About XRenegades
XRenegades is an XR + AI consulting and community platform built for the people doing real work in healthcare and education. We help organizations implement immersive technology the right way — from strategy to deployment.
Technology evolves, so do we.
We believe immersive technology — XR, AI, and spatial computing — has the power to transform how people learn, heal, and grow. Our mission is to make that transformation accessible, practical, and impactful.
Whether you're a school district exploring VR for the first time or a hospital system scaling a simulation program, we meet you where you are and help you get where you need to go.
Expert Consulting
Strategic guidance from people who've done the work.
Community First
A growing network of XR educators and clinicians.
Impact Driven
Donations, free resources, and equitable access.
Hands-On Support
From hardware setup to staff training.
Hi, I am Tess McKinney. I have been in the technology field for going on 20 years. I have an Associates Degree in Information Technology from Hamilton College. I have spent the last decade in educational technologies.
I have owned a company called Firework Media Studio for the last 18 years, where I have been a technology consultant, trainer, instructional and website designer. I have a huge passion for innovation and feel that I am a forever learner of all things technology.
About 7 years ago, I got interested in immersive technologies. I have been using immersive technologies in my various full time roles over the last 5 years. I am very well connected with many experts and designers in the field of Healthcare Simulation and Immersive Learning.