Gina Mariko Rosales is a powerhouse social impact entrepreneur, Event Producer, and cultural strategist based in San Francisco. She is the Founder & CEO of Make It Mariko, an award-winning events agency led by women of color as well as Executive Director of Brave New Spaces. Gina also co-founded several cultural initiatives including UNDISCOVERED SF, Pinayista, Balay Kreative, Weddings In Color, MINTED SF, and the POC Food & Wine Festival – each designed to amplify the voices of creatives of color.

Before launching her own ventures, Gina spent over a decade in corporate and nonprofit event planning, including seven years at Google, where she was Head of Marketing Events at Google X working with Self-Driving Cars and more innovative tech.

Gina’s mission is to create magical, meaningful experiences that remind people of the beauty and interconnectedness in life. Whether it’s a festival, culinary pop-up, corporate summit, or nonprofit gala, Gina brings a signature blend of precision, creativity, and cultural consciousness to every production.

Through her work, she has transformed grassroots ideas into city-wide movements that celebrate identity, spark dialogue, and drive economic and cultural revitalization. Her events unite artists, chefs, entrepreneurs, and changemakers to co-create moments that leave lasting impressions, and often, new collaborations.

Known for her visionary leadership and executional excellence, Gina continues to pave the way for the next generation of event professionals, especially women and creatives of color. She believes that events are more than just gatherings – they’re platforms for transformation, joy, and community power.