Our Team
Shawn Banerjee
They|Them
Shawn is the pan with a plan. A best selling designer, editor, and project manager; they have a passion for helping people tell stories. They want to see more diverse voices have the chance to tell stories from different perspectives than what we have grown used to. Shawn founded The Word Refinery with its various programs and projects to elevate underrepresented populations in the worlds we all love.
Ian Gopal Gould He|Him
Ian Gould is a freelance DM, layout designer, multiclass bard, and sound editor for all things TTRPG. Ian has written and developed titles for Dungeon Master Guild as well as Adventures League. His mountain hold in North Carolina is guarded by the fierce dragon Smaug who is, for the time being, polymorphed into a cat.
Paige Leitman
She|Her
Paige Leitman has been playing and DMing D&D since the early 80s. Based in Atlanta, Georgia, she has published multiple best-selling D&D adventures (and adventures for other systems) and just recently won a Silver Ennie Award for a short adventure.
Ben Heisler
He|Him
Ben Heisler is a game writer and designer based in Atlanta, Georgia who delights in creating content that supports diverse play. His writing credits include the design team of G.I. Joe the Roleplaying Game, adventures in many of the official Dungeons & Dragons Adventurer's League organized play programs, and numerous convention-specific adventures. He's also served as editor and mentor for various gaming projects.