Maxie OLIVER

Maxie OLIVER is a non-binary part-time lecturer in Esports and Games PR at Staffordshire University, holding dual roles as Campaigns Coordinator for the Students' Union and social media manager. Their expertise spans community management, governance in esports, and representation strategies. With a PGCE in Post-Compulsory Education (Media/Games), MA in Esports (Community Management), and BA in Cartoon & Comic Arts (Marketing/Design), they bridge academic and professional realms.

Teaching focuses on culture, governance, and PR in esports. Professional experience includes marketing roles across PR startups and charities, alongside cultivating a 200k+ social media following through cosplaying and content creation.

Affiliations include Staffordshire University's recognition in research impact (RAE 2021: 'Internationally Excellent/World Leading') and social inclusion accolades (Whatuni 2023).