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IGL FOUNDATION

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International
Gaming League
Foundation

We don’t just do gaming — we craft obsessions.

LEARN. COMPETE. PLAY.

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What is IGL Foundation?

We are innovators, educators, gamers, and change-makers redefining what it means to learn, lead, and succeed.


IGL Foundation (Independent Gaming League Foundation) was built on a simple idea—that passion can become purpose. From esports arenas to classrooms, from coding labs to community centers, we create bridges between imagination and opportunity.

We are a launchpad for the next generation of creators, tech leaders, and innovators. Our work lives at the intersection of gaming, technology, education, and entrepreneurship, where creativity meets real-world career development. Whether it’s a student learning to code their first game, a teacher introducing AI in the classroom, or a nonprofit using digital storytelling to amplify their mission—IGL Foundation is the spark that powers that transformation.

Innovation

We don’t follow trends — we set them.
Our programs use cutting-edge technology, from esports production and AI training to digital media creation and app development. We empower communities to not just consume technology but to create it, ensuring every participant gains skills that translate into the jobs of the future.

Partnership

We believe collaboration is the ultimate power-up.
IGL Foundation partners with schools, nonprofits, corporations, and city agencies to build scalable impact. Our initiatives thrive through shared expertise — connecting teachers, parents, students, and professionals to work toward one vision: a future where every learner has access to digital opportunity.

Future Opportunities

The future belongs to the creators — and we’re building the roadmap.
Through mentorships, internships, training programs, and national partnerships, we open doors to tech careers, creative industries, and entrepreneurship. Whether through esports tournaments, AI literacy courses, or leadership academies, IGL Foundation prepares individuals to thrive in an evolving world powered by innovation.

We are not just a foundation — we are a movement.
A community of dreamers, builders, and leaders using creativity, technology, and connection to shape the next generation of innovators.

Board Members

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Kimberly "Kimmie" Thomas, JD

President & CEO

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Najah Sk

Director of Mobile Gaming, Fixer

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Marlon Favorite

Board Chairman

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Ann Jacobs

Director of Mobile Gaming, Fixer

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Lissa Cross

Director of Mobile Gaming, Fixer

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Murty Yang

Director of Mobile Gaming, Fixer

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Sheldon Smith

Director of Mobile Gaming, Fixer

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Jason Guhl

Director of Mobile Gaming, Fixer

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