Tom Soria
Moderator
Tom Soria has been with the University of Miami for 16 years and is currently The Director of Recreational Sports Programs in the Department of Wellness and Recreation.
Tom directly manages Esports, intramurals, club sports, outdoor adventures, and Mini Canes summer sports camp at the university. In the past year, he has successfully launched the first Esports program on campus providing students an avenue to compete on official university teams such as Rocket League, League of Legends and Valorant. He also has established the official UM Discord for the university community to socialize and engage in conversations and gaming.
Tom is a member of the National Intramural Sports Association (NIRSA), a national organization in higher education that advocates for the advancement of recreation, sport, and wellbeing. He also serves on the Council for the Advancement of Standards (CAS) in Higher Education for Esports where he is assisting in establishing national standards and recommendations for Esports on campuses across the nation.