For the longest time, I've always wanted to go to GDC but I never had enough money to even cover the whole trip. I want to thank my organization for that. 💖 I want to give thanks and recognition to everyone I've met at #GDC2024. 🧵
First and foremost, I'm thankful for @Charmlesschar for being my spouse who accepts me for who I am, for coming to GDC with me to support and lift me up, and for being the one who got me into the games industry in the first place 🥰
I want to thank @chulatastic for being one of my bestest friends in the whole wide world, who also had me interested in games (even though I was pursuing anthropology), and for nominating me as a Community Manager for @gaygamingpros! 🌈
Many thanks to @GordonBellamy and GGP for granting me GDC sponsorship and asking me to be a speaker for the Trans, NB, and GNC roundtable! I wouldn't have been able to go to GDC if it weren't for you! 🥳
I want to thank @Official_GDC for allowing @gaygamingpros to host 4 sessions, one of which includes the very first Transgender, Nonbinary and Gender Nonconforming session that allowed so many of us to feel right at home and not have to feel judged during discussion. 💖
I want to thank @LatinosinGaming for existing and enduring criticisms from so many, including criticisms from within their represented community. It's inspiring to see your organization grow from the early days and how it is now is awe-inspiring! ✨