Rob Theriault is the Immersive Technology Manager for Georgian College. Prior to this role, Rob was a 35 year veteran paramedic and paramedic educator. After introducing virtual reality into the paramedic program at Georgian and helping to create a VR hub in the library, Rob was asked to lead the exploration and integration of VR for Georgian’s seven campuses. Since 2020 Georgian has launched over twenty virtual reality pilots in multiple program areas. In 2022, Rob received the Virtual World Society’s Nextant Educator prize for his outstanding contribution to the global immersive learning landscape, and for serving as a role model and inspiration to others teaching with XR.