Diversity In Gaming

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Despite her progress and contributions to the community, she has been surprised by the sexism that she has experienced in her field. Even recounting a time, where she organized a gaming event only to be ask if she played the game by a fellow player.

When ask how she handles such negative presumptions she stats “its does get tiresome at times” but she gracefully handles these conflicts head on. Despite her setbacks, it is not all doom and gloom, Orlando does see Diversity improving as many organizations such as Anykeyorg and Gamer Women continue to rise awareness on the subject. Although progress is continuing to be made, she states that she would still like to see more diversity for not only women, but for those of all sexualities and races.
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Besides being on her on way to being a worldwide thought leader in the gaming industry like many women video game pioneers before her, Alexandra is just a normal Gamer woman who’s favorite game is Super Mario Melee and favorite movie is the sci-fi classic Blade Runner. When she isn’t studying her craft you might also find her participating in her recent hobby of tumbling or enjoying all the wonders of Korean pop

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