Gabriella Mackay

Hometown: 
Frederick, Maryland

International Experience:
Gabriella serves as the ISO’s Program Coordinator of Special Events & Outreach, overseeing development and implementation of events and programming for international students and outgoing study abroad students.

Her passion for international education stemmed in undergrad when she studied abroad in Switzerland and Rwanda with Linking Lives Study Abroad, the same program she later returned to as a Program Consultant.

In this position, she supported community engagement and program coordination, helping connect individuals through meaningful relationship-centered initiatives. She is passionate about facilitating meaningful experiences, fostering strong communities, and creating spaces where people feel seen, supported, and valued.

Education:
Graduated from Virginia Tech with a B.S. in Psychology, along with minors in Ecosystems for Human Well-Being & Leadership and Social Change

Interesting Facts:
In her free time, she can be found crocheting, hanging out at a sports game, or curled up with her kindle. She has explored 25 countries! Some of her favorite places are Budapest, Zermatt, Florence, & Nyamyumba (Rwanda).