Clark Aldrich is a renowned educational media expert, author, and founder of Clark Aldrich Designs. His works have been featured in numerous publications, including BusinessWeek, The New York Times, and USA Today. Aldrich is also the creator of Short Sims, an innovative pedagogy that combines gamification and microlearning. He trains designers based on his latest book, Short Sims: A Game Changer, and develops custom Short Sims for clients such as the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and the Department of State.

Aldrich holds a degree in cognitive science from Brown University and has worked on special projects for Xerox's executive team. He has also served on numerous boards aimed at child advocacy and participated in non-profit organizations.