Mariana Gama

About Mariana Gama

I’m a mission-driven communications professional with a strong track record of developing impactful content that drives engagement, builds trust, and supports brand goals. I specialize in ethical, human-centered storytelling that blends compassion with strategy to reach diverse audiences across digital platforms.At Church World Service, I lead strategic communications for global humanitarian and development programs, with a focus on migration, climate resilience, and child protection. I manage cross-functional campaigns from concept to execution, aligning messaging across web, social, email, and multimedia platforms. My work has helped increase web engagement by over 400 percent and contributed to major gains in supporter and donor conversions.Previously, I worked at Refugee Services of Texas, supporting forcibly displaced populations as they rebuilt their lives. I managed programs like Social Adjustment Services and Youth Mentorship, providing direct support to youth, families, and survivors of trafficking.My background also includes work in Washington, D.C, with a global development firm, and an internship with Save the Children in Bogotá, Colombia— experiences that deepened my global perspective and strengthened my cross-cultural communication skills.Let’s connect!

Experience

1. Internal and Executive Communications Manager

   Church World Service

   Oct 2025 — Present

   Supports C-level and executive leadership with communication needs often in high stake environments- Engages staff through internal initiatives including town halls and state of play calls- Develops content and ghostwritten materials for CEO’s external presence on social media and internal messaging- Represents leadership in organization-wide communication campaigns and initiatives.

Education

• Georgetown University

  Professional Certificate in Social Impact Storytelling

• School for International Training

  International Studies and Multilateral Diplomacy

  2017 — 2017

• Texas A&M University

  Bachelor's degree- Magna Cum Laude, International Studies (Minors- French & Psychology)

  2015 — 2019