About Me
My Story
Logo design by Griot’s Eye. The symbol is an abstract mixture of an old glyph that means “connect.” It combines G, F, and C for symmetry.
Valerie Jarrett said that “The magic is in the zigzag, not the straight line.” Her words resonated with me. I realized my career path — from corporate to sports to nonprofit to philanthropy — had been a zigzag. And during my journey I have met incredibly dedicated people, experienced fascinating events, and worked on critical issues. Prior to the pandemic, I had the opportunity to travel for seven months — five of which I spent in Europe. I will share more about my travels in a future blog about how travel strengthened the ways I communicate.
What drew me to communications.
When I was in first grade, I declared to my teacher, “I’m going to write a children’s book.” My first story was “The Forbidden Cave.” It was full of clichés. I had a lot to learn about storytelling. Fast forward to Wake Forest University where I had planned to get an accounting degree and later a Master of Business Administration (which I did). But then I took my first communications class with Professor Allan Louden, whose research focuses on “argumentation theory, political communication, and debate.” I ended up graduating from Wake Forest with a Bachelor of Arts in Speech Communications. It was the science behind communications that drew me to it. It is storytelling that fascinates me.
How I replied when asked, “What are your super powers?”
While I can’t communicate with spiders like Spider-Man, I am known for my ability to connect with people and create amazing communications frameworks. And like the griots that form my ancestral line, I have the ability to shape compelling stories that build stronger connections and lead to concrete actions. Having lived in eight states, I have always made it a priority to engage with my new community. That ability to engage with others has been instrumental in my professional community engagement work. And like Superman, I have super hearing. I use that power to listen. I believe strongly that listening is critical to reimagining how you deliver on your mission.
How you can learn more about me and my approach to communications.
During my career I have met — and, at times, worked with— athletes, celebrities, politicians, community leaders, and incredible people in the nonprofit sector. You can learn about my career moments, travel adventures, and other topics at Fuller Insights.
Biography
Gail Fuller is a marketing and communications strategist who aligns her professional experience with her personal commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice. She founded Gail Fuller Communications to help organizations achieve their goals by strengthening their communication strategies, enhancing their brands, amplifying their stories, elevating the voices of core audiences, and building more inclusive cultures.
With more than 30 years of marketing, communications, and community relations experience, Gail’s career has spanned several industries, including nonprofit, corporate, publishing, sports, and philanthropy. Among her clients is the Presidents’ Council for Disability Inclusion in Philanthropy where she serves as a communications strategist. Most recently, she was vice president of marketing and communications for the San Francisco Foundation. As director of communications for the Rockefeller Brothers Fund, she created and led its first strategic communications program. During her days in sports, she developed and spearheaded the Orlando Magic’s first corporate communications strategy. Early in her career, she served as a public relations consultant for AT&T.
Gail holds a Master of Business Administration from Nova University and a Bachelor of Arts in Speech Communications from Wake Forest University. As a recipient of the Central Florida YMCA Black Achiever Award and the YMCA Greater New York-Harlem Branch’s Black Achievers in Industry Award, she is a two-time YMCA Black Achiever honoree recognized for her accomplishments in her field and community.
For more about Gail’s experience, please view her LinkedIn profile.
When I was young, I traveled the world through books and from the stories my eldest sister shared about her adventures. As an adult, I have found exploring the world has not only enriched me personally, but has also impacted how I shape stories and communicate with others.
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