community. She is working together with her son (Ruxin) to champion our Gaming & Technology After School Program. This program will be the first of its kind in Poway, CA and will translate our youth’s passion for gaming and technology into career and college pathways.

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    Ruxin Graham

    STUDENT LEADER

    Ruxin helps to raise awareness for the power of video games. He advocates for gaming and its ability to bring our community together and help students thrive. Ruxin, among many things, is a commentator for UESL tournaments and works closely with his mom (Kerri) to build groundbreaking new gaming & technology programs throughout Poway.