Gina Perkins is Program Operations Manager at the Foundation for America’s Public Lands, where she supports the program team through grant management, stakeholder coordination, research, and event execution. With 25 years of experience in executive support, operations, and project management, primarily in fast-paced startup environments, Gina specializes in building scalable systems that provide clarity and structure to growing teams.
Born and raised in the Bay Area of California, Gina has spent the past decade living in Oregon, where her appreciation for the outdoors has deepened. She has held roles at leading companies including PayPal and Meta, experiences that sharpened her operational agility and strategic insight. A few years ago, Gina pivoted into the nonprofit sector by supporting the operations of a public charter school, where she discovered a deep passion for mission-driven work.
Gina is known for transforming big-picture goals into actionable processes. She is excited to bring her skills and passion to the Foundation to create lasting impact for future generations.