Meet the Illuminate XR Team

Our leadership team brings together experts in technology, education, business, operations, finance, and immersive design to ignite the future of learning through innovation and leadership excellence
Our Team

Meet The Founders

Colin MB Cooper
Visionary entrepreneur and immersive innovation architect, merging neuroscience, human behaviour, AI, and XR with 26 years of business leadership to design transformative, future-ready learning systems.
"Architect of Immersive Innovation"

Colin MB Cooper

Co-Founder and Co-CEO

Meghan Freeman M.Ed.
Visionary education strategist and innovation leader with 25 years transforming learning through VR, AI, and neuroscience. Co-Founder of Illuminate XR, inspiring bold thinking and systems change.

Meghan Freeman M.Ed.

Co-Founder and Co-CEO

Our Team

Leadership Dynamic

Dr. Brent Woodard, Ph.D
Distinguished operational strategist and innovative leader with over 35 years transforming public education and business enterprises through cutting-edge solutions.
"Operational Expert and Innovative Leader"

Dr. Brent Woodard, Ph.D

COO and Co-Founder

Dr. Torrence Temple
World-class VR designer, educator, and creative strategist, specializing in building human-centered, dynamic immersive learning environments. "Designer of Dynamic Learning Worlds"

Dr. Torrence Temple

Director of VR Curriculum Experiences

Adam Woodard M.B.A
CFO and technology strategist with an MBA from USC, leveraging financial acumen and IT expertise to secure IXR's operational excellence and future growth.

Adam Woodard M.B.A

CFO and Technology Strategist

Our Team

VR Environment and Asset Development Team

Kirsty O’Donnell
Distinguished operational strategist and innovative leader with over 35 years transforming public education and business enterprises through cutting-edge solutions.
"Operational Expert and Innovative Leader"

Kirsty O’Donnell

Lead Design & Planning

Fin O’Riordan
World-class VR designer, educator, and creative strategist, specializing in building human-centered, dynamic immersive learning environments. "Designer of Dynamic Learning Worlds"

Fin O’Riordan

Lead Environment Design

Eoghan Egan
World-class VR designer, educator, and creative strategist, specializing in building human-centered, dynamic immersive learning environments. "Designer of Dynamic Learning Worlds"

Eoghan Egan

Artist & Technician

Sarah Dunne
World-class VR designer, educator, and creative strategist, specializing in building human-centered, dynamic immersive learning environments. "Designer of Dynamic Learning Worlds"

Sarah Dunne

Artist & Technician

Andrew Bates
CFO and technology strategist with an MBA from USC, leveraging financial acumen and IT expertise to secure IXR's operational excellence and future growth.

Andrew Bates

Node & Unity Programmer

United States
United Kingdom
Australia
India
Sarah Shannon
Distinguished operational strategist and innovative leader with over 35 years transforming public education and business enterprises through cutting-edge solutions.
"Operational Expert and Innovative Leader"

Sarah Shannon

Content Creator

Dr. David Vierra, Ph.D.
World-class VR designer, educator, and creative strategist, specializing in building human-centered, dynamic immersive learning environments. "Designer of Dynamic Learning Worlds"

Dr. David Vierra, Ph.D.

Regional Education Expert

Ian Pardo
World-class VR designer, educator, and creative strategist, specializing in building human-centered, dynamic immersive learning environments. "Designer of Dynamic Learning Worlds"

Ian Pardo

BCS. MSC. EU QP Pharmaceuticals

World-class VR designer, educator, and creative strategist, specializing in building human-centered, dynamic immersive learning environments. "Designer of Dynamic Learning Worlds"

Shari Brewer

Educational Curriculum Expert

CFO and technology strategist with an MBA from USC, leveraging financial acumen and IT expertise to secure IXR's operational excellence and future growth.

Dr. Gail Crossley-Craven

Psychologist

CFO and technology strategist with an MBA from USC, leveraging financial acumen and IT expertise to secure IXR's operational excellence and future growth.

Ajinkya Wadhwa

Curriculum Designer

United States
Sarah Shannon
Distinguished operational strategist and innovative leader with over 35 years transforming public education and business enterprises through cutting-edge solutions.
"Operational Expert and Innovative Leader"

Sarah Shannon

Content Creator

Dr. David Vierra, Ph.D.
World-class VR designer, educator, and creative strategist, specializing in building human-centered, dynamic immersive learning environments. "Designer of Dynamic Learning Worlds"

Dr. David Vierra, Ph.D.

Regional Education Expert

United Kingdom
Ian Pardo
World-class VR designer, educator, and creative strategist, specializing in building human-centered, dynamic immersive learning environments. "Designer of Dynamic Learning Worlds"

Ian Pardo

BCS. MSC. EU QP Pharmaceuticals

Australia
Shari Brewer
World-class VR designer, educator, and creative strategist, specializing in building human-centered, dynamic immersive learning environments. "Designer of Dynamic Learning Worlds"

Shari Brewer

Educational Curriculum Expert

Dr. Gail Crossley-Craven
CFO and technology strategist with an MBA from USC, leveraging financial acumen and IT expertise to secure IXR's operational excellence and future growth.

Dr. Gail Crossley-Craven

Psychologist

India
Ajinkya Wadhwa
CFO and technology strategist with an MBA from USC, leveraging financial acumen and IT expertise to secure IXR's operational excellence and future growth.

Ajinkya Wadhwa

Curriculum Designer