Joe S.
Esports Coach, Shoutcaster & Studio Manager
- Role
- Youth Coach & Studio Manager at Affinity Esports
- Location
- New York, NY, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Joe S.
Joe ‘SlapDonuts’ Santiago is a devoted family man and dynamic professional who thrives in connecting with diverse audiences and fostering growth. With a career that spans roles as a radio host at WPKN 89.5FM to a stand-up comedian, he possesses strong communication skills and an innate ability to adapt to various environments. A Communications major at Post University, with a minor in Gaming and Esports Management, Joe currently excels as an Esports Team Manager and Shoutcaster. His leadership has guided Post University\'s championship esports teams to victories in Madden, FIFA, and NBA 2K. As manager of the university\'s esports lab, he maintains a top-notch gaming environment for all participants. Blending passion with profession, Joe presently serves as Youth Coach and Manager at Affinity Esports. He is instrumental in promoting the studio\'s growth and devising a wide range of camps and classes for budding gamers. With a focus on inclusivity, Joe assisted in launching a mobile outreach program to deliver esports education to community venues and private corporations. In his former role as President of the Avis Gaming Association at Post University, Joe harnessed his passion for philanthropy, raising significant funds for organizations like The Jordan Porko Foundation, The Autism Society of America, Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, Black Girls Code, and United Way. His commitment to leveraging gaming for positive change continues unabated. Recipient of the 2022 Parker Cocklin Gaming and Esports Leadership Award, Joe\'s contributions to the gaming and esports industry are widely recognized. His balancing act between his passion for gaming and family life showcases his dedication to achieving new milestones in his personal and professional life.
Experience
Youth Coach & Studio Manager
Jan 2023 — Present · Sandy Hook, CT, US
Education
Wilby High School
High School Diploma
2009 — 2013
Naugatuck Valley Community College
Associate of Science - AS, Political Science and Government
2013 — 2013
University of Louisville
Bachelor of Science - BS, Communication and Media Studies
2021 — 2021
Housatonic Community College
Associate of Science - AS, Political Science and Government
2014 — 2014
Post University
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Communication and Media Studies
2022 — 2024
Post University
Minor, Gaming and ESports Management
2022 — 2024
Post University
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Communication and Media Studies
2021 — 2021
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