Nicole Jekich

Nicole combines her passion for art, storytelling, and game development into crafting engaging and accessible gaming experiences. In her role as a senior producer at Funko Games, she has brought numerous licensed games to the masses, aiming to captivate fans and ignite the interest of new tabletop gamers.

Nicole's journey in the industry began as a community organizer for PlaytestNW, where she coordinated events in Seattle board game stores and conventions for local game designers. She remains passionate in fostering a community that recognizes the invaluable practice of playtesting and supports their local community. In her new journey as co-chair of the Seattle chapter, she aspires to curate events that celebrate the diverse neighborhoods of the city while promoting inclusivity by amplifying BIPOC voices in the tabletop games industry.

During her leisure moments, you can find Nicole trying new, tasty food around Seattle, watching anime, and spoiling her precious shy dog, Pharah