Gabryella Desporte

Gabryella Desporte is an accomplished professional with experience in educational technology, program coordination, and development within nonprofit organizations. Currently serving as an Assistant II in Educational Technology at Austin Community College since August 2022, Gabryella has been a dedicated volunteer and stage manager for SXSW since 2015. As Director of Development for the Austin International Drag Foundation Inc since November 2017, Gabryella oversees initiatives to advance digital inclusivity. Previously, Gabryella held the position of Program Coordinator at Latinitas, where innovative programs such as the Code Chica Certification Program and Digital Parents/Padres Digitales were developed, benefiting high school students and parents, respectively. Gabryella participated in the NTEN Digital Inclusion Fellowship, focusing on bridging the digital divide in Austin. Gabryella earned a Master of Arts in Women's Studies and a Bachelor's Degree in Latin American Studies from The University of Texas at Austin.