Administrative Staff
Registration Coordinator
Public Relations Coordinator
Artist Coordinator
Panels Coordinator
Guest Coordinator
Vendor Coordinator
Cosplay Coordinator
Video Gaming Coordinator
Traditional Gaming Coordinator
Science Fiction Coordinator
Anime Coordinator
Contests Coordinator
Dance Coordinator
Conbook Coordinator
Website Coordinator
Administrative Staff
The administrative staff of Genericon are in charge of overall organization and operation of the convention. If you would like to ask about our policies, talk to “someone in charge”, or have questions that are outside the realms of the specific staff members listed above, talk to these people.
- Convention Chair: Robert Wensley (chair.genericon@gmail.com)
- Vice-Chair: Kyle Samson (vicechair.genericon@gmail.com)
- Convention Operations: Nathan Berkeley (ops.genericon@gmail.com)
- Treasurer Yumi Song (treasurer.genericon@gmail.com)
Registration Coordinator
The registration coordinator is responsible for handling registration for the general public. If you are wondering how to go about registering for the convention as an attendee, contact this person.
- Ben Lam (reg.genericon@gmail.com)
Public Relations Coordinator
The PR coordinator is responsible for promoting Genericon through both the RPI campus and other venues, and is also responsible for dealing with press relations and scheduling interviews. If you are a member of the press who would like to know more about Genericon, or who is interested in attending Genericon as a member of the press, contact this individual.
- Nick Grippo (GenericonPR@gmail.com)
Artist Coordinator
The artist coordinator is in charge of organizing and operating the artists’ alley at Genericon, where artists of all sorts can show off their craft. If you would like to register as an artist or have questions about the artists’ alley in general, talk to this person.
- Rachel King (artists.genericon@gmail.com)
Keeper of the Ketchup
The Keeper of the Ketchup is in charge of keeping the ketchup out of the hands of ne’er-do-wells who would abuse it in unspeakable ways. It is she who ensures that the cap is clean and the ketchup used wisely. Should thou have any questions regarding ketchp, its ingredients, nutritional value or its proper uses, contact the Keeper of the Ketchup.
- Rachel King (artists.genericon@gmail.com)
Panels Coordinator
The panels coordinator oversees all the panels and cpoordinates with the people running them. If you have any questions or want to run a panel yourself, please contact tour panels cordinator.
- Kyle Samson (panels.genericon@gmail.com)
Guest Coordinator
The guest coordinator is tasked with contacting and coordinating with those guests of Genericon who contribute to the convention with their specialized knowledge and talents. If you have questions about registering as a guest or have suggestions for a potential guest you think would be a good addition to Genericon’s lineup, contact this individual.
- Dominic DiFranzo (guests.genericon@gmail.com)
Vendor Coordinator
The vendor coordinator is in charge of handling all matters related to the vendors that sell their wares at Genericon. If you have questions about our vendors or would like to apply for a table in our vendor rooms, contact this person.
- Eric Fjosee (vendors.genericon@gmail.com)
Cosplay Coordinator
The cosplay coordinator is involved in all aspects of cosplay at Genericon, including policy, event coordination, and contests. If you have questions about our cosplay contests, policies, or events, contact this individual.
- Jeremy Spitz (cosplay.genericon@gmail.com)
Video Gaming Coordinator
The video gaming coordinator is in charge of operating our 24-hour video gaming room and our gaming tournaments. If you would like to participate in a tournament or are interested in lending equipment to our gaming room, contact this person.
- Chris Chiaffitelli (videogaming.genericon@gmail.com)
Traditional Gaming Coordinator
The traditional gaming coordinator is responsible for assisting with the organization of various traditional games at Genericon, including board games, card games, table-top role-playing games, and live-action role-playing games. If you are interested in GMing or participating in an RPG or LARP at Genericon, contact this person.
- Nick Zieve (traditionalgaming.genericon@gmail.com)
Science Fiction Coordinator
The science fiction coordinator is responsible for scheduling and arranging for the various science fiction shows and movies that are shown at Genericon. If you have questions regarding our sci-fi showings, as well any suggestions as to what to show, contact this person.
- Michael Mortimer (sf.genericon@gmail.com)
Anime Coordinator
The anime coordinator is responsible for selecting and scheduling the anime that is shown at Genericon. If you have questions regarding our anime showings or would like to make a suggestion, contact this individual.
- Annie Sardelis (anime.genericon@gmail.com)
Contests Coordinator
The contests coordinator’s responsibilities include the creation, organization of contests and appointing of their judges. For any questions or concerns regarding the contests please contact this person.
- Andrew Welsh (contests.genericon@gmail.com)
Dance Coordinator
The Dance Coordinator is in charge of organizing the ballroom dance that is held during the convention. If you have suggestions for the dance, email this person.
- Szymon Morawski (dance.genericon@gmail.com)
Conbook Coordinator
The Conbook Coordinator compiles all the con information and designs the conbook. For information and requests regarding the conbook, contact this individual.
- James McEntee (conbook.genericon@gmail.com)
Website Coordinator
The Website Coordinator maintains, updates, and often times creates, the website. If you notice any errors, please notify me.
- Tyler Cassetta-Frey (website.genericon@gmail.com)