Nonny de la Pena
Program Director (Narrative and Emerging Media) | Arizona State University
Biography
Nonny de la Peña, PhD is Program Director of ASU’s Narrative and Emerging Media program, leading innovative research and graduate studies that explore new forms of storytelling through emerging media technologies. Often called “The Godmother of Virtual Reality,” she pioneered immersive journalism and founded Emblematic Group, which creates impactful virtual, mixed, and augmented reality experiences. A Peabody Award Field Builder, WSJ “Technology Innovator of the Year,” and SXSW Hall of Fame inductee, de la Peña’s groundbreaking work has appeared at Sundance, Tribeca, and major news outlets worldwide. She holds degrees from Harvard and the University of Southern California.