Hello there, my name is Ali, I’m also known online as (Bane) and I’m absolutely thrilled to be a mentor at MindJam. I am a nutritional therapy student and a semi-pro Dota 2 player and coach.

Since early time in my life, I have experienced the transformative potential of video games firsthand. They have taught me valuable life lessons about perseverance, problem-solving, teamwork, and creative thinking. I have seen how video games can ignite curiosity, fuel imagination, and foster a sense of community.

I believe that video games and digital art have a unique power to inspire and teach, and I am passionate about leveraging this medium to guide and mentor individuals towards personal and professional growth. I understand the importance of connecting with like-minded individuals, and I believe in fostering a sense of belonging and camaraderie among mentees. By creating a safe and inclusive space, we can nurture their passion for gaming while fostering personal and social development.

Throughout my academic and professional journey, I have been fortunate to have had mentors who played pivotal roles in shaping my own success. Their guidance, support, and unwavering belief in my abilities have been instrumental in helping me overcome challenges and achieve my goals. Now, I am eager to pay it forward and provide the same level of guidance and inspiration to others.

In addition to my dedication to Dota 2 and coaching it, I enjoy playing CS:GO, Assassin’s Creed, FIFA, tekken 7, Valorant and many board games such as Monopoly, Risk, Cluedo, Chess, Battle ship and Scrabble.

And if I wasn’t playing games, studying or working, you will find me spending a lot of my time in creative arts form, specially poetry or Battle Rap lyricism, studying psychology, philosophy and theology.

I have completed my safeguarding training satisfactorily in addition to obtaining data protection and online safety certificates. Moreover, my experience of two years working with autistic, epileptic children and children diagnosed with ADHD, PDA and SEN gives me confidence and substantial understanding on how to work with children and young people who suffer from anxiety and stress in their lives.