Games for Change: New Board Members Added
- Games for Change (G4C), a nonprofit leveraging games and immersive media for social good, has broadened its board of directors.This strategic move aims to amplify the association's influence...
- the new board members bring diverse expertise to support G4C's mission to empower game creators and innovators.
- New members joining the board are Samir El Agili, chairman of Tilting Point; Benjamin Golant, senior director for Global Game Policy at Tencent Americas; Tammy Levine, general manager...
Games for Change (G4C) has bolstered its leadership by welcoming new board members, a strategic move designed to amplify its ability to use gaming for social good. This expansion brings in leaders from Tilting Point, Tencent, Microsoft, and more, injecting fresh expertise to strengthen G4C’s impact in education, health, and civic engagement. The augmented board will support G4C’s mission to empower game creators through initiatives like the G4C Student Challenge and the annual G4C Festival. Susanna Pollack, president of Games for Change, highlighted the role of games in cultivating empathy. Leo Olebe, board chair, emphasized the strategic insight these new members bring. Discover how News Directory 3 will cover the next innovations from G4C and its global impact.
Games for Change Expands Board to Boost Social Impact
Updated June 9, 2025
Games for Change (G4C), a nonprofit leveraging games and immersive media for social good, has broadened its board of directors.This strategic move aims to amplify the association’s influence in education, health, and civic engagement through innovative partnerships.
the new board members bring diverse expertise to support G4C’s mission to empower game creators and innovators. The organization’s initiatives include the G4C Student Challenge,reaching students in 76 countries,the annual G4C Festival in New York City,and the Games & SDG Summit at the United Nations.
New members joining the board are Samir El Agili, chairman of Tilting Point; Benjamin Golant, senior director for Global Game Policy at Tencent Americas; Tammy Levine, general manager for Xbox Marketing at Microsoft; Evan Segal, president of Segal Ventures; and Mark Stanley, founder of Yelnats Collective. They will collaborate with current board members, including Leo Olebe, Asi Burak, Matthew Everitt, Tracy Fullerton, Bruce Hack, Erik Huey, Alan Lewis, Stephanie Lo, Amy Morhaime, and Stan Pierre-Louis.
Susanna Pollack, president of Games for Change, emphasized the importance of games in fostering empathy and inspiring the next generation. She noted that the board’s collective experience will strengthen G4C’s ability to forge partnerships and scale its impact.
“As communities and organizations worldwide experience change at an unprecedented rate, Games for Change is needed more than ever,” Pollack said.
Leo Olebe, board chair, added that the expanded board brings strategic insight and diverse experience to accelerate G4C’s global impact.He highlighted the transformative power of games and the importance of a passionate leadership team.
What’s next
With its expanded board, Games for Change is poised to further its global presence and impact, continuing to address real-world challenges through the power of games and immersive media.