Janella Baanante

Janella Baanante is an accomplished marketing professional with extensive experience across diverse industries. Currently serving as the Marketing Manager at Virginia Family Dentistry since March 2019, Janella manages marketing strategies for 16 locations and over 60 providers, demonstrating adaptability in messaging during the COVID-19 pandemic to ensure organizational growth. Previously, Janella was the Marketing and Design Manager/Co-Owner at OpenGate Marketing Communications from 2005 to 2022, where strategic marketing plans were developed for a range of client businesses. Other notable positions include Corporate & Community Relations Manager at The Salvation Army, Lead Associate in Marketing and Design/Product Development at Ecology Kids, and Account Executive at Earle Palmer Brown. Janella holds a Bachelor of Science in Marketing Communications and an Associate Degree in Fashion Design from the Fashion Institute of Technology.