PRESIDENT
BLIZZARD ENTERTAINMENT
WHY: Leads Orange County’s largest software company Blizzard Entertainment, maker of video games such as “World of Warcraft” and “Diablo.” Named president in January 2024. Told staff she’s “committed to doing everything I can to help Blizzard thrive, with care and consideration for you and for our games, each unique and special in their own right. I’m optimistic about our ability to serve our current and future player communities, and to further amplify the shared passion for greatness, polish, and creative mastery that is a hallmark of Blizzard’s approach to game-making.”
IN THE NEWS: Blizzard maintained No. 1 position on OCBJ’s software company list with an estimated 1.3K OC employees last year. Blizzard Entertainment was purchased by Microsoft Corp. in 2023 for $75B.
NOTABLE: Received bachelor’s degree from Harvard in 2003. Spent nearly 12 years with the National Football League, including serving as vice president for club business development.
IN HER WORDS: “Blizzard is celebrating its 35th anniversary this year, and BlizzCon returns to the Anaheim Convention Center on September 12-13, where we will come together as a community to deepen bonds and highlight exciting new things on the horizon. With a big slate of major releases across our incredible games and universes, Blizzard continues to think expansively about how we can foster joy and belonging for players worldwide. It’s been special to expand and deepen our creative efforts in exciting ways as we continually aim to be one of the greatest gaming and entertainment companies in the world.”
FUN FACT: Typical week involves finding time for daily yoga and prayer

