Joanie Kraut, CEO of Women in Games International (WIGI), spearheads efforts for economic equality and diversity in the global gaming, tabletop, and esports industries. With a robust background in tech and gaming, she advises and consults for various entities, specializing in business development, financial strategy, and DEI initiatives. Joanie's accolades include being named one of the Top 100 Women of the Future in Emerging Tech (2023) and Most Influential CEO of 2022, as well as recognition among the Top 50 Women Leaders of Los Angeles. She has also received honors such as the 2020 Top 100 Global Leaders in Finance and the 2019 CalCPA Women to Watch in Finance & Accounting, Experienced Leader Award.