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Female Game Group Goes Independent

By pete_gallagher

Women in Games International (WIGI), formerly a part of the International Game Developers Association (IGDA), has gone off on its own and will now operate as an independent organization.

The group was formed in 2005 to support the 'the inclusion and advancement of women in the game industry.' Belinda Van Sickle has been named the organization's President and CEO. Additionally, Noelle Hunt-Bennett will act as Secretary while Krissie Franco will act as Treasurer and CFO.

Van Sickle offered:

Our focus for 2010 is on rejuvenating the organization, offering immediate and tangible value to members seeking jobs, career development and networking opportunities. Our Los Angeles and San Francisco chapters have already lined up some wonderful partnerships to get WIGI off to a great start in 2010 and we hope that they will serve as models for other chapters in this pivotal year of our new mission.

WIGI will sponsor an industry mixer at this year's Game Developer Conference. The event takes place on March 10.

Full post as published by GamePolitics.com on February 19, 2010 (boomark / email).