👋 Hi, I'm Abby. I'm a game producer.
Since 2018, I’ve been working in the games industry — coming in from IT with no formal degree in computer science or game design, and now leading the development of core gameplay systems and creative on an R&D team at Riot Games.
Wanna chat?I started out building scalable systems and supporting the people around me, which somehow led to helping ship over 10 AAA titles at PlayStation Studios, including The Last of Us Part II, God of War: Ragnarök, Spider-Man, and Helldivers 2. From there, I moved into production at Riot, where I had the privilege of leading a 40+ person cross-disciplinary team on Legends of Runeterra before shifting into my current role.
Along the way, I’ve also learned what it means to work as a woman in a male-dominated space – the underestimation, the invisibility, and the pressure to constantly overdeliver. I’ve felt it all. And that’s a big part of why I mentor women and marginalized creatives: because I want the next generation to face fewer barriers, have more agency, and feel like they belong here.
These experiences have shaped the kind of leader I’ve become. I focus on building values-driven, outcome-focused teams that don’t just ship great games, but also take care of each other while doing it.
And if you’ve been part of that journey — whether as a teammate, a player, or someone cheering from the sidelines — thank you.
None of this would’ve been possible without the people I’ve been lucky enough to work and grow alongside ❤️
Career Highlights
Track record spans 10+ shipped AAA titles across console, PC, and mobile, multi-initiative roadmap ownership, and leadership of cross-functional pods of over 100 developers.
✔ Demonstrated product viability and co-led internal release management for an unannounced title, delivering stable, low-churn builds under intense internal pressure.
Aligned 6+ orgs on risks, priorities, and triage through a multi-year development process. Produced high-signal playtests that directly shaped pre-production priorities and contributed to product viability shotcall.
✔ Architected multi-pod operational frameworks for a 100+ person R&D org
Designed and implemented execution scaffolding - Jira schemas, dependency systems, steady-state planning, release gating, and long-horizon prioritization models - used across an unannounced product.
✔ Stabilized execution and culture across quarters of leadership churn.
Served as operations lead during multiple pod transitions, maintaining continuity and psychological safety for 40+ developers. Re-chartered pods, facilitated onsites, rebuilt planning cadences, and established cross-pod alignment rituals that restored execution health.
✔ Reduced Legends of Runeterra’s development cycle by 33% (18 → 12 months)
Redesigned cross-initiative pipelines, restructured decision-making paths, and aligned executive leadership across the product. Enabled the team to ship 4 expansions/year plus variety content and live balance, dramatically improving sustainability for a 45-person org during a company restructuring event.
✔ Repaired multi-year friction with Publishing, Localization, Partner Engineering & Comms
Built new communication and resourcing systems that eliminated late check-ins, reduced loc errors, and cut emergency translation spend. Restored trust across 4+ partner orgs, improving predictability and collaboration throughout the entire release pipeline.
✔ Global mentorship, DE&I leadership, and industry influence
Founded and led a mentorship pod for women and gender-diverse Rioters on an unannounced product, the blueprint of which is being used across other identity groups at Riot. Mentored 10+ early-career developers, including multiple at-risk performers who moved into Successful ratings. International speaker at 5+ global conferences (SDCC, WonderCon, SINFO, MISK, Game Access), championing accessible, sustainable, values-driven game development.
✔ Raised $14,000 for Animal Care Zone, a global nonprofit saving at-risk dogs on euthanasia lists in Los Angeles
For my 30th birthday, led a social media campaign that raised the most money ACZ had received from a single event.
Community Impact
The world gets better when we invest in people. For over a decade, I’ve volunteered across humanitarian relief, youth education, mentorship, and community care. Whether it’s helping young creatives break into games, supporting wildfire relief in California, or reading to kids during a global pandemic, service is a constant in my life.
Mentorship & Games Advocacy
- Take This – Accelerate Program (2025–2026)
Mentor for early-career professionals at the intersection of games and mental health. - BAFTA North America – Member (2025–Present)
Engaged in professional mentorship and cultural programming for the global games community. - Girls Make Games – Speaker & Judge (2025)
Guest speaker and Demo Day judge for a global summer program supporting young women in game dev. - Women in Games International – Ambassador (2022–Present)
Supporter of global equity initiatives for women and marginalized voices in interactive media. - IGDA – Mentor (2021–Present)
One-on-one mentorship for aspiring and mid-career game developers.
Education & Youth Work
- 9 Dots – Curriculum Consultant (2024–2025)
Supported curriculum development for a nonprofit providing equitable STEM education to underserved youth. - Traveling Stories – Reading Mentor (2021–2023)
Volunteered weekly to read virtually with young students during the COVID-19 pandemic. - Sunset Cliffs Aikido – Instructor (2014–2016)
Taught martial arts to children, focusing on confidence, discipline, and non-violent conflict resolution. - Aikido in Fredericksburg – Assistant Instructor (2011–2014)
Assisted in youth martial arts classes focused on health and personal growth.
Disaster Relief & Animal Welfare
- Animal Care Zone – Board of Directors (2024–Present)
Provide emergency support and fostering for dogs on 48hr euthanasia lists in Los Angeles County. - American Red Cross – Disaster Relief Volunteer (2025)
Provided support and logistical aid during the Los Angeles wildfires. - UC San Diego Health – COVID-19 Vaccine Runner & Observer (2021)
Supported vaccination site operations during the peak of the pandemic. - LA Animal Services – Community Volunteer (2024–Present)
Support local shelters through fostering, community outreach, and pet adoption events.