Gaby Bates

Gaby Bates (Strnad) is a seasoned creative professional with a diverse background in art direction, writing, and event design. Gaby began a career in 2011 at MountainBrew as an Assistant Baker & Barista and progressed through various roles, including Staff Writer at Her Campus Media and Lead Program Organizer at Media Sense. Gaby has notable experience with Highdive, serving as Art Director from 2021 to 2024 and currently as Senior Art Director. Additionally, Gaby held positions as a Creative Consultant with ACCESS Destination Services and contributed to special events at Kapture Vision and THE Breast Cancer Fundraiser. Gaby holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Media Studies from Chapman University and completed Art Direction studies at Denver Ad School.