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Alayna Cole is the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Manager at Sledgehammer Games and the founding director of Represent Me. She champions diversity and inclusion in the games industry, with a particular research focus on LGBTQ+ representation.

Alayna co-wrote 'Cooperative Gaming: Diversity in the Games Industry and How to Cultivate Inclusion' and 'Games as Texts: A Practical Application of Textual Analysis to Games', holds a doctorate of creative arts, and is a connoisseur of hot chips.


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Name: Alayna Cole

Location: Melbourne, Australia

Role and Company: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Manager at Sledgehammer Games

Education: Doctorate of Creative Arts (Creative Writing), Bachelor of Arts (English / SoSE), Bachelor of Education (Secondary)

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Hi! I'm Alayna (she/her) and I spend most of my time writing books, hanging out with my dog, and trying to make the games industry a more inclusive place.

Please explore my website to learn more about my expertise, values, and career highlights.


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