Archives: Speakers

The original founder of the Calcasieu Area Trekkers Society (C.A.T.S.), over 25 years ago and currently CO of the USS Lafitte a chapter of Starfleet International. In his words “The members and crew have all become like a second family to each other and much-valued friendships over the…

Born and raised here in Lake Charles; he graduated from Sowela in 04’ with an associate’s degree in Commercial Art. His love for all things Science Fiction drew him into the world of fan conventions at an early age. Currently, he has nearly 15+ years of experience working…

A resident of Lacassine Louisiana all her life, Elizabeth McVicker is a graduate of SOWELA with a degree in Computer Networking. Her current job is computer technician at one of Lake Charles premier technology service companies. She started with CYPHACON as a volunteer and is currently on staff…

Kat Godsey is a Cosplay veteran with many years of experience creating costumes, working booths, and organizing events. As Cosplay Coordinator for CYPHACON, her job is to ensure that the contest runs smoothly, the guests are taken care of, and everyone is enjoying themselves as they exhibit their…

Gustavo is a passionate explorer of creativity and community, seamlessly balancing a variety of roles. A dedicated Dungeons & Dragons player and multi-platform gamer, he revels in the art of storytelling and strategy. As an art enthusiast, Gustavo actively attends exhibitions to immerse himself in diverse perspectives and…

Being from the city of New Orleans, it was only a matter of time before Belko made his way into the event industry. It began as a happy accident by being too broke to afford a weekend pass to MechaCon as a teenager, so he opted to volunteer,…

A displaced Yankee from Pennsylvania, he has been living in West Central Louisiana since retiring from the military back in 2005. He has always been an active participant of CYPHACON since the year of its inception. Always being a nerd before that was a word he grew up…

*Krystle: Volunteer Wrangler, Dungeon Master, Ghostbuster, History Buff, and Medic Marvel* By day, Krystle expertly coordinates the convention's incredible team of volunteers, keeping chaos under control and turning it into pure productivity. By night—or whenever adventure calls—she’s rolling dice in D&D campaigns, rocking her latest cosplay, or busting…