Honoring Heritage: A Native American Perspective with Jordan Cooper-Fossmo
with Jordan Cooper-Fossmo
Navigating the Gaming Industry with Riot Games
Bridget Schiffler (she/her)
Are you ready to explore the vibrant intersection of gaming and inclusivity? Join us for an inspiring Chat & Learn session with Bridget Schiffler (she/her), a transfem nonbinary lesbian and Senior...
Are you ready to explore the vibrant intersection of gaming and inclusivity? Join us for an inspiring Chat & Learn session with Bridget Schiffler (she/her), a transfem nonbinary lesbian and Senior Game UX Designer at Riot Games' R&D division. Bridget brings her passion for brunch, D&D, and advocating for the LGBTQIA+ community to her work and beyond.
What You'll Learn:
- Creating Inclusive Games: Explore how developing games for players from all walks of life enhances the gaming experience and fosters inclusivity within the industry.
- Navigating the Gaming Industry as LGBTQIA+: Gain insights from Bridget's personal journey and experiences in the gaming industry, and learn about the challenges and triumphs faced by LGBTQIA+ professionals.
- Championing Diversity at Riot Games: Learn about Riot Games' initiatives to support LGBTQIA+ employees and create a welcoming environment for all.
- Don't miss this opportunity to hear from a passionate advocate for diversity in gaming and gain insights into how inclusivity can shape the future of the industry.
Don't miss this opportunity to hear from a passionate advocate for diversity in gaming and gain insights into how inclusivity can shape the future of the industry.
Meet The Speaker
Bridget Schiffler (she/her)
Sr. Game UX Designer
Bridget Schiffler (she/her) is a transfem nonbinary lesbian, Sr. Game UX Designer in Riot Games R&D division, and avid lover of brunch, D&D, and eating brunch while playing D&D. She is also one of the Strike Team Leads of Riot's RAD Genders RIG (Riot Inclusion Group), focusing on making events celebrating Trans & NB Rioters, game creators, and stories. Previously, she led narrative & experience design efforts on the project Amazon Explore in Amazon's Grand Challenge moonshot R&D initiative; ran a yearlong games and animation residency called Broom Cupboard Studios; and has written her own queer lil' games and stories for herself since time immemorial.
