testimonials

...tremendously well networked...

“For over four years Joyce has consulted on and managed Global Kids Web 2.0 presence, supported the back-ends of a wide-variety of digitally-enhanced educational programs (e.g. Second Life programs, simulcasts, social networks, etc.).

She is a wonderful person, a hard worker, and tremendously well networked within this digerati scene. She cares about her work and really throws herself into it. We worked with her mostly remotely, as she lived in another state; while this ran against the grain of our organization culture, she helped us to make it work fairly smoothly.

While sophisticated technically, she also brought strong design skills to her work – designing pamphlets, curriculum and promotional material.” October 7, 2010

— Barry Joseph

—Director, Online Leadership Programs, Global Kids

...a social technology pioneer...

“Joyce is a social technology pioneer, leveraging her strong skillsets in computer and internet technology with her gentle, friendly guiding abilities to achieve maximum effect.

I know Joyce from her adventures in Second Life, where I found her to be a talented creator, and a useful educator. I’m very tech-savvy, but for whatever reason, the value Second Life eludes me. Not until spending time with Joyce and watching how SHE views the experience did I start to grasp the application of her abilities to real world business challenges.

I strongly recommend her work, especially should you seek creative, alternative solutions to your challenges.” May 10, 2007

— Chris Brogan

—http://chrisbrogan.com

...an outstanding creative...

“Joyce is an outstanding creative colleague to work with. I first encountered her as part of my work in the Nonprofit Commons and she and her team volunteered to assist me with a mixed reality event I was producing. I was so impressed with their work on this quick project that I later persuaded my colleagues at the Center for Assistive Technology & Environmental Access to write a grant with her and the Vesuvius team to create a Virtual Learning Sanctuary for students with disabilities to meet with mentors in science-technology-engineering-math.

The grant-writing process has been outstanding: Joyce and her team have been creative and responsive the entire way, in late-night brainstorming sessions, detailed strategic plans, and even dealing with endless government paperwork required by our agency. I look forward to working with them for the next five years and would absolutely recommend the team as your solution for education/non-profit/healthcare/community building in Second Life.” February 15, 2009

— Katherine Mancuso

...dedicated and committed...

“Joyce Bettencourt is a skilled social media, virtual world and web specialist, with experience with a variety of projects, from event organizing to media arts to youth development. Beyond her skills and experience, she is a dedicated and committed worker who does what it takes to get the job done. 

I have enjoyed working with her and managing her at Global Kids and think she would be a strong addition to a variety of different institutions, from a tech startup to a university to an afterschool media arts program.” October 8, 2010

— Rik Panganiban

—Assistant Director of Online Leadership Program, Global Kids

...a great communicator...

“I’ve had the pleasure of working with Joyce for the past three years. Joyce has a great technical and digital media background. She is thorough in all of her work and always makes sure to outline a comprehensive map of her work to allow others to collaborate efficiently. She easily wears multiple hats and steps in to play fulfill multiple needs on concurrent projects. She is a great communicator and has been a valuable asset to Global Kids Online Leadership Team.” September 15, 2010

— Amira Fouad

—Assistant Director Special Projects & Communications, Global Kids

...expert conceptual understanding...

“Joyce has an expert conceptual understanding of the many technical and social components that make a success of virtual environments. This is a rare skill, and rarer still when combined with her formal training in so many fundamental disciplines relating to the new digital age of social media. Conversing with Joyce on new projects is always a first choice with her near encyclopedic knowledge of Second Life, virtual worlds, and the many successful tools used to build new and groundbreaking applications.” November 7, 2007

— Melody Chamlee

—Author & Media Producer

...an exceptional asset...

“I’ve had the pleasure of working with Joyce on both the 2009 and 2010 Second Life Communities Conferences in my capacity as Education Track Chair for the conferences. I have found Joyce to be organized, personable, always on top of things, and level headed. Joyce has shown leadership through her ability to mentor others to produce exceptional work. Joyce delegates effectively and is collected under stress. I cannot express strongly enough what an exceptional asset Joyce would make to any team.” September 3, 2010

— Kevin Feenan

—CEO, Chairman of the Board, Rockcliffe University Consortium

...very impressed with her work ethic..

“I worked with Joyce in her role as President of AvaCon, the organization that put on the 2010 Second Life Community Convention. I was very impressed with her work ethic, her knowledge of the virtual world space, and her technical and creative skills. Joyce and her fellow board members were able to execute a large, complex event successfully in a very tight timeframe.” September 4, 2010

— Mary Ellen Gordon

—Managing Director, Market Truths Limited

...singularly impressed...

“I worked with Joyce on the planning and running of SLCC 2010 in Boston. I was singularly impressed with her ability to multitask, while still remaining focused on the Top Level time and resource targets required for the successful running of the conference. Her enthusiasm and professionalism were an integral part of the success of the Second Life convention, and I have no hesitation in recommending her.” September 7, 2010

— John Mahon

—Owner, Dublin Virtually Live

I would have her on my team anyday!

“I worked with Joyce while planning and implementing the Music Track of the Second Life Community Convention. She was “Saint” helping to coordinated the needs of two organizations to reach one common goal. She was a liaison, often hearing frustration, often bearing unpopular messages, and throughout it all, kept graciously to the mission. I would have her on my team anyday!” September 15, 2009

— Kathey Fatica

—Creative Director, Needham Fatica Advertising Agency

...first person I would turn to...

“Joyce is the first person I would turn to for design, streaming media and mixed reality production assistance. Her Vesuvius team is knowledgeable, committed and kind, dedicated to every task that comes their way. I highly recommend inviting Joyce in to design and organize your next great geekery; she even taught me how to use my N95. Vesuvius is a collaborative team that rises to every challenge.” July 15, 2008

— Evonne Heyning

...an uber-graphica...

“You can tell by the sparkle in Joyce’s eye she “gets it”. Always a good listener and facilitator, not to mention an uber-graphica. I look forward to the opportunity to working together in the emerging metaverse. If you get the chance to collaborate with her TAKE IT!” April 24, 2008

— Kevin Alderman /aka/ Stroker Serpentine

—Owner, Eros, LLC