We are thrilled about our newest staff member! Meet Gina Gentilozzi!
Tell us three things about yourself
- All three of my children turn around at just that moment in a movie where people would cry - to make sure, as always, that it made me cry. They find it hilarious.
- I am a breast cancer survivor.
- My entire childhood was spent in the marching band world. I played the flute, spun a flag, led the band. I traveled to competitions and performed halftime at a Saints game, a Dolphins game and the Cotton Bowl. To this day the sound of a marching band gives me goosebumps (and usually brings a tear to my eye.)
What is your new role going to be?
What are you most excited about for 48in48 in 2017?
The number of people our work will touch. We will build 48 new websites in 4 cities - that's 192 nonprofit organizations that will be able to improve how they communicate their mission, solicit donations and reach their constituents. If each of those nonprofits were to touch the lives of 500 people (and I believe that is a very conservative estimate) we would be making a positive impact in the lives of 96,000 people this year. That makes me feel great.
What is your spirit animal?
Funny story. My immediate response was the lion. But my daughter made me take an online quiz. After completely honest answers, it said, Lion. So...ROAR.
Do you have any unique/hidden talents?
I am a baby whisperer. I can make almost any baby stop crying.
What does 48in48 mean to you?
Making a Difference. It takes a good human being to commit a 48 hour chunk of their life for which they receive nothing tangible in return and help improve the lives of strangers. We bring together 200 people like that in every city we engage. That kind of selflessness is a big deal to me.