Women Special Interest Group

The Women in Game Development Special Interest Group (SIG) was formed to create a positive impact on the game development industry with respect to gender balance and equity. We feel it is important to have specific, measurable goals so that the work of the SIG remains focused.

Goals

• Assess the numbers of women working in the games industry in a variety of roles, and track changes over time, using a combination of available data and primary research,
• Research, brainstorm and evaluate methods of increasing the number of women employed in the industry, possibly focusing on particular roles, and
• Execute a variety of programs to recruit women into the games industry and/or make game development a more attractive field for women.

Leadership

Chairperson

• Jennifer Boespflug - Microsoft Game Studios

Advisors

• Heather Kelley - Artificial Mind + Movement
• Sheri Graner Ray - Sony Online
• Kathy Schoback - AGEIA

Contributors

• Christina Reinards - Gameloft
• Mia Consalvo - Ohio University
• Laura Fryer - Xbox ATG
• Robin Hunicke - Electronic Arts
• Anne-Marie Huure - WomenWise
• Aleks Krotoski - University of Surrey
• Jessica Lewis - Electronic Arts
• Clarinda Merripen - Cryptic Studios
• Sheri Pocilujko

Contacting WIGD-SIG

The Women SIG can be reach via email at: women @ igda.org