Donna “BasicTaq” Walters

Executive Director

Meet Donna "BasicTaq" Walters, an inspiring leader and visionary in the scholastic esports industry. Donna is the founder and Executive Director of College Esports, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that is dedicated to supporting educators, community leaders, and government officials in creating sustainable, engaging, and inclusive esports and video game programs.

Donna has a wealth of experience, having launched initiatives and consulted on the development of esports programming for several large brands such as the California State University system (CSU), California State Fair, Big Sky Conference, Sacramento State University, Sacramento King’s Golden 1 Center, San Jose Sharks, CORSAIR, and many others. She is a sought-after presenter at national conferences in both the esports and higher education spaces, where she shares her expertise as a speaker, moderator, panelist, and event host.

Donna's passion for esports and her commitment to creating a more inclusive and diverse industry is truly inspiring. Her work with College Esports is making a real difference in the lives of students and educators across the country, and we are honored to have her share her insights and experiences with us.