Biography

Joanie Kraut is the CEO of Women in Games International (WIGI), a nonprofit organization with a mission to cultivate resources to advance economic equality and diversity in the global games industry. For over fifteen years, Joanie has operated in the tech and gaming space within different verticals throughout her career, and she has served as an advisor and consultant for smaller studios, startups, and nonprofits in the gaming space. Her expertise resides in business development, financial strategy, operational process development and execution, and social impact in tech. She is dedicated to eliminating barriers and increasing access and opportunities for all.

FAVORITE QUOTE: There are seven days in a week, and someday isn't one of them.

- Joanie "Glowstick" Kraut