Public Speaking & Community Engagement
As an international speaker and Forbes 30 Under 30 in Games honoree, I travel all over the world talking to diverse communities about game development. My talks focus on production pipelines, overcoming imposter syndrome, the reality of being a woman in a male-dominated field, and the importance of finding your voice.
Upcoming
DEVGAMM Gdańsk
Gdańsk, Poland
February 2025
Speaker: Content, Community, and Complexity: Managing Live-Service Games
This talk dives into the unique challenges of managing live-service games, focusing on balancing content updates with ongoing maintenance, streamlining workflows for frequent releases, and incorporating player feedback in real-time.
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MISK GLOBAL FORUM
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
November 18 - 19, 2024
Panelist: Global Players: Gaming as a Force for Change
From shaping global culture to creating career paths in everything from tech to media, young people are using gaming to make real-world impact. In this panel, we spoke about how games are driving social change, fostering cross-border collaborations, and opening doors to new industries.
Game Access
Brno, Czech Republic
At Games Access, I travelled to the Czech Republic to share my personal journey from Information Systems to AAA Game Production on some of the world's most beloved IPs, as well as participate on a panel about early career advancement.
SINFO 2024
Lisbon, Portugal
At SINFO Technology Conference, I gave a keynote titled "From IT to AAA Game Production," where I shared my personal journey from Information Systems to AAA Game Production on some of the world's most beloved IPs, the strategies I used to differentiate myself in the job market, the day-to-day work a producer does, and the important of mentorship in your communities.
Games Gathering
Lviv, Ukraine (virtual)
I was honored to be invited to participate as a speaker in the online portion of Games Gathering's 2024 conference.
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2023 Forbes 30/50 Summit
Abu Dhabi, UAE
I flew to Abu Dhabi to participate in the Forbes' 30/50 Summit that celebrated International Women's Day. After a few days of talks from guests like Hillary Clinton, Malala Yousafzai, and Olena Zelenska, I spent a day providing service to young girls in Saadiyat.
