Jen MacLean
IGDA Foundation
Managing Director
@jenmacl
From the start of her career in 1992 at Microprose Software, through senior roles at AOL, Comcast and StoryArc Media, Jen has managed game development, strategy, marketing, business development and partnerships across multiple gaming platforms. Jen earned a BA in international relations from Johns Hopkins University and an MBA with a concentration in international business from the Columbia Business School. She was named one of the "Game Industry's 100 Most Influential Women" by Next Generation, one of the "Top 20 Women in Games" by Gamasutra, and is a frequently-requested speaker at interactive entertainment industry events. As the Managing Director of the IGDA Foundation, Jen works to support a more inclusive industry, with the ultimate goal of enabling every person in the world to find joy in games.