Gina Bloom

Gina Bloom is a Professor of English at the University of California, Davis, with affiliations in the PhD programs in Education and Performance Studies. Her research spans Shakespeare, early modern drama, gender theory, and digital humanities, focusing on games, performance, and educational technologies.

• PhD, MA, and Certificate in Women's Studies from the University of Michigan
• BA from the University of Pennsylvania

Her work includes the award-winning digital game Play the Knave and a decolonial pedagogy curriculum for teaching Shakespeare. She collaborates with UC Davis’s ModLab and DataLab, emphasizing social justice and immersive learning. Awards include Best AR/VR Game (2022) and Shakespeare Publics Award (2025). Her publications blend game studies, theater history, and feminist theory, with recent articles addressing decolonial education and digital embodiment.

• Winner, Shakespeare Publics Award (2025)
• Finalist, GEE! Learning Game Award (2023)
• Winner, Best AR/VR Game Award (2022)