The IGDA Foundation appoints Shannon Louvitis as a new president

International Games Association Foundation (IGDA-F) was appointed previous Microsoft Exec Shannon Lofts As a new chairman of the board of directors.

It replaces another colleague of Microsoft graduates Ed potatoesWhich is stepped after two successful years leading the organization and will remain in the board of directors.

After more than 30 years of experience in developing games in Microsoft and Beyond, Loftis retired from its function that runs the Age of Empires studio in Microsoft in 2022. With its commitment to inserts in games and technology, Loftis will be an invaluable addition to the mission of the IGDA Foundation.

After graduating with computer science and mathematics degrees from Duke University, Loftis joined the Microsoft Games in 1995, where it contributed to more than 70 games via personal computers, Xbox and Xbox 360. Some of its contributions include early online papers and the Madness series (Crazyand Monster Truck MadnessAnd downtown), Gotham Racing Projectthe myth Series, and Viva Peta Series, and Banjo Kazooie: Nuts and Naps.

Moving to Microsoft Driving Roles, Loftis managed to teams all over the world that were responsible for many Microsoft’s recent successes. She built a good science studio, which laid the foundation and charging the Kinect system and many of its titles.

She later directed the first global publishing team at Microsoft restorationand Hurryand Unofficial microsoft suiteAnd Flying. Before retiring from Microsoft, founded The edge of the worldAnd it is dedicated to the award -winning The age of the empires series. Since Microsoft has left, Shannon has been active in this industry as a member of the board of directors, advisor, and teacher.

Loftis’s long -term commitment to insertion and contact with its experiences as the smallest in a large family near. She is fascinated and passionate about the ways that technology and entertainment can build a community, which prompted her career with passion to communicate communications.

“I feel overwhelmed and honored to lead this council, and work closely with the Foundation and with IGDA,” Lafus said in a statement. “IGDA is one of the most comprehensive, global and effective organizations in the development of the game, and I think our mission is more important today than ever.”

Loftis worked at the IGDA Foundation and AIAS, and participated in the establishment of Microsoft women in Sig games with Bonny Ross and Laura Fryer, which is still active today as part of 4 games (G4E).

“I have worked alongside Shannon from our days in Microsoft, she is an excellent leader in her background and her experience in this industry that makes her perfectly suitable for the role of the chair,” said Ed Fraz, who is now founder. “I am sure that IGDA will remain loyal to its values ​​under its supervision.”

To learn more about the IGDA Foundation and stay up on the latest initiatives, please visit the official website on http://igdafoundation.org Follow igdafoundation On social media.

IGDA-F Foundation is devoted to enhancing totalitarianism and diversity in the game industry by providing opportunities and education and supporting individuals from the representative societies in an incomplete representation.

IGDA-F is sponsored by a large group of industry companies, including Double Fine Productions, Stride PR and Premack Rogers. Since 2008, IGDA-F has supported more than 1,000 graduates who are now developing games in both AAA and Indie Studios. For more information, please visit https://igdafoundation.org.

As part of the IGDA Foundation Award, Karen Lawson, the daughter of Games Game Lwson, Morel Tramis awarded the Gerald Lawson Prize for achievement in the development of games at the Gamesbeat Crossfire event during the game developer conference. Gamesbeat Exec Gina Joseph is also at the IGDA Board of Directors.