ABOUT US
“Being Latin means finding the common thread among us, but also embracing the differences.”
- Cherríe Moroga, Chicana writer and activist
Moroga emphasizes that there is no singular way to embody Latinidad—it is a spectrum of shared and diverse experiences. This is a value we believe in.
Latinx in Gaming (LXIG) is a 501c3 non-profit organization dedicated to connecting, supporting, and uplifting Latine professionals, students and creatives across the games industry in the US, Caribbean and Latin America.
Recognized as Global Gaming Citizen at The Game Awards 2020, Most Charitable Gaming Organization by the*gameHERS Awards, and winner of the Gayming Award’s Industry Diversity Award 2024.
OUR PILLARS
Promoting cultural appreciation and awareness
Increasing Latine representation in the global games market
Building unity through community
Empowering professional advancement
Our Team
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ELAINE GÓMEZ
PRESIDENT AND CO-FOUNDER
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NICK GALLEGOS
DIRECTOR OF BRANDING
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ADRIANA RODRIGUEZ
SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER
Our Board of Directors
Our Legacy Cofounders
Latinx in Gaming was built by a group of individuals that saw a need and had a vision to fulfill it.
We honor and recognize all the people that are part of the history and evolution of our organization.
Cristina Amaya
Head of Event Strategy & Product, Makeshift
Judith Barbosa-Macias
Voice Over Artist & Producer, BitBot Media
Joe Tirado
Comms & Marketing Director, Systems Era