ReachConf 2026 Speakers

•Hollywood Fight Choreographer | 4-Time ISKA World Champion | Self-Defense Expert

James Sang Lee

Best known for martial arts action, the four-time ISKA World Champion in self-defense has appeared in numerous films as an actor, stuntman, and fight choreographer, including Lethal Weapon 4, Blade, and Netflix’s #1 film Plane, starring Gerard Butler. James has also worked on multiple documentaries as a stunt coordinator, action designer, self-defense expert, and firearms instructor. His work has been featured on the Discovery Channel, History Channel, MTV, and other major media platforms. The internationally recognized martial artist’s impact extends far beyond the sport through humanitarian initiatives such as Rock Self Defense in Egypt, Ukraine, and Brazil, as well as Sri Lanka’s nationwide Stop Harassment of Women (S.H.O.W.) campaign. As an appointed ISKA Youth Ambassador, James has taken his mission a step further by utilizing his influence and expertise to develop innovative programs that strengthen and serve the autism community through Dragonfly ASD and SciFi Saber. Through Kick Punch, he also provides access to world-class martial arts training for private school, homeschool, and special-needs communities both online and in person. Next Up: TEDx Fargo, REACH Conference, and the Fight Scene Challenge.

• Grammy Award–Winning Artist | Speaker | Storyteller | Founder of Speaking With Purpose | Owner & Operator of Unashamed Music

TEDASHII

For more than two decades, Tedashii has been using music, storytelling, and honest conversations to help people find hope, purpose, and the courage to keep moving forward.

Known around the world as the Grammy Award–winning recording artist Tedashii, he has built a career creating music that speaks to life’s deepest questions: identity, resilience, faith, loss, healing, and the hope that can be found even in our hardest moments. His songs and message have reached millions through concerts, conferences, schools, churches, and events across the globe.

Beyond the stage, Tedashii is the founder of Speaking With Purpose, creator of On Purpose with Tedashii, director of Chase Life, and owner and operator of Unashamed Music, where he continues to develop music, creative projects, and artists while helping individuals and organizations discover that lasting transformation begins with understanding who they are.

Whether through a song or a story, Tedashii believes the greatest change happens when people stop believing the lies they’ve carried and begin embracing the truth about who they were created to be. His unique ability to blend vulnerability, humor, practical wisdom, and authentic faith creates experiences that resonate long after the music ends.

Tedashii brings more than a performance, he brings an invitation to live with greater purpose, deeper hope, and the confidence to become everything God created you to be.

• Founder of Living Water Teahouse in Chicago

Shaolong

Founder of Living Water Teahouse in Chicago, he is an entrepreneur passionate about bringing together faith, culture, technology, and creativity. His work explores new ways to build meaningful connections and express Christian faith through entrepreneurship and innovation.

• Creative Producer | Brand Strategist | Sony Interactive Entertainment

Jalyssa Eliasen

Jalyssa Eliasen is a Creative Producer and brand strategist with more than a decade of experience creating marketing campaigns and creative experiences for some of the world’s most recognizable entertainment and gaming brands. Throughout her career, she has contributed to projects for Sony Interactive Entertainment, Riot Games, Twitch, Netflix, IGN, and other industry-leading companies, helping shape how millions of players discover and engage with games. Passionate about the intersection of creativity, storytelling, and strategy, Jalyssa specializes in building brands that resonate with audiences long before a product launches. Her experience spans creative production, project management, campaign development, and cross-functional leadership across AAA gaming and entertainment. Outside of her professional work, Jalyssa is deeply invested in strengthening the Christian gaming community. She co-founded GameTalk Unlocked to foster meaningful connections among game industry professionals and recently launched the Aeternus Games Summit, bringing together Christian leaders working throughout the gaming industry for worship, fellowship, and conversations about faith, excellence, and innovation. At ReachConf, Jalyssa will share practical insights into branding, marketing, and creative strategy—equipping creators, streamers, and game developers with the tools needed to build brands that stand out and communicate with purpose.

•Award-Winning Game Designer | Creative Process Consultant | Founder of Joymonger

Mark Webster

Mark Webster is an award-winning game designer who has spent over two decades crafting engaging, player-first experiences. Over that time, he has contributed to some of the industry’s most celebrated franchises, including Guitar Hero, Skylanders, and God of War. Across more than 30 titles for mobile, console, and PC, Mark’s work has spanned gameplay, systems, content, and narrative design, collaborating with teams from small independents to major AAA publishers. Mark finds great joy in crafting worlds for people to play in and explore. When he is not creating new worlds, he loves chasing his two boys around this one with his wife, Amy, in Redding, California.

• Founder & President of The Dice Tower | Board Game Industry Leader

Tom Vasel

Tom Vasel is one of the most influential voices in the modern tabletop gaming industry. As the founder, president, and chief reviewer of The Dice Tower, he has spent more than two decades helping millions of gamers discover, understand, and enjoy board games through trusted reviews, podcasts, videos, and live events. Since launching The Dice Tower in 2003, Tom has reviewed thousands of board games and built one of the world’s largest and most respected tabletop gaming media platforms. His YouTube channel, podcasts, and conventions—including Dice Tower East, Dice Tower West, and the Dice Tower Cruise—have helped shape the modern board gaming community while introducing countless players to new games and designers. Beyond reviewing games, Tom is passionate about fostering community through tabletop gaming. He is also the founder of the Jack Vasel Memorial Fund, a nonprofit organization that provides financial assistance to members of the gaming community facing hardship. A former missionary and pastor, Tom continues to serve his local church while leading The Dice Tower full time. At ReachConf, Tom will share how tabletop games create meaningful relationships, strengthen communities, and continue to be one of the fastest-growing segments of the gaming industry. Whether you’re a lifelong board gamer, content creator, or aspiring designer, you’ll gain valuable insight from one of the hobby’s most respected leaders.

• Founders, Onsite Safety | Kingdom-Minded Business Leaders

Jay & Michele Ault

Jay and Michele Ault are entrepreneurs, business leaders, and followers of Christ who have built one of the nation’s premier workplace safety and compliance companies. As founders of Onsite Safety, they have spent decades helping organizations create safer work environments while demonstrating that biblical leadership and business excellence can go hand in hand. Through their leadership, Onsite Safety has grown into a trusted partner for companies across multiple industries, providing safety consulting, training, OSHA compliance, risk management, and workforce development. Their commitment to integrity, servant leadership, and caring for people has allowed them to build a thriving business while remaining unapologetic about their faith. Beyond business success, Jay and Michele are passionate about using their platform to invest in people, strengthen Christian leaders, and encourage entrepreneurs to pursue excellence for the glory of God. Their story is a powerful example of what it looks like to lead a successful company without compromising biblical values. At ReachConf, they’ll share lessons from building a Kingdom-focused business, leading with purpose, developing healthy company culture, and using entrepreneurship as a platform to impact lives for Christ.

• Senior Talent Acquisition Manager | Gaming Industry Recruiter | Career Mentor

Justin Williams

Justin Williams is a Senior Manager of Talent Acquisition, speaker, and community leader with more than a decade of experience recruiting top talent across the video game and technology industries. Throughout his career, he has helped build teams for companies including Microsoft, Blizzard Entertainment, Riot Games, and Games for Love, supporting titles such as Overwatch 2 and Diablo IV. Today, he leads talent acquisition efforts for Ad Hoc, helping build technology teams that support critical government services. Beyond recruiting, Justin is passionate about investing in people. He serves as a leader within Amir Satvat’s Games Community, where he mentors aspiring and experienced game developers, supports career development initiatives, and helps create opportunities for thousands of professionals navigating the gaming industry. As a follower of Christ, Justin is passionate about encouraging others to pursue excellence without compromising their faith. Whether speaking on careers, leadership, or community, his mission is to help people discover purpose, build meaningful relationships, and leave a lasting impact wherever God calls them.

• Global Worship Leader

Chichi Onyekanne

Chichi Onyekanne is a worship leader, speaker, and author committed to cultivating environments where a pure and authentic move of God can thrive. With over 15 years of experience leading worship around the world, he equips churches, teams, and the next generation of worship leaders to deepen their personal and corporate encounters with God and shift their worship culture. He leads live workshops, online discipleship, and hands-on training designed to raise up leaders who carry His presence with depth, authenticity, and authority. Chichi is a co-author of the book Holy Cow! End Times Prophecy Just Got Real, an eschatology book that makes the end times conversation easy for every generation. Based in Nashville, Tennessee, Chichi and his wife, Tracy, are passionate about raising strong, spiritually grounded believers who carry the presence of God into every area of life.

• Archetypes, Flow, and Paper Maps - Level Design Approaches for Video Games and Tabletop

Tobias Heussner

Tobias Heussner is a Principal Game Content/Narrative Designer and Producer. He has been working in the game industry for over 25 years and has successfully developed and published more than 20 titles along with his teams, including the award-winning AAA RPG Drakensang, the Action-RPG Drakensang Online, Fortnite, and NBA Playgrounds. He has worked in various design roles and has led teams as both a designer and a producer.
In 2015, he published the Game Narrative Toolbox with FocalPress, co-authored by Ann Lemay, Toiya K. Finley, and Jennifer Hepler. In 2019, he published the sequel to the Game Narrative Toolbox, called The Advanced Game Narrative Toolbox, with CRC Press. An updated, second edition of the Game Narrative Toolbox was published in 2024, and a second edition of The Advanced Game Narrative Toolbox will be published in August 2026.
He is currently working as a Lead Level Designer.
His personal website and CV are available at www.theussner.com