Gianna is a communications and media professional with experience in journalism, digital media, political science, and community engagement. Before joining NCLCV, she has worked as a freelance political reporter with WUNC, covering local and state government and issues affecting North Carolina communities. She previously served as the Communications Coordinator at UNC Charlotte, where she worked on fundraising and outreach initiatives, digital marketing, and supported students from underrepresented communities. She has also worked in several other newsrooms and agencies throughout the years. Gianna holds a Master of Arts in English from UNC Charlotte and a Bachelor’s degree in Communications and Journalism with a minor in Political Science from Appalachian State University. Her work has been guided by a belief in the power of clear, accessible storytelling to connect people with the issues that shape their communities and to make civic participation feel more approachable for everyone. She is passionate about communications, politics, and public engagement, especially how policy can disproportionately affect communities of color and queer communities. She is excited to bring that perspective to NCLCV’s work protecting North Carolina’s environment and people. Originally from Charlotte, Gianna recently moved to the Triangle and is excited to explore more of the state. Outside of work, she enjoys reading, writing, live music, traveling, weightlifting, and sight-seeing around Raleigh.