New York Videogame Critics Circle appoints new executive director

The New York Videogame Critics Circle (NYVGCC) announced today that it appointed a new executive director: Ryan O’Callaghan. He’ll work on fundraising and education initiatives for the organization. The former executive director, Harold Goldberg, will continue to serve as president of Critics Circle and on its board. The two will work in tandem until the 2024 New York Game Awards.

O’Callaghan formerly worked as a teacher at Mott Hall III and received the Elizabeth Jennings Graham Educator of the Year at the 2023 New York Game Awards. Reggie Fils-Aimé, NYVGCC board member, said that he’d witnessed O’Callaghan’s work as an educator: “I’ve witnessed Ryan’s dedication to his students firsthand and am delighted to work alongside him as he takes on the role of executive director.”

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Rachel Kaser

Rachel Kaser is a gaming and technology writer for from Dallas, Texas. She's been in the games industry since 2013, writing for various publications, and currently covers news for GamesBeat. Her favorite game is Bayonetta.