Gina is a storyteller with a gift for listening. After a life changing Peruvian trip, she left a career in academia to follow her dreams. She studied eastern traditions in Japan, taught yoga and mindfulness in Thailand, and lived as a minimalist in Maui, HI. She completed two 10-day silent meditation retreats, co-authored and developed an online course teaching social-emotional mentorship skills, and started private practice as a mental health counselor. Gina is a nationally recognized speaker at educational conferences and consults with individuals and organizations on performance and wellbeing.

Gina was the director of the University College Academic Success Program at ASU where her team earned national recognition for innovations in curriculum development. Her enthusiasm and drive expanded the program, enrolling over 4500 students in courses teaching metacognition, emotional intelligence and critical thinking skills. Her academic achievements significantly increased student retention and success.

Gina is excited about building her private practice, integrating her expertise in psychology, mindfulness, neuroscience and yoga philosophy. She loves writing about her personal experiences practicing what she teaches in her blog “This is the real yoga.” And when she needs a reset/technology break, you can find her hiking in the Grand Canyon.