Roddy McKenzie and Peter Williamson – The Truman Charities Podcast: A Community of Caring with Jamie Truman Episode 42 Roddy McKenzie and Peter WilliamsonRoddy McKenzie is a co-founder of Game Genius. He has a professional background in financial services most recently in the impact investing space. He loves using play as a way to learn and grow which has led him to co-found two play-based organizations in Game Genius and Barometer XP. He is based in Washington, DC, and in his spare time loves reading history, the outdoors, and playing tennis.Peter Williamson is a professional golfer turned social entrepreneur who uses his love of knowledge of games, design, and philanthropy to catalyze change in communities. He co-founded two play-based ventures in Game Genius and Barometer XP. He also co-chairs a local giving circle, sits on two nonprofit boards, and is an active Global Shapers member. Peter has a B.A. in Studio Art and Geography from Dartmouth College.Listen to this uplifting Truman Charities episode with Roddy McKenzie and Peter Williamson about their work with Game Genius and Baraometer XP and how it ties in with their love of gaming!Here is what to expect on this week’s show:How Peter went from a professional golfer to creating Game Genius and how Roddy has taken his background in finance to create some of their favorite games. The games they offer on their website, including “Escape”, “Consensus” and “Splash Down.”Their upcoming Play Week in the spring and their District Hunt event coming this September. Both Peter and Roddy’s favorite games they’ve created for a fundraiser or team building event. Connect with Roddy and Peter: Links:Website- https://www.gamegenius.org/teamLinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-williamson-80626a39/ (Peter)    https://www.linkedin.com/in/sherrod-mckenzie-4847a6102 (Roddy) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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