Lailani Albano could have stayed in safe roles but instead, she pursued opportunities that pushed her into new arenas. She assumed tasks outside of her job scope and turned a temporary, entry-level graphic design role into a career in marketing leadership.
As director of marketing at Light & Wonder, Albano helps shape how new titles are introduced to players across global markets. She led the debut of the company’s Squid Game slot at the Global Gaming Expo, marking Netflix’s first gaming partnership, and later revamped the Huff N’ Puff slot franchise. She accomplished this by extending the franchise into digital and social channels, broadening its reach beyond the casino floor and into new player audiences across multiple platforms.
Albano also volunteers her time at the Animal Foundation, where she cares for animals awaiting adoption and uses her design skills to produce the organization’s monthly volunteer newsletter.