Avoiding the Yikes: A Guide to Working with Sensitivity Consultants @GDoCExpo
Avoiding the Yikes: A Guide to Working with Sensitivity Consultants  @GDoCExpo
Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Helen Gould (They/She/He),
Leona Neelam Maple (She/Her),
Cassandra Walker (They/Them),
Basil Wright (He/They/Xe)

Do you have a great idea but you're worried you might be getting something wrong or engaging in stereotypes? Maybe you want to create a diverse world, but need advice on how to do it? Are your characters from different backgrounds and have different experiences than the people working on your project? In this panel our group of Sensitivity and Cultural Consulting Experts addresses when, how, and who to engage for consulting to level up your game and the benefits they can bring. They answer common questions and describe common pitfalls when hiring or not hiring for sensitivity consulting.
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Avoiding the Yikes: A Guide to Working with Sensitivity Consultants

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