Briaca Duesette is the founder and creative director of Animation Discovery Studio, a Detroit-based initiative dedicated to empowering youth through storytelling, technology, and creativity. A 2015 graduate of the University of Phoenix with an AA in Medical Billing and Coding, Briaca further honed her skills in user-centered digital experiences through the Apple Developer Academy. Her work focuses on providing accessible animation and digital storytelling workshops that highlight the voices and visions of young people in the community.