February 24, 2021
Kenzie Gordon’s work is a blend of social awareness and computer-simulated worlds, perfectly mirroring her love of video games and her social work background. The apps she builds are designed to change beliefs and behaviours around sexual assault and domestic violence, crimes that almost half of Albertans have experienced in their lifetime. Gordon’s master’s research spun into It’s Your Move, a game of choice and consequences used to train nightclub staff on how to intervene when a patron feels threatened. Working with the Edmonton John Howard Society, she also developed Flourish, an app to help domestic violence survivors seek safety. With a strong sense of justice and visionary uses of technology, Gordon is a game-changer in every sense of the word.
