Steven Pratten is the associate director of digital media at the Gies College of Business, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. He leads the development of professionally produced media for Gies’ portfolio of online programs, including the renowned iMBA and 100+ MOOCs. 

Pratten has guided a 400% team expansion and built specialized units for video production and graphic design. He has championed innovations such as digital AI avatars and new workflows that both streamline production and enhance the learner experience. Over the past three years, he has been a key driver in designing two state-of-the-art video production sound stages, set to open this fall and expand the media capabilities of Gies and the wider campus. His work reflects a commitment to advancing high-quality, scalable media solutions that elevate online education.