Gabrielle received a bachelor’s degree in law studies from Saint Mary’s of California in Moraga and worked many years in law firms in the bay area. After moving to Oregon, Gabrielle focused on facilitating yoga classes in the community. With a grant from the Portland Community College Foundation for her volunteer work in the community, she completed an AAS in Gerontology and studied aging strategies over the lifespan. She believes that learning is lifelong and completed a Masters of History from Eastern Washington University. Gabrielle lectures and writes about women’s history in both Oregon and Nevada.