XP Crunch SteamDragons Makerspace

The XP CRUNCH S.T.E.A.M Team is the SteamDragons. These positive streamers and gamers are mentors to the community, traveling to mental health forums and conferences to discuss the positives of gaming and STEAM Education in todays generation.

During COVID19 there was an influx of individuals, young and wise, who turned to virtual education and online entertainment, streaming and video games, for several reasons. If it weren't for the amazing content creators, streamers, casters, and virtual counselors and educators, many of these individuals may have had nobody else to turn to for advice, friendship, mentorship, or help. However, there were parents, professionals, and educators questioning the integrity of this industry, asking if it were "healthy" or "safe" to be online with strangers, or watching influencers, or gaming. It is because of the increased usage of technology, STEM and virtual communication during COVID that the SteamDragons were formed.

Kat Mahoney, XP Crunch CEO & Executive Producer, had 25+ years in the Computer and Technology industry raising two Gen-Z kids on the Autism spectrum and understood the benefits and POSITIVE affirmations of the industry well before COVID had surfaced. As lockdowns became longer, isolation became harder, and technology and games became therapy, she jumped at the opportunity to create a positive movement through the SteamDragons.


OUR MISSION

It is our mission to provide awareness, education, and action to communities, businesses, and educational facilities about the POSITIVE impacts of video games, digital entertainment, and the plethora of other STEAM Careers. The SteamDragons are a Non-Profit Organization division of XP Crunch Media.

OUR FUNDRAISER

We are raising funds to keep our STEAM Events, Workshops, and Shows moving forward to educate and advocate for the positive growth and development of Mental Health and Future Ready Careers in STEAM, Gamification, Digital Art & Media and Electronic Entertainment.