Hi, I’m
Melissa Bowden
Gaming | Esports | Influencers | Digital Media

My Gaming Story
In 2013, I caught a REAL SPORTS with Bryant Gumbel feature on esports. As an entrepreneur in the digital media space, I was fascinated by this burgeoning industry. Within a month, I was selling Brand Partnerships for Major League Gaming (MLG). I spent 2 years learning the unique culture of gaming while securing advertisers for MLG including Lionsgate, Relativity, Warner Brothers and Sony Electronics.
In 2017, my son started playing Fortnite. ALOT. With the same passion I had for his sports, I spearheaded getting an esports center and team approved, financed and built at Sierra Canyon School (where Bronny James attends). I got HyperX to sponsor our peripherals and secured a series of private match keys from Epic Games founder, Tim Sweeney (a former classmate of mine), to launch a series of student x FaZe Clan tournaments.
Since then, I’ve worked for FaZe Clan, Allied Esports, TFUE, TalentX Gaming and Super League (Gaming). From esports to influencers to custom tournaments to in-game integrations and media to the metaverse, my gaming experience and knowledge spans the full spectrum of solutions. I love the gaming industry and can’t wait to continue on this journey.




TikTok x Gaming
My Esports Events
After being awarded a series of private match keys by Epic Games founders, I executive-produced and secured sponsors for several Fortnite tournaments featuring students and FaZe Clan pros + influencers
Fortnite Partnership for Allied Esports
Esports Center @ Sierra Canyon School
I spearheaded the idea, the funding and the administrative approval of The Branca Center for eSports and Technology
USO Streamathon; Apple Pay x Vinnie Hacker
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