Outward Bound Costa Rica is thrilled to welcome our new Enrollment Manager, Gabriella Subia Smith to our communications team! Gabriella will be responsible for managing and developing student enrollment for OBCR’s Summer Expeditions, Gap Year & Semester Courses, and Girl Scout Destinations. She looks forward to using her skills and experience to inspire and guide prospective students through the enrollment process and to ensure a positive experience with OBCR.

Gabriella Subia Smith
Hometown: Sacramento, CA
Education: B.A. Development Studies, University of California, Berkeley

Gabriella grew up between two rivers in Sacramento, California. As a child she competed nationally as a synchronized swimmer and attended weekly Girl Scout meetings year-round while waiting for cookie season. During the summer her favorite pastimes included exploring the wilderness around her grandparents’ cabin in the Sierras and swimming at her local pool where she later became a lifeguard. At UC Berkeley, Gabriella studied International Development and lived at the International House where she made many friends from around the world. After graduating, Gabriella moved to Colombia where she taught English as a Foreign Language at SENA, a free public vocational school for Colombian youth. Now in Costa Rica, Gabriella hopes to improve her Spanish, get involved in community development projects, learn about Costa Rican culture, and find lots of cool places to go swimming.