KB is a teacher who used to teach middle- and high-school, but now teaches at USC Games. She is a mega-fan of Pokémon and other Nintendo games. She loves playing online games like Kahoot or skribbl. Also, KB plays soccer (defensive center mid!) and loves talking about cartoons like Avatar the Last Airbender. Tell KB about your favorite game or fandom right now!

hiya! my name is cameron (cami/cam/camster... the nicknames are endless). im a recent USC grad (2024) with a degree in electrical and computer engineering and a minor in video game programming that completely changed my trajectory-- shoutout ""WereCleaner"" :)

currently, im interning @ tapblaze, an indie studio in LA, where im working on their latest title ""Good Coffee Great Coffee."" when im not there, you'll find me diving into animation, art, playing piano/guitar, or working on my own game projects.

my current game obsessions include animal well and ENA dream bbq, and i have an endless soft spot for anything kirby-related. whether im coding, creating, or just gushing over great game design, im always looking for new ways to blend creativity with technology.

Hi, I'm Brynn! I'm a game producer, designer, and artist who loves spooky and silly games. In my free time I play board games with friends, devour novels and draw comics.

Hi everyone! My name is Amaris Jenkins. I am a rising senior at High Point University, majoring in Game Design. My favorite aspect to work on when it comes to games is the narrative production and the fact that it is embedded into every aspect whether people realize it or not. The very first game I ever made was with a couple of friends in 7th grade and that’s where my passion for creating my games truly came out. Two of my favorite genres of games to play are Psychological Horrors and Storytellers.

Hello! My name is Arabella, and I am a graduating senior studying Mathematics at the University of California, Riverside. I have been fascinated with video games since I was a kid, when I had the chance to be a GMG camper myself! In my free time I code personal projects, watch new movies, and doodle my favorite characters. Looking forward to nerding out this summer!

Hello! My name's Samarah Nasir! I am a designer who specializes in web, UX, game, and digital design! I have a degree in computational neuroscience and UX design and have a deep love for gaming, particularly story-based games with great art!

Hi, I'm Rangoli! I'm a Technical Game Designer with a background in Electrical and Computer Engineering. I have been fascinated with both science and art my entire life. Along with the technical courses for my engineering degree, I enjoyed taking electives like psychology and animation. Sticking to my affinity for both art and logic I discovered my passion for creating games and immersive experiences, particularly ones that are meant for learning and thinking.

While I have been able to try many roles, I found my niche as a Technical Game Designer, being able to bridge the gap between design and development. Being able to understand why a design is created with a user in mind, and understanding how a game might be programmed, I enjoy finding solutions for both design and development.

What I aspire to do now is use both art and technology to create immersive and meaningful experiences. I love sharing my knowledge, learning from others and trying new things!

hello internet! my name is hazel bueno- i’m a 21 yr old college student and cat mom of 2 boy tuexdos! i love creating my own jewelry and sketching in my free time. i’m currently playing the last of us part 1 for the first time and play it takes two with my fiancé whenever we have the chance :). i’m so honored to be apart of such a wonderful community. follow my instagram to be apart of my creative journey <3 @notmuybuenoart

Hi y'all! I'm Emma Trzupek, a rising junior at the University of Southern California studying computer science and game design. I've been involved with the summer camp sphere for years now, working as an outdoor camp counselor in my home state of Connecticut. I'm so excited to be able to combine my passion for early education with my experience in video game development. My interest in games started with making plugins for Minecraft, and it all snowballed from there. Besides Minecraft, some of my favorite games include Stardew Valley, Hades, Balatro, and Titanfall 2.

Hello my name is Taylor! I am gaming content creator for FNATIC and I am excited to help mentor the next generation of women looking to enter the gaming industry! I am currently studying at SNHU to finish my bachelors in computer science and I look forward to applying that degree as a Game Developer or a UX/UI Designer.

Hi, I’m a Character Animation artist with a background in technical, keyframe, and game animation. I’ve had the opportunity to work across a range of animation pipelines, blending creativity with problem-solving to bring characters and stories to life.

Teaching is something I genuinely love. I’m passionate about helping students not only develop strong technical skills but also find their unique artistic voice. Whether we’re focusing on the fundamentals or diving into advanced workflows, my goal is to make the learning process engaging, practical, and inspiring.

My name is Famous Clark. I am a current PhD student within the University at Buffalo’s Media Study department. My specific field of study is an interweaving of mythology and folklore, queer and feminist scholarship, and interactivity and portrayal within games. My research and projects to date aim to develop queer allegories of being, utilizing tropes from fantastical narratives in folklore and fairy tales. These allegories, in turn, are injected into game mediums, facilitating the embodiment, interactivity, and portrayal of non-heteronormative realities.

Amelia is a rising senior at the University of Southern California studying game design. She hopes to go on to study creative writing in grad school and be a narrative designer in the video games industry. After 'borrowing' her brothers' Nintendo DS as a kid, she became very passionate about video games and wanted to learn to make them. She loves indie games, metroidvanias, Pokémon, The Legend of Zelda, and any game with a great story. She also loves teaching— this is her second summer working with Girls Make Games, and she can't wait to introduce more students to the fun and creativity of game development!

Hi! I'm Jenna Perkin! Though you can't respond to this embedded text, I'll still ask you how you're doing, and hope you're doing well. I'm the Lead Writer for the With Love app, and an Adjunct Professor at Lawrence Technological University. I absolutely love to cook, and even in my free time I often find myself reading and writing. I think of stories as a way to connect: sharing, experiencing, and discovering together. I work alongside various Pixar producers and directors to foster conversation through stories, and I look forward to creating and exploring together through making games this year!

Hi there, I'm Paige Stanley. I'm a Chicago-based game developer. I'm a junior at DePaul University, where I am studying Game Design. I'm a GMG camper alumni, and have been a counselor at the Washington state locations in past years of camp. This year I'm serving as one of the counselors for the Virtual program. I have a passion for exploring creativity and promoting diversity in the games industry that I'm so happy that I get to share here!

Hi! My name is Cate and I'm 17 years old. I've participated in many GMG camps/workshops throughout the years and I'm so excited to be returning as a Jr. Counselor.