Gabriela (Gabi) Peralta is a proud Colombian New Yorker with a B.A. in Digital Communications and Culture, along with a Minor in New Media Arts. Her passion for technology and design has evolved into a strong commitment to social change. This led her to become a fierce advocate for women in STEAM, serving as a Built By Girls Ambassador and a Wellness Peer Mentor during her college years.

As a Built By Girls Ambassador, Gabi opened new doors for young womxn to connect with the tech industry, facilitating valuable networking opportunities. Through her collaborations with Snapchat, Twitter, The Huffington Post, Amazon, and IMDb, she has expanded her knowledge in tech business partnerships, marketing, and UI/UX design. In her role as a Peer Mentor, Gabi worked closely with students and faculty to foster a safe campus environment, creating programs dedicated to the well-being of all students.

Previously, Gabi worked at the Queens Museum as the Communications and Marketing Coordinator. There, she partnered with various museum departments to craft compelling written and visual content across all communication channels. She maintained a cohesive voice and visual identity across platforms while supporting the museum’s overall communications strategy. She was also invited to TikTok HQ to highlight & grow her approach to social-first video content creation in the Arts & Culture industry. She was part of the Queens Museum team from 2022 until she transitioned to her current role.

A Queens native and new media artist, Gabi’s background as an animator, filmmaker, and spoken word performer inspired her to create her first animation and live-action short film, Dear Soul. That film was selected for the 2024 Film Diary Festival, marking a significant milestone in her filmmaking journey.

Now, Gabi is the Social Media Manager at the Rubin Museum of Art, where she leads the museum's social media strategy and content creation. Driven by a passion for using her experiences as a young woman to empower others, Gabi is committed to inspiring the next generation of leaders and creatives. She encourages them to embrace vulnerability, love their authentic selves, and advocate for social justice and change.