Bonnie Ross is a leader to me, a role model for all open to diversity and always pushing boundaries at 343 Industries and Xbox. She is the epitome of a career women many others look up too for generations to come. I’ve had the chance to work in Microsoft Women in gaming community and saw her generosity through others helping others into STEM careers inspiring young women to follow.
I myself work in STEM after playing Halo being curious since Halo 4 of the art design and UI direction from artists she employed tactfully. To me, I owe my inspirations to her and she will continue to be one of my heroes regardless of what anyone says. I really wish her the best in her future endeavors and while we may not ever work together on Halo I really hope to one day join her on whatever next ventures she finds.
I wanted to share this here, because I want everyone else to really look back and see all the good she has done here. Having filled the shoes of a role that is now split between 3 people, she pioneered a new model being the first innovative leaders for women and helping diversity both in the story of Halo and its studios internally.
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