WILMA’s Leadership Institute: Meet Gina Marie Jasionowski

Snapshot of this year's Leadership Institute members

WILMA’s 2023 Leadership Institute, an annual nine-month program, gives area women the opportunity to learn from leaders in the region, visit a range of local companies, and serve as each others’ personal board of directors.

The program is part of WILMA’s Women to Watch Leadership Initiative, created to help develop more women leaders in our area.

Meet institute member GINA MARIE JASIONOWSKI.


Gina Marie Jasionowski

JasionowskiTitle: Grad Student & Founder & Art Educator

Company: UNCW & Creative Geniuses Art Program

How long have you been with your current employer? I founded my business 8 years ago

Alma Mater: I have my B.A. in Art Education from Northern Illinois University and I am currently working on my M.A. in teaching art education from UNCW

Prior career experience: My work experience includes community murals, teaching art in public schools, academic tutoring, and running my business which I founded 8 years ago.  In addition, I work in the field of holistic and natural healthcare as a lifestyle consultant. I am currently upon graduation and completing a license for massage therapy and healing arts. I am a level 3 Reiki Master.

Current job responsibilities: My studies and passion are culminating in a current project I’m working on at the Randall Retreat at UNCW developing programming combining visual arts with health & wellness.

Hobbies: My husband and I have four children. We enjoy spending time outdoors and traveling. I also enjoy reading, working out, and cooking.


To learn more about WILMA’s Leadership Institute and Initiative, go to wilmamag.com/women-to-watch.

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Categories: Women to Watch