Growing up on the edge of Shenandoah National Park, Gabriella has always had an appreciation for the outdoors and enjoys spending time in the park any chance she gets. She studied Environmental Studies at Roanoke College, in Virginia, where she led various outdoor recreation activities as an Outdoor Adventure Fellow. She also spent time interning for a start-up compost facility in Roanoke, Virginia which allowed her to gain experience advocating for community sustainability efforts.
Gabriella is passionate about environmental advocacy and loves to spend her free time hiking, skiing, or swimming in the ocean. Additionally, she spent time in college as a leader for Sea Turtle Camp in North Carolina. This allowed her to further advocate for conservation initiatives through teaching marine biology and stewardship to high school students. Gabriella currently works as a Sustainability Coordinator for James Madison University Dining. Her current role enables her to work with various campus and community stakeholders to promote a sustainable dining system and give back to the community.