Meet Gina
Empowering others to live with greater confidence, resilience, and joy.
A Journey Rooted in Resilience
Inspired early in life by Gandhi’s belief to “be the change you want to see in the world,” I have long dedicated myself to advancing positive social change. My work has centered on service, education, healthcare, and communications, while my personal advocacy has focused on creating a more compassionate and just society.
My life has also been a profound study in resilience. I endured significant loss in my life—adversity that required me to seek stability and certainty. Through it all, I have remained committed to living with hope, gratitude, and purpose, and to helping others thrive in the aftermath of hardship.
Why some people rebound from adversity while others struggle to recover has long fascinated me. That question, together with my own life experiences, led me to become a student of resilience. It also inspired BUOYANT, where I share wisdom, research, stories, and practical tools that have helped me and countless others navigate life’s inevitable challenges and find the strength to move forward.
Shaping Voices & Global Conversations
Throughout my career, I have held senior leadership positions in strategic communications and thought leadership and have been recognized for having particular expertise in navigating complex, high-stakes crisis. I have been honored to serve Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts General Hospital, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, MIT, and the Office of Governor Richard F. Celeste.
Most recently, I served as Associate Dean for External Relations and Communications at Harvard Medical School, where I was responsible for shaping the institution’s global voice, reputation, and influence, and for communicating its scientific, educational, and policy contributions to audiences worldwide.
My work also took me across the globe, representing Harvard Medical School in Dubai, Shanghai, Kuala Lumpur, Portugal, and beyond. In 2011, I was the only American invited to address journalists from across the Arab world at the Arab Media Forum in Dubai.
I was also grateful to serve as a judge for the Clinton Foundation Health Matters Codeathon and was a longtime moderator and participant in the Clinton Foundation Health Matters Initiative.
Service, Family & Life Beyond the Page
It’s been my honor to serve on the boards of several mission-driven organizations, including the Li-Fraumeni Syndrome Association; the 333 Collective, a network dedicated to women’s empowerment; Healthspan AI that is advancing innovation in medicine through the responsible use of AI; and Rescuing Leftover Cuisine, which redistributes surplus food to people in need. I also served as communications chair for IM4U Learning, a volunteer organization dedicated to encouraging young people to vote.
I am blessed with a daughter and a son who live with curiosity, conviction, and heart. A voracious reader, poetry enthusiast, and world traveler, I also enjoy creating uplifting social media content. Protecting the planet, advocating for animal welfare, and using my voice to spur civic engagement are longstanding passions. At the heart of it all is a deep commitment to helping others develop the tools, confidence, and perspective to lead happier, more resilient lives.
