Gabrielle Laplante

Gabrielle LaPlante has a diverse work experience spanning various industries and roles. Gabrielle currently works as the Director of Social Media and Brand Reputation at Elavon, Inc. Gabrielle previously served as the Chief Marketing Officer at Vetiera Fair Trade, where they led marketing, sales, and communications efforts for the organization's sustainable agriculture initiatives in rural Haiti. Prior to that, Gabrielle worked at U.S. Bank as a Marketing Specialist, managing co-op marketing budgets, social media strategies, and digital marketing campaigns. Gabrielle also gained experience as an Employer Relations Assistant and Teaching Assistant at the University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management, where they assisted with curriculum development and coursework grading for multiple business communications courses. Additionally, Gabrielle completed internships at U.S. Bank, Polaris Inc., and the Minnesota Children's Museum, where they gained practical experience in marketing and program coordination.

Gabrielle LaPlante attended the University of Minnesota from 2015 to 2019, where they studied Marketing. In 2018, they participated in a Semester Study Abroad program in Argentina, focusing on Spanish Language and Literature at the Fundación Ortega y Gasset. Additionally, they obtained a Spanish Language Proficiency Certification from the University of Minnesota in 2015.