Sexologist · Author · Speaker · Social Impact Leader
From personal lives
to public policy.
With passion, persistence and practical programs, Gabrielle has spent more than 30 years pushing for positive change—in people, politics and the systems that shape how we live.
A sexologist, internationally published author, educator, media commentator and nonprofit executive, Gabrielle brings rigorous research together with warmth, candor and deeply human insight. Her work spans sexuality and relationships, women's health, reproductive justice, gendered-violence prevention, leadership and systems change.
Professional credentials
- 30+
- Years of practice
- 8
- University teaching appointments
- US + AU
- Professional experience in the United States and Australia
- PhD
- PhD in health science, specializing in sexology
- MEd
- Master's degree in human sexuality education
- 3
- Internationally published books
- 3
- Peer-reviewed research articles
- 15
- Mini guidebooks published online
The work
Six ways Gabrielle's expertise shows up in the world
Each area draws on the same foundation: evidence, communication and a deep understanding of how people actually change.
Sexology and relationships
Evidence-informed education and commentary on intimacy, desire, consent, communication and the patterns that shape relationships over a lifetime.
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Speaking and media
Keynotes, panels, interviews and expert commentary that make complex, sensitive subjects engaging, accessible and useful for real audiences.
Speaking and media
Leadership and social impact
Nonprofit leadership, organizational strategy and advocacy across women's health, reproductive justice and gendered-violence prevention.
Leadership experience
Education and program development
University teaching, curriculum design and prevention programs that move research into classrooms, clinics, workplaces and communities.
Academic and program work
Intimacy coordination
Los Angeles-based intimacy coordination for film and television, supporting consent, communication, preparation and performer wellbeing.
Film and television work
Books and writing
Internationally published books, national columns and practical tools that help people recognize patterns and choose something different.
Books and writing
Changemaker
She does not walk past the problem.
Across reproductive rights, LGBTQIA+ equality, gendered-violence prevention, education and public health, Gabrielle has spent decades turning difficult problems into practical action. Her work has secured statewide funding, created a world-first postgraduate program and expanded who gets to participate in creating social change.
Podcast
The Divorced Sexologist
Professional expertise and lived understanding brought to conversations about separation, divorce, intimacy, identity and what comes next.
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For speaking, media, consulting, education, intimacy coordination and professional enquiries, send an enquiry through the contact form.