As an account executive for the Hispanic Practice, Gabriela is the day-to-day contact for the YWCA Greater Los Angeles (YWCA/GLA) account and provides support for the Harley-Davidson Motor Company account.  Gabriela’s responsibilities include handling media relations, developing media materials and assisting with event planning.  In addition, she compiles research material for new business development and manages the firm’s Web site and blog.

Gabriela joined the firm as an assistant account executive after completing the firm’s Executive Leadership Trainee Program and has since contributed to the development and implementation of public relations campaigns for various accounts.

Gabriela received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications with an emphasis in Public Relations from California State University, Fullerton (CSUF).  During her studies at CSUF, Gabriela was a member of the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA), where she was active in the PRSSA special events and communications committees.  Gabriela was also a member of the Communications Honor Society Kappa Tau Alpha.

Prior to transferring to CSUF, Gabriela attended El Camino Community College, where she received an Associate of Arts degree in Journalism.  She was a writer for the Union newspaper for three semesters, and served as co-sports editor and news editor. 

In her spare time, you can find Gabriela lounging with her cat, Deacon, and catching up on her reading.