Esmeralda Portillo

Esmeralda Portillo is a seasoned professional in the gaming and entertainment industries with a strong focus on influencer and content strategy. Currently serving as the Senior Director of Operations Strategy at Ayzenberg since 2017, Esmeralda has successfully overseen numerous influencer campaigns and content initiatives. Previous experience includes roles as Executive Editor of Custom Content at IGN Entertainment, where Esmeralda made history as the first woman and person of color in that position. Additional roles include freelance writing and editing, as well as various management positions at Machinima, including Affiliate Activations Manager and Managing Editor of Inside Gaming. Esmeralda's career highlights also include impactful contributions at Sarcastic Gamer, where responsibilities encompassed community management and podcasting.