On February 5th of this year, Colombian aerospace engineer Diana Trujillo was commemorated as NASA's flight director #108. From the mission control room at the Johnson Space Center, sitting in front of the cameras, Trujillo gave a small speech that might have gone unnoticed by many amidst other news that day. However, for many women who once dreamed of becoming trailblazers in any field or job, seeing that Trujillo's main mission titled "SOMOS Flight" acts as an inspirational reminder to pursue our dreams, whether they be in aerospace, video games, or any other social, economic, cultural, or political endeavor.
Today, on International Women's Day, we want to remember this story along with the countless similar stories of inspiring women who defied obstacles that stood in their way. This article would fall short trying to make a comprehensive list, but to name few female astronauts from the countries Streamline Studios operates in: Diana Trujillo in Colombia, Siva Vanajah in Malaysia, Chiaki Mukai (向井 千秋) in Japan, and Kathryn Sullivan for United States are among the many women who have set an example to follow. Each making individual achievements that may be a small step in itself, but a giant leap for the entire community of women trying to make their mark around the world - In the face of many adversities throughout history, and those that continue to present themselves to this day, we continue to stand, fighting to pursue our dreams.
At Streamline Studios, we pride ourselves in our commitment to diversity and inclusivity at every level of our organization around the world. Entering the video games industry has never been easy, but every year we see the statistics rise as women around the world continue to show their strength and set examples for the future. As of 2023, women make up an average of 30% of the employees at some of the largest studios around the world.
We want to recognize all the women in the world who are pursuing their dreams, the communities that support us in continuing to strive for an equal world, the ambassadors who inspire us, and all of our female leaders, developers, artists, and explorers at Streamline Studios who venture to create a world where everyone has a space to grow.
May this be a day to commemorate the effort that every woman has put in to pursue her dreams, to enter the industry, to reach the Moon, Mars, and beyond. SOMOS Games!
