In the gaming and technology industries, women in leadership can be hard to find. But Robin Villareal is shattering the glass ceiling and leading the way for the future of women — not only in the gaming industry, but in the tech industry, too.

Villareal is chief information officer at Gila River Resorts & Casinos, the largest gaming destination in Phoenix, with three casinos and another on the way. As a Gila River Indian Community Member, Villareal has had a unique experience to get into her current leadership position — starting in the food and beverage department and climbing her way up the ladder through the company’s mentorship program and transitional leadership opportunities.