Keevon Sanders (Host)
Keevon Sanders is a seasoned professional with nearly a decade of HR experience and a graduate of Pepperdine University. As a passionate advocate for powerful storytelling, he enjoys moderating panels with a focus on elevating diverse voices and authentic narratives.

Katelyn Limber
With over 3 years of AAA game dev experience specializing in VO design and dialogue editing, Katelyn Limber strives to create immersive voice designs for players and continues to expand her knowledge of the craft. She’s experienced the full production cycle for dialogue from recording on the PCAP stage to implementing the assets into the game engine. Her favorite titles she’s worked on are Death Stranding 2 and God of War: Ragnorok.

Annabelle Cook
Annabelle Cook has a B.A. in Liberal Arts with a Concentration in International Studies from Soka University of America. Volunteering for LGBTQ and racial advocacy groups has been a cornerstone in Annabelle’s life, and joining GLAAD has allowed her to combine both her lifelong passions: advocacy and video gaming. Since joining GLAAD in 2022, she has worked on vetting and selecting nominees for the GLAAD Media Awards Outstanding Video Game category, as well as supporting GLAAD’s consulting work with major video game companies. Annabelle is a Soulsborne, tabletop RPG, and arcade gaming enthusiast committed to creating a future of inclusivity in the gaming space. This is her way of giving back to an industry that has created incredible worlds that allow LGBTQ people, including herself, to find a place of belonging, community, and self-acceptance.

Valerie Rose Lohman
Most well known for their work in VO, Valerie made their mark starring in games like What Remains of Edith Finch (Edith, BAFTA Nom), Wolfenstein: Youngblood (Jessie), and Wylde Flowers (Tara). Onscreen: Nickelodeon’s Cousins for Life, Flames, and One to Grow On. Onstage, they are currently developing the lead role of Viola Bishop in the new queer pirate musical The Great Age of Sail, set to premier in LA next year. In their free time, Valerie is a singer/songwriter under the name VRL, where they make gay witch rock. IG: @valerieroselohman

Brian O’Connor
Brian O’Connor is a senior HR executive at TikTok, where he partners with leaders to shape the people strategy and drive transformative talent initiatives that support the company’s most critical business goals. His career spans gaming, finance, art, and entertainment—bringing together creative industry insight and strategic HR expertise to help organizations navigate complexity and scale with intention. Brian has lived and worked across the U.S., U.K., and Hong Kong, and is a proud graduate of the University of Notre Dame. He now lives in Los Angeles with his husband and their seven-year-old son.