Gabriela earned a J.D. degree from the University of San Diego School of Law. While there, she competed on the Client Advocacy Team. She also was a Judicial Extern for the Honorable Brian M. Hoffstadt of the California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District and a Civil Division Extern for the Chula Vista City Attorney’s Office. She earned her undergraduate degree from Emerson College, where she received the Dean of Students’ Award (a distinction awarded to one graduating student each year), and her M.Ed. degree from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
Before Gabriela became an attorney, she taught high school students through Teach for America, with classes in English, Journalism, and Video Production. In Gabriela’s free time, she enjoys reading novels, playing the piano, and spending time at the beach.