Susan Gold (@goldfile) is the creator of the much loved Global Game Jam, the annual event that brings together game developers from around the world. Susan is working on launching GGJ NEXT, a game jam and curriculum for young creators. Susan's work fosters creativity, nurtures growth while seeding the richness and diversity that makes up independent game development community. Susan moved to Boston where she is an educator, artist, author and activist with a specialization in digital art and media, primarily focused on video games. Susan’s work focuses on community based projects that bring together the most creative minds. Innovation through collaboration is her mantra, her research is focused on creative flow. As a veteran and leader in the video game industry, her experience is widely sought and she sits on numerous advisory boards, federal working groups and non-profits boards.