Joined the Board of Directors in 2023

Gabrielle Raymond McGee

Board Member

Author and Founder of Wave Makers

Why I Support the Community Foundation

Investing in educational scholarships for local students is paramount. It cultivates a thriving community, empowers future leaders, and ensures equal access to transformative opportunities. Together, we can shape a bright future and unlock the full potential of our youth. I am honored to serve on the Board of the Community Foundation and am deeply committed to investing in game-changing education for students in our community.

Joined the Board of Directors in 2023

Community Foundation Involvement

Ms. McGee’s roles and accomplishments specific to the Foundation so far include serving as a member of the Marketing and Community Engagement Committee.

Career Prospectus

Gabrielle Raymond McGee is the Founder and Chairperson of the non-profit program Wave Makers powered by Livingston’s Way, an organization for children that delivers STEM programs, educational scholarships, and engaging educational content to inspire learning and raise environmental awareness. She is also the new author of her children’s book, Wave Makers: How To Become An Ocean Superhero about the world’s greatest oceanographer, Dr. Sylvia Earle.

For the past decade, Gabrielle served as the Chief Operating Officer of the Tory Burch Foundation, empowering women entrepreneurs. She also worked in major roles in entertainment, fashion, and sports including USGA, National Hockey League, and Major League Baseball.

Community and Philanthropic Highlights

She serves as a Board Director for National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence’s Dr. Sylvia Earle’s leading global ocean organization, Mission Blue, God’s Love We Deliver, and RISE.
Her accolades include being named to the Marketing Hall of Femme and receiving the Intellectual Contribution Award three times from the Stanford Graduate School of Business LEAD program.
McGee holds a Master of Public Administration from New York University and a Bachelor of Science, magna cum laude, from Elon University.
Gabrielle is presently an Executive MBA student at The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.