Aaron Pedersen
Aaron Pedersen

Bio

Originally from Illinois, Aaron spent his undergraduate years earning a bachelor's degree at Carroll University in Waukesha, Wisconsin. During his time there he began his foray into esports by first joining as a player his junior year and staying involved with the program until graduation. Although he only spent one year actively playing on a roster, he underwent an internship with the collegiate esports conference, the NECC, from the winter of 2020 to the spring of 2022.  His favorite part of the internship was working as a game manager, which involved helping organize teams across the country and trying to make a fun, competitive environment for as many teams as possible.

Upon graduation from Carroll University and the end of the internship, Aaron was hired for the Graduate Assistant position for esports at Concordia University-Wisconsin. Starting this role will help him earn his Master's degree while also gaining professional work experience in the collegiate esports scene. Although his primary video familiarity is with League of Legends, he is always willing to try out other game titles that generate excitement or curiosity. His goal during his time here is to help develop the program’s recruiting, provide a positive experience for players, and hopefully bring more national tournament titles