Gina Franano

Gina Franano is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in event management, development, and public relations within the nonprofit and entertainment sectors. Currently serving as the Director of Advancement & Campaigns Mid County at Place of Hope Inc., Gina previously held roles at Big Dog Ranch Rescue, where responsibilities included organizing high-profile celebrity events and nurturing relationships with major donors. As the Director of Development for the Hanley Foundation and earlier as Executive Assistant to the CEO at Sound Royalties, Gina provided strategic support and managed logistics for key initiatives. Additional experience includes significant positions with Tico Torres, overseeing event management and corporate meetings, and ownership of Gina Franano & Associates, Inc., which focused on multilevel marketing and public relations for various high-profile clients. Gina also served as Executive Director for the Gary Player Foundation, coordinating fundraising efforts and liaising with influential figures.