Prior to her appointment as the Director of Nursing Programs at Anna Maria College in 2011, Dr. Gabriele served as the director of the School of Nursing for Bridgeport Hospital in Bridgeport, Connecticut, where her responsibilities included the development and implementation of curriculum, program evaluation, and enrollment management initiatives. She is Vice Chair of the Connecticut League for Nursing Deans and Directors, a member of the Housatonic Community College Advisory Board, and a member of St. Vincent's College of Nursing Advisory Board. Dr. Gabriele earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at the University of Bridgeport, a Master of Arts in Educational Leadership from Fairfield University, and a Doctor of Nursing Practice from Case Western Reserve University.