Our Team
Our team is dedicated to executing Katabasis’ vision of a more equitable and engaging learning experience for all children and promoting a culture of collaboration and growth within our company.
You can meet each of our team members below:
William D. Causey
President
Bill Causey graduated from NC State in 2014 with a masters degree in textile engineering. In 2015, he moved to Massachusetts to work as a project engineer for the US Army where he oversaw the development of soldier protective equipment for arctic and jungle environments. He moved back to NC at the end of 2019 to co-found Katabasis and start building connections with stakeholders in eastern NC.
Joseph B. Wiggins
Vice President
Dr. Joseph B. Wiggins co-founded Katabasis after completing his Ph.D. in Human-Centered Computing with a focus on Educational AI. He is particularly interested in the creation of accessible and affordable educational AI that can scale to support rural areas and serve diverse student needs.
Jorge Parra
Technical Lead
Jorge Parra has a strong passion for gamification and game-based learning environments and integrating them into students' best interests. He has bachelor's degree in Computer Science from NC State University and joined Katabasis straight out of college, where he has helped the organization spearhead multiple game-based learning projects, as well as multiple successful grants.
ALEX CAIL
Software Developer
Alex Cail is a developer with a passion and focus on promoting usability, accessibility, and user satisfaction in software design. She received her bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from NC State and joined the Katabasis team in May 2023. At Katabasis, Alex works to design intuitive, engaging interfaces and apply software best practices to our educational solutions.
Ben taylor
Software Developer
Ben Taylor is a developer focused on game development and designing unique UI/UX experiences. He received a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from NC State in December 2023 and joined Katabasis the following spring. At Katabasis, he is responsible for building educational games in Unity and designing accessible web tools for use in the classroom.