About Hawke Robinson "The Grandfather of Therapeutic Gaming"
I'm Hawke Robinson, drawing on Neuroscience, Cognitive Neuropsychology, Recreational Therapy, Therapeutic Recreation, and Research Psychology principles, technologies, role-playing gaming, nursing, and education, I have become known as "The Grandfather of Therapeutic [Role-Playing] Gaming".
The RPG intervention modality Formats I utilize include: tabletop (TRPG), live-action (LRPG / larp), electronic (ERPG), and hybrid (HRPG), as well as AI, AR, VR, MR, xR, and Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) innovations.
I am a multidisciplinary Technologist, Recreational Therapist, musician, educator, and published researcher in multiple industries and disciplines.
My work has been recognized by numerous professional organizations, including the American Therapeutic Recreation Association (ATRA), Washington State Therapeutic Recreation Association (WSTRA), and National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC) and The Joint Commission (previously JCAHO). My contributions have led to the creation of CEUs (Continuing Education Units) in RPG-related therapy and educational programs that have been accredited by major professional bodies.
FOUNDER
Founder of:
- LibreVitals.com, health and fitness technologies, private and secure health data management software and devices.
- NeuroRPG, artificial intelligence, non-invasive brain-computer interface, role-playing game technologies and professional services.
- BCI RPG, opensource non-invasive multi-player, online, turn-based, cooperative, social, brain-computer interface, role-playing game.
- Dev 2 Dev Portal LLC, professional technology and information security services
- Hawke Studios, professional photography and media services since 1991.
- RPG Research, a global 501(c)3 non-profit research & human services organization.
- RPG Therapeutics LLC, for-profit professional therapeutic services.
- RPG.LLC, various role-playing game related professional services.
- RPG Education, role-playing game professionals educational and certification services.
- RPG Publishers, role-playing game professionals publications.
- RPG Mobile, wheelchair accessible mobile facilities, accessible gaming for everyone.
OTHER ENDEAVORS
- Actor, Producer, Talk Show Host, & Public Speaker
- Musician (as Synthetic Zen).
- Practicing Musician SPC, accessible music education platform for everyone - Chief Information Officer & Chief Technology Officer (CITO).
- Researcher
- Talk Show Host:
- Dr Z & The Synthetic Zen Show
- Tech Talk With Hawke
- RPG Talk Show
- Middle-earth Talk Radio
- The Therapeutic Recreation Talk Show
- The RPG Talk Show
- Writer
CONTACT
NEED TO CONTACT ME? IF IT IS A TIME-SENSITIVE MATTER, THEN IT IS BEST IF YOU SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT THROUGH MY CALENDLY LINK.
If you really need to speak with me, your best option is to use the Calendly link to schedule a meeting, though I am often booked solid several weeks/months out.
I am usually quite busy working on exciting projects that are helping improve the overall human condition. With such a full schedule, I rarely make time to check social media. I generally ignore unscheduled phone calls from numbers I don't recognize (leave a voicemail). Next best option is to email me, however my email is inundated by many people and organizations.
HIGHLIGHTS
Media
- Hasbro / Wizards of the Coast's Dungeons & Dragons "Dragon Talk"
- Related book: Welcome to Dragon Talk
- HBO Vice Media
- NorthWest News Network / KREM2
- GenCon TV
- Inlander Magazine
- Documentary " Let's Play: Dungeons & Dragons Behind Bars"
Publications & Listings
- https://www.psychologytoday.com/profile/378780
- ORC ID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1497-9542
- Amazon: https://smile.amazon.com/stores/W.A.-Hawkes-Robinson/author/B08PBQJMHM
- Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=hfhEmQEAAAAJ
- Semantic Scholar: https://www.semanticscholar.org/author/W.-A.-Hawkes-Robinson/2128778325
- Researchgate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/William-Hawkes-Robinson
- Academia.edu: https://ewu.academia.edu/HawkeRobinson
- https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5620159/
BACKGROUND
Hawke Robinson is a multidisciplinary Technologist, Chief Technology Officer, Information Security advocate, Technology Architect, Educator, Accessibility Advocate, Brain-Computer Interface and Neurotechnology Innovator, & Researcher.
With decades of real-world work experience, I am a trailblazer with a distinctive combination as a Technologist & Recreational Therapist, and a background in Research Psychology, Nursing, Education, Cognitive Neuropsychology, & Neurotechnology. I have been online & involved with software development & other tech since 1979, programming at 9, with my first paid programming gig at 12 years old.
I have managed, worked with, & for, projects & companies ranging from 1 to 18,000+ employees across 150+ countries.
I have also been involved with role-playing games since 1977. I am now known globally as “The Grandfather of Therapeutic [Role-Playing] Gaming”, innovating in healthcare, research, technology, education, professional development, & role-playing game (RPG) industries.
I am a solutions-oriented skilled full & fractional Chief Technology Officer with more than 20 years of technology leadership experience, adept at transforming business concepts into successful technological realities.
I’m published in multiple industries & disciplines, a talk show host & frequent guest speaker, a public speaker at many professional conferences & fandom events.
I have a talent for bridging the gap between business leaders and technologists, helping people & organizations bring their dreams to life.
Known for my results-oriented approach, characterized by exceptionally high integrity, compassion, creativity, empathy, grit, & energy.
I excel in both executive leadership & hands-on execution, rapidly & effectively building or overhauling organizations & technology solutions, of all sizes, from the ground up.
My philosophy focuses on sharing knowledge openly for the betterment of the human condition.
Beyond my professional life, as “Synthetic Zen”, I am a 20+ instrument musician & composer. I am also an adventurer, advocate, community builder, & parent.
I value privacy & security but shares personal insights to provide a fuller picture of the person behind his projects & communities, & to help others.
An active advocate for accessibility, open source, privacy, & effective security measures, & founder of spokane2600.org.
A Washington State Department of Health Registered Recreational Therapist, my profile showcases a commitment to learning, innovation, & improving lives through technology, recreation, role-playing gaming, & neuroscience.
I have created, or been the founder, founding contributing member, advisory board, or full board member of many organizations & endeavors over the decades, covering a broad range of industries and roles.
RPG Therapeutics LLC is a Psychology Today Verified Professional Services Provider
PROJECTS
Some of my key project include:
- Artificial Intelligence
- Hawke's AI Assistant
- Hawke's Bots
- Brain-Computer Interface
- Brain-Computer Interface Role-Playing Game (BCI RPG) https://bcirpg.com
- NeuroRPG https://neurorpg.com
- Health Data Devices & Management Software: LibreVitals.com
- LibreVitals App
- IT & Information Security
- IAM / SSO
- Flutter Azure SSO Libraries
- Janseen IAM Admin Flutter UI
- IAM / SSO
- Other RPG-Related
- RPG Research https://rpgresearch.com
- RPG Education https://rpgeducation.com
- RPG Professional Training & Certification
- RPG Therapeutics: https://rpg.llc
- RPG Publishing
- Game Consent App: https://gameconsent.com
- RPG Parties: https://rpgparties.com
- RPG Mobile Fleet: Wheelchair accessible, environmental stimuli controllable, RPG Mobile fleet (RPG Bus, RPG Trailers, etc.) https://rpgmobile.com
- Z-Day City RPG & Apps: Tabletop, Larp, and hybrid electronic RPG Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality Role-Playing game: Operation Z-Day City RPG https://zdaycity.com
- RPG AI https://rpgai.org
MORE RESOURCES
- Notable Achievements
- Media Mentions & Interviews
- Full Publication List
- Testimonials
- News
- Portfolios
- Resumes
- Opensource projects:
- RPG Research git repo 1
- Dev 2 Dev Portal github repo
- Dev 2 Dev Portal git repo 2
- Large Amalgamation of all media