Gabrielle Rapport is the Founder and Executive Director of Operation Tiny Home, a national nonprofit established in 2014. The mission is to assist people struggling with severe housing instability to maintain a life with dignity through custom, high-quality tiny housing solutions, and empowerment training programs.
As an experienced social entrepreneur, Gabrielle enjoys collaborating with people that share her vision of purpose-driven, impact-focused ventures that empower individuals and enable thriving, sustainable communities.
Prior to launching Operation Tiny Home, Gabrielle served as a member of the founding leadership team at Pixetell, Inc., a communication software company, and was co-founder of a property management company, and a New York-based manufacturing company specializing in closet accessories.
Working with a nonprofit based out of New York City, Gabrielle’s leadership helped launch a unique income-generating initiative combining rural development and education initiatives to preserve the culture and support the economic and social development of nomadic Tibetans in China. Gabrielle also served as Co-Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Global Press Institute, an international nonprofit based in San Francisco with News Desks in 23 countries around the glob and enjoyed working as a volunteer mentor to at-risk high school students through ASPIRE.
Gabrielle received a Bachelor of Science in International Trade and Marketing from the State University of New York and is an active member of the Social Enterprise Alliance.
Gabrielle lives in Portland, Oregon, with her adored German Shepherd.
