Gina is a storyteller, first and foremost. Whether that’s through drawing, animating, writing, or voice acting, she aims to use those skills to develop vibrant characters and tell captivating stories for any and all ages.

Gina graduated magna cum laude from the Art Academy of Cincinnati with a degree in Illustration, having also majored in Animation while doing coursework at the Columbus College of Art & Design. Post-graduation, she became an Animation Intern for Flaming Medusa Studios, later coming on board with them as a Freelance Prop Designer to work on Ruff Ruffman with PBS Kids. She later studied traditional animation and the industry pipeline under the instruction of Don Bluth in basic and advanced masterclasses. Gina also worked as a Painting Instructor for Pinot’s Palette’s public and private art classes, and contributed comic pages to M.e.S.s.e.D. Comics debut issue, “First Flush”.

Currently, Gina is working on a pitch for her first graphic novel, and is open to full-time and freelance work in the animation and illustration industries.