Jay-Ann Lopez, the visionary founder of Black Girl Gamers, is a celebrated game-changer. With the esteemed title of Honorary Professor at Norwich University of the Arts and a seat as a BAFTA member and judge, she's a force to be reckoned with in the gaming and entertainment realm.

Black Girl Gamers, her brainchild, is a dynamic and impactful community-powered enterprise; fervently championing diversity, inclusion, and amplifying the voices of Black Women. Collaborating with industry giants, they lead the charge in promoting equity through talent brokering, innovative marketing solutions, and inspiring events.

In 2023, Jay-Ann was bestowed with an Honorary Professorship from Norwich University of the Arts, a testament to her remarkable leadership in the gaming industry and unwavering advocacy for Black women gamers.

But Jay-Ann isn't confined to gaming alone. She's a style icon, fusing beauty, fashion, and gaming with Gamer Girls Night In, the world's first Women and Non-Binary gaming event. British Vogue recognised her as one of the industry's power players reshaping entertainment, and the Institute of Digital Fashion hailed her as one of the Top 100 Innovators, reshaping the creative and tech landscape.

A sought-after speaker on diversity and inclusion, Jay-Ann has graced prestigious stages like E3, PAX East, Cannes Lion, AdWeek Next, and GamesBeat Next. She doesn't just talk the talk; she walks the walk, curating content and providing consultation for brands like Adidas, Maybelline, Square Enix, and many more. Her work has garnered attention from prominent publications like Black Enterprise, Vogue, Cosmopolitan, Glamour, Forbes and DAZED. She's the visionary leader inspiring progress, innovation, and style in the gaming world.