Natalie Mesnard

Natalie Mesnard is a Lecturer at the School of Art, Pratt Institute, specializing in narrative-driven game design and creative writing. Their work bridges queer identity, storytelling mechanics, and educational design through tabletop games, video games, and literary projects. Prior roles include learning design at E-Line Media and contributions to games like Business Wizards and Psychic Trash Detectives.

• Degree 1: B.S. in Mathematics, Virginia Commonwealth University
• Degree 2: M.F.A. in Creative Writing, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champagne

Natalie explores narrative frameworks in games, focusing on memory, perspective, and transformative play. Their practice spans both digital and analog mediums, emphasizing curiosity, connection, and self-expression. As an educator, they investigate creative pedagogy in game design and storytelling.