b'Lori Bajorek is president and CEO of the National Esports Association (NEA), through whichshe champions esports in education. She pioneered what is considered the first educationalprogram for esports and continues to build upon her 16 years of experience creating andimplementing game-centered programs for enhanced K-12 learning, including establishingacademic standards and developing curriculum. She continues to work globally with schooldistricts and leading tech partners to further esports in education, elevating studentengagement, attendance, and academic success. Microsoft named Bajorek an honoree of the 2022 Microsoft Legacy Project,alongsideluminaries like Jane Goodell, Jane Fonda, astronauts, a Nobel Prize laureate, and athleticpioneers. In 2022 she also presented her first Tedx Talk, on the topic of esports ineducation. Under Bajoreks leadership, the NEA was ranked third in the country in 2021among esports entities on the cutting edge of gaming by Yahoo! Sports. Bajorek speaks often at events and conferences on several esports topics, includingeducation, engagement, inclusion, and women in gaming. She studied at Emma Willard School,a leading college-prep private school, and earned a bachelors degree in child psychologyfrom the University of Buffalo. She and her husband, Ronald, are the proud parents of twogrown childrenAlia, a professional comedian, and Trip, a talented gamer.www.nea.gg'