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From producers to fans, accountants to voice actors, #WeAre celebrates women across all roles in the industry.
The women in this gallery were photographed at video game events and asked to provide a few words to inspire others.

From producers to fans, accountants to voice actors, #WeAre celebrates women across all roles in the industry.
The women in this gallery were photographed at video game events and asked to provide a few words to inspire others.

Jolie Menzel

Lead Narrative Designer, Ubisoft Studio SF

Focus on your craft and let your work represent you. Seek out mentors and allies to help guide your way, and trust your instincts.

Victoria Dorn

Software Engineer/Composer, Sound Designer, PlayStation

Be yourself, unapologetically. The reason you are currently where you are in your life is because of your uniqueness. Embrace it. Enjoy it.

Shirin Laor-Raz Salemnia

Founder & CEO of Playwerks and Whizgirls Academy

Be passionate, take chances, follow your gut instincts, be brave, you can start your own company and create your own game as long as you have the passion, grit, and perseverance to see it through! You are a Whiz Girl!

Amber Masud

Sr. Director, Digital Publishing, EA

I love the constantly evolving landscape with new technologies and business models. The innovation and pure genius of the game developers is truly inspiring. It is an honor to take such a brilliance to market and see the joy it brings to the gaming community!

Jenny Xu

Founder & Lead Game Developer, JCSOFT Inc.

Former ESA Foundation Scholar

Finish projects and never be afraid to make something that others don't think will succeed. Move fast but have fun while doing so. If you can't decide what you like try them all.

Ashlee Vaughn

Director of Marketing, Consumer Products, Activision Blizzard

Gaming is one of the youngest industries in entertainment. It’s not afraid to take risks and be innovative. I find that incredibly inspiring. Also, pioneers like Brenda Romero inspire me to make a difference.

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Gallery

From producers to fans, accountants to voice actors, #WeAre celebrates women across all roles in the industry. The women in this gallery were photographed at video game events and asked to provide a few words to inspire others.

Jolie Menzel

Victoria Dorn

Shirin Laor-Raz Salemnia

Amber Masud

Jenny Xu

Ashlee Vaughn

From producers to fans, accountants to voice actors, #WeAre celebrates women across all roles in the industry.
The women in this gallery were photographed at video game events and asked to provide a few words to inspire others.