Meet the Board

Gianna Koenig

Founder & President

Gianna is a counselor and dance/movement therapist-in-training, and nonprofit founder dedicated to creating spaces where individuals and communities can thrive. She is currently completing her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (expected 2027), with plans to pursue licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Registered Dance/Movement Therapist (R-DMT). Her work with Gather & Grow blends her clinical expertise with her passion for holistic wellness, community resilience, and creative expression.

In addition to nonprofit leadership, Gianna has extensive experience as a performing artist and educator, working with children and adolescents in theatre and movement-based programs. Her approach weaves together mental health, embodied practice, and the arts as pathways toward healing and belonging.

Jose Marquina

Treasurer

Jose serves as Treasurer of Gather & Grow, where he helps guide the collective’s resources with care and accountability. He holds a B.A. in Environmental Science with a minor in Anthropology from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, and has built his career in roles that emphasize adaptability, communication, and client care. From delivering environmental education to inner-city schools to coordinating community green space projects, Jose has consistently combined problem-solving with a commitment to people and place. At Gather & Grow, he brings that same blend of steadiness and community-minded vision to financial stewardship, helping ensure the organization has a strong foundation to cultivate wellness, creativity, and belonging.

Maria Mirkazemi

Secretary