Gaby Sappington

Gaby Sappington serves as the Executive Director at the World Music Institute since August 2015, where responsibilities include leading staff to implement the strategic plan and overseeing fundraising, donor relations, and grant writing. Previously, Gaby held various leadership roles at the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Metro New York and Western New York, culminating as Senior Director of Marketing & Communications, overseeing marketing strategies and community awareness. Gaby's extensive career in marketing began with positions at SONY Classical and Bertelsmann Music Group, focusing on international marketing for prominent artists. Gaby's educational background includes a Magister in Sociology and Economic Science from the University of Vienna, a Marketing & Advertising certificate from WU, and additional certifications in Conflict Resolution from Cornell University and Innovation and Critical Thinking from Duke University.