Professional Affiliation

Executive Director, International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators

Expert Bio

Gina joined IAATO in April of 2020 after pursuing a Master of Arts in Marine Conservation & Policy at Stony Brook University, School of Marine & Atmosphere Sciences.  Prior to this, she was a partner at global business advisory and consulting firm, Deloitte, where she focused on interpreting regulatory and business issues, identifying challenges and developing operational strategies to address them.  

Joining IAATO at the beginning of the COVID-19 crisis, her immediate focus was on navigating the challenges presented to the industry due to the global pandemic and later fortifying the association through the development and implementation of a new strategic plan as the industry emerged from the global pandemic, and tourism growth continued.  This five-year strategy focuses on the role of IAATO Operators as stewards of Antarctica, through active monitoring, support of scientific research, resource management and long-term sustainability.

Gina lives in New Jersey and volunteers with Gotham Whale, an organization that monitors the marine mammals in the New York/New Jersey area.