2025’s 10 Women Rising in Gaming reflect the best of the industry
10 Women Rising in Gaming, a collaboration between CDC Gaming and GGW, focuses on the accomplishments of women who have long worked in the gaming industry without recognition.
This year’s 10 Women Rising in Gaming recipients have a wide range of backgrounds and come from an array of gaming industry sectors.
“The Class of 2025 showcases the diverse and dynamic landscape of women who have shaped the gaming industry and who continue to pave the way for future generations of female trailblazers,” says Global Gaming Women Executive Vice President Pamela Buckley. “Each honoree represents the very best in class, leaders who embody innovation, resilience, and vision, while serving as role models who inspire and empower others across every corner of our industry.”
The women honored are an asset to the companies they work for and the communities in which they live. They’ve been athletes in college and had parents who worked in the gaming industry. They come from Las Vegas, Buffalo, New York, and Joliet, Illinois. A few of them never stepped inside a casino before being employed in the industry.
“This year’s 10 Women Rising in Gaming highlight the stories of women whose paths are as diverse as the industry itself,” said CDC Gaming Publisher Cory Roberts. “From first jobs as dealers to leading billion-dollar expansions, each honoree shows that opportunity in gaming comes in many forms. Their journeys remind us that talent can emerge from anywhere — and that these women uplift and strengthen the whole industry through their leadership and mentorship.”
Hannah Gannagé-Stewart contributed to this story.
