Global Gaming Women is led by female gaming executives representing diverse industry segments, organizations and geographic areas. Led by the GGW President, these women steer the development of programs, events, and educational offerings for the organization.
Siobhan Lane
PRESIDENT & BOARD CHAIR
Executive Vice President & Group Chief Executive Officer Gaming, Light & Wonder
Brandi Ellis
1st VICE PRESIDENT
Independent Gaming & Marketing Consultant
Adriana Kasunic
2nd VICE PRESIDENT
Vice President Human Resources, The Venetian Las Vegas
Samantha Huff-Schlueter
TREASURER Senior Manager, REDW Advisors & CPAs
Julie Woodruff
SECRETARY Vice President Finance, Seminole Casino Hotel Immokalee Seminole Brighton Casino
Tashina Lazcano
VICE PRESIDENT OF MARKETING Senior Director of Marketing & Communications, Konami Gaming, Inc.
Lauren O'Brien
VICE PRESIDENT OF ENGAGEMENT Director of Global Games, Aristocrat Gaming
Charlotte May
GENERAL COUNCIL Partner, Covington and Burling LLP
Brooke Fiumara
Co-Founder & Co-CEO, OPTX
Carmel Gonzales
Vice President of Labor, MGM Resorts International
Charlene Nielson
Director of Enterprise Games, BCLC
Dyani Marvel
Vice President Marketing Strategy & Operations, Wondr Nation
Heather Rapp
Senior Vice President Regional Marketing Strategy, Caesars Entertainment
Jess Chambers
Vice President of Hospitality, Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races
Julia Weygandt
Head of Client Growth & New Business Continent 8 Technologies
Karin Bernkopf
Vice President US Gaming Marketing & Creative Services, IGT
Kelci Binau
Attorney McDonnald, Carano
Lynn Faraca-Bond
Senior Vice President Human Resources, San Manuel
Lynn Mah
Chief Financial Officer, Ainsworth Game Technology
Nicole Metral
Corporate Counsel, DraftKings Inc.
Suzanne Trout
Executive Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer, Live!
Advisory Board
The Advisory Board provides guidance and support to the current Board of Directors. These former GGW Board Members continue to champion the mission of GGW.
Anika Howard
Ann Simmons Nicholson
Cassie Stratford
Christie Eickelman
Deanne McKissick
Ellen Whittemore
Erica Kosemund
Grainne Hurst
Holly Gagnon
Katie Lever
Lauralyn Sandoval
Lauren Bates
Maureen Keenan
Patricia Becker
Sheila Bangalore
Stana Subaric
Vice President of People & Transformation
Tina M. Kilmer
Former Gaming Executive
Virginia McDowell
Chair Emeritus
Founder's Circle
Global Gaming Women was established to support, inspire, and influence the development of women in the casino gaming industry by a group of exceptional females representing 100+ years of knowledge and leadership. Our pioneering Founders are the visionaries committed to excellence and continue to work every day to cultivate the next great generation of female leaders.
Ann C. Hoff
Ann Simmons Nicholson
Christie Eickelman
Eileen Moore Johnson
Ginny Shanks
Holly Gagnon
Jennifer Weissman
Katie Lever
Maureen Keenan
Patricia Becker
Phyllis Gilland
Staci Alonso
Tina M. Kilmer, PE
Virginia McDowell
Built on Purpose. Driven by Community.
Global Gaming Women is a nonprofit dedicated to advancing and connecting women across the gaming industry. From grassroots advocacy to global partnerships, we’re building the infrastructure that empowers women to lead, grow, and shape the future of gaming.