Meet Gigi Cox, Director of Marketing & Development
- We Amplify Voices
- 16 hours ago
- 4 min read
Staff Spotlight Series
Get to know the people behind We Amplify Voices through our Staff Spotlight Series. Each feature highlights the passion, creativity, and dedication of the team members who bring our mission to life every day.
Today, we're excited to spotlight Gigi Cox, WAV's Director of Marketing and Development.
Meet the Person Behind the Position
If you're on WAV's email list or have attended one of our community events or creative workshops, chances are you've already crossed paths with Gigi. Gigi works with WAV's Director of Storytelling, Tiera, on marketing efforts, keeps our grant applications and reporting organized, and works with community partners and artists to plan events like the Hilltop Spring Jamboree and collage workshops at WAV.
What's her Superpower?
Bringing everything together.
Whether she's bringing different people and arts organizations together for a community event or weaving together testimonials, data, and stories from across our programs to tell the story of WAV, Gigi finds the common thread and brings cohesion to our work.
What could she give a 30-minute presentation on?
Cake decorating.
Gigi loves making and decorating cakes for all kinds of celebrations. It's one of her favorite forms of creative expression, and you can check out some of her creations on Instagram at @sprinklepartners.
A Few Words from the Team
Gigi brings creativity, organization, and a collaborative spirit to everything she does. Here's what her teammates had to say:
"What I appreciate most about Gigi is the way she makes everyone feel like they belong. She has a genuine warmth that puts people at ease, and she has a special gift for bringing others together. To me, she's the glue of our organization because she creates connections, builds community, and helps everyone feel seen and valued. Gigi is also someone you can always count on, and her kindness and dependability make a lasting impact on everyone she works with. Our team is better because of her.”
-Helen Tewolde, Director of Programs
"Gigi shines a light wherever she goes. Her authentic optimism and infectious ability to create connection are invaluable skills that she brings to her work. This directly influences her ability to coordinate thoughtful and effective collaboration. I know that I can count on Gigi to think critically and trouble shoot complex dynamics all while maintaining a positive atmosphere capitalizing on the strengths of the group or project."
-Stephanie Shoup, Executive Director
"Gigi brings so much value to WAV, professionally and personally. Her attention to detail and true passion for creative planning and bringing people together is a true gift. It shows in the outcome of our adult and community workshops, events and even through the collaborations she curates. She brings such a positive presence into every room she's in, carrying a calmness that makes you want to be around her.”
-Tiera Suggs, Director of Storytelling
"I want to recognize Gigi for her incredible resourcefulness and the positive impact she has on our team. She always has thoughtful recommendations and helpful ideas. One of her greatest strengths is her ability to bring people together, encourage collaboration, and helps create a supportive environment where everyone feels included. Her willingness to share her knowledge and connect others with the right resources makes a lasting difference, and her positivity and teamwork are truly appreciated.”
-Sefora Seyoum, Administrative Assistant
“One thing I admire most about Gigi is the light she shines on everyone she meets. She works tirelessly to help propel our mission and our team forward, and always still manages to bring her bubbly energy to everything. She has been such an amazing mentor in demonstrating everything it takes to make our work possible, and such an inspiration for strong and kind leadership. I will always look to her as an example!
-Sarah Jenkins, Content and Marketing Intern
Why This Work Matters
For Gigi, the heart of WAV has always been the people:
"WAV is about the people who show up. It's a community of people who believe that art, healing, and connection matters."
About Gigi
Gigi Cox serves as WAV's Director of Marketing and Development, where she leads the organization's marketing and communications and supports grant management, fundraising, and community engagement initiatives. She first connected with WAV through a summer fellowship with The Columbus Foundation before joining the team full time as Marketing and Events Coordinator. Over the past three years, she has grown alongside the organization.
Gigi earned her degree from The Ohio State University's John Glenn College of Public Affairs, where she specialized in nonprofit management. While she doesn't come from a formal arts background, she has loved art and creativity in many forms since childhood, making WAV's mission of using the arts to foster healing, connection, and belonging a natural fit.
Outside of work, Gigi is an avid fiction reader who rarely goes a day without a book. She also enjoys traveling, decorating cakes, and spending time with the people she loves.
This is just one story in our Staff Spotlight series as we continue celebrating the people behind WAV’s work.
