Khaya Ahmed, Pakistan
Pronouns: She/Her
Region(s): South Asia

“IGDA helps bridge gaps within the global game industry. I’m looking forward to being a part of this bridge and will aim to similarly help others in underrepresented communities.”

Houssem Ben Amor, Tunisia
Pronouns: He/Him
Region(s): Middle East and Africa

“[L]et’s put some spotlight on the hidden diamond.”

Gwen Foster, Philippines
Pronouns: Any/She/He/They
Region(s): Asia Pacific

“The reality is the oceans in APAC shouldn’t pull us apart, and we should come together to build a stronger industry. IGDA can help bridge that!”

Dylan Gedig, Canada
Pronouns: He/Him
Region(s): Canada, US-Northwest

“The IGDA really allowed me to get a headstart on my career, and now I do whatever I can to give back! It’s a great way for our communities to work together and build a strong global industry.”

Branden Middendorf, US
Pronouns: He/Him
Region(s): US-Midwest

“Ultimately, I want to provide aid for game developers in the Midwest the resources to acquire that dream job or start their own studio.”

Adam Moore, US
Pronouns: He/Him/They/Them
Region(s): US-Southwest

“I’m looking forward to supporting the chapters in my region and helping the game development community grow.”

Kenji Ono, Japan
Pronouns: He/Him
Region(s): Japan

“IGDA expands your career options. By joining IGDA, I got a new position as a lecturer at a university, in addition to being a freelance game journalist.”

Vesa Raudasoja, Finland
Pronouns: He/Him
Region(s): Europe

“Being a part of the IGDA Regional Coordinator Program allows me to work together with chapter leaders from around the world to share information and make new friends and colleagues – things I consider the heart of the IGDA. Community is something that stays. It’s a kind of home base. If people feel at home with their development community, they’ll want to support it.”

Carlos Reyes, Colombia
Pronouns: He/Him
Region(s): Central and South America

“[The IGDA Regional Coordinator Program] will allow us to better understand the needs of the community, to be closer to its members, and to support the people that are making a fantastic effort to bring IGDA’s helping hand to them.”

James Seetal, US
Pronouns: They/Them
Region(s): US-East