Karla Reyes

Karla is an award-winning game developer and Founder & Studio Director of Anima Interactive, a socially conscious interactive media studio that fuses art and technology to craft immersive experiences that make a positive cultural impact. Prior to founding Anima, Karla developed games at Square Enix and Niantic and also helped build Code Coven, a global games accelerator for underrepresented talent. Through this initiative, she raised over $1.5 million to support scholarships and grants for diverse artists. Passionate about harnessing the power of games for good, Karla has led games industry initiatives with NGOs and non-profits such as UNEP and UN Women to educate gamers about environmental and societal issues. When not making games, she is an active mentor, tutor, and board advisor.