LOS ANGELES â Dec. 9, 2024 â The International Game Developers Association Foundation (IGDA-F) welcomes VentureBeat and GamesBeat CSO Gina Joseph to its board of directors. Her considerable endeavors to foster diversity and inclusion in the games industry will be invaluable in upholding the IGDA-Fâs values and goals.
With more than 20 years of experience in media and technology spheres, Joseph has made great strides in strategy, business development, and advocacy for diversity. Her recent accolades include being named one of the San Francisco Business Timesâ 40 under 40, a “Next Level” alumni by Harvard University, and a media and marketing thought leader by Digiday.
Joseph maintains an impressive career of âfirsts.â Currently the Chief Strategy Officer of GamesBeat and VentureBeat, Joseph is the first Afghan-American woman to hold a C-level role for a games and tech publication. As a board member for Midwest Games, sheâs the first Afghan-American board member for a games publisher in the United States. Josephâs previous executive positions include Hearst Corporation, and Media News Group/Digital First Media.
Never straying from her mission to empower women leaders, Joseph also serves as a Board Member for The Daily Californian and the Alumnae-i Network for Harvard Women. In gaming, she has partnered with various DEI-focused organizations to inaugurate multiple Women in Games events and advocate for women leaders in the industry. She is also a member of Chief and partner for Firstboard.IO, a private network for women leaders, with a mission to place more women on corporate boards.
âGinaâs extensive accolades and groundbreaking achievements prove her ability to make a difference in the gaming industry,â said Ed Fries, Chair of the IGDA-F Board of Directors. âHer lifelong commitment to diversity and inclusion makes her a perfect match for the IGDA-F board.â
For more information about the IGDA Foundation and to stay updated on the latest initiatives, visit the official website at http://igdafoundation.org and follow @IGDAFoundation on social media.
About the IGDA Foundation
The International Game Developers Association Foundation (IGDA-F) is dedicated to advancing inclusivity and diversity in the gaming industry by providing opportunities, education, and support for individuals from underrepresented communities. The IGDA-F is sponsored by a generous group of industry companies, including Double Fine Productions, Stride PR, and Premack Rogers. Since 2008, the IGDA-F has supported more than 1,000 alumni who now develop games at both AAA and indie studios. For more information, visit https://igdafoundation.org
