Chair / Founder

Isaac, CEO of Rose Gauntlet Entertainment, is an award-winning game designer, storyteller, and art director. Throughout his career he has fostered a love and reverence for the tabletop community and is excited to give back through the Rose Gauntlet Foundation. As Chairperson he hopes to guide the foundation to long-term success in its goals of expanding the tabletop games industry to a more inclusive and diverse space. Connect with @IsaacOnEarth.

Vice-Chair

Monique is a board game enthusiast that excels in interpersonal communication, project management, and fostering creativity. Through their work with The Rose Gauntlet Foundation, Monique aims to promote diversity and innovation in the industry while creating inclusive and welcoming environments. Connect with @gamefreakgeek on social media to join them in shaping the future of the board game industry.

Treasurer / Founder

Lindsey is an accomplished game designer and writer that has worked in tabletop games for 10+ years. In 2020 she founded Rose Gauntlet Entertainment along with Isaac Vega and currently serves as COO. Through the Rose Gauntlet Foundation, she hopes to use her expertise to create space for underrepresented voices to share their stories.

Secretary

Jessy is a woman of color, content creator, and owner of Community Connection Gaming. She has worked in the gaming space since 2017, and is excited to be a part of the Rose Gauntlet Foundation. Working alongside such amazing people who not only represent the folks within the hobby, but who also provide resources to others like them is just amazing. More info.

Public Relations Manager

Ruel creates board game content for various audio, video, written, and live platforms. He’s featured on The Nerdist, Rahdo Runs Through, Good Time Society, Gen Con TV, BGG TV, Game Trade Magazine, Board Game Spotlight, and more. He co-founded Tabletop Live Network and serves on the American Tabletop Awards and the Tabletop Writers Guild. Ruel is thrilled to help make the industry a more diverse and inclusive space. Connect with Ruel.

Community Outreach Chair

Kasey is a Mexican American board game TikTok creator and twitch streamer. Her online persona is Brain in a Jar and by day, Kasey works as a neuroscientist studying the brain. She enjoys all games but craves most the ones that promise to melt her brain. She aims to always create a safe, fun, and engaging space for all to enjoy. Connect with Kasey.

Fundraising Co-Chair

Amber is the Director of Marketing at gaming technology company, Hidden Door. She has held leadership, business development, and marketing roles at Roll20, Asmodee Digital, and Looney Labs. She is a founding member of the American Tabletop Awards. Find her on the internet as @100gamesproject.

Fundraising Co-Chair

James is the owner of Druid City Games. He grew up in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, and now lives in Irvine, California, with his wife Sandra and two children, Parker and Stella. He loves Disneyland, coaching basketball, and helping his daughter practice for her next recital. https://www.druidcitygames.com/

Events Program Co-Chair

Mandi is a respected board gaming content creator and teacher. She shares ownership and hosting duties of the YouTube and Twitch channel, Salt and Sass Games, with Suzanne Sheldon. When she's not busy creating content, Mandi uses gamification teaching harassment prevention, mental health awareness, inclusion, accessibility, and diversity. Connect with Mandi on X, Instagram, and Bluesky, Twitch and YouTube.

Events Program Co-Chair

Amanda Panda is a board game Twitch streamer under Panda8ngel ("Panda Angel"). She contributes to Our Family Plays Games Voices and is also the social media manager for Violet Daisy games. She is excited to help the Rose Gauntlet foundation make the tabletop community a better place for all. Find her at @Panda8ngel on most social media platforms.

Mentorship Program Chair

Rina (they/them) is a queer, disabled content creator, cultural consultant, performer, and more. They are excited for the connections they get to help foster via the mentorship program and the future success of all the participants. Find them @LiquidRina on most sites and for more in-depth portfolios and information, visit https://liquidrina.carrd.co/