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Exploring the Power of Educational Games and the Growing Midwest Game Development Scene with Jennifer Javornik

Introduction: In this episode, Greg Posner welcomes Jennifer Javornik, the Chief Partnerships Officer at Filament Games, to discuss the impact of educational gaming and the thriving Midwest game development community.

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