Gina Fajardo is Director of Communications at the Community Foundation for MetroWest, where she leads communications and brand strategy in support of the Foundation’s strategic priorities, organizational growth, and impact across more than 30 MetroWest communities. As a member of the senior leadership team, she partners across the organization to align strategy, strengthen the Foundation’s market presence, and deepen relationships with donors, nonprofit partners, and the broader community.
Gina brings more than two decades of leadership experience spanning marketing, communications, brand strategy, and business growth across professional services, financial services, technology, and consumer brands. She previously served as Chief Marketing Officer at a Boston-based law firm, leading firm-wide communications strategy, brand positioning, and reputation management to strengthen the firm’s competitive position and support growth.
Earlier in her career, Gina held senior roles at Putnam Investments and leading advertising and public relations agencies, including Hill Holliday and Boathouse. Across these roles, she has helped organizations clarify their market position, build differentiated brands, and translate business priorities into strategies that drive visibility, engagement, and growth.
Gina holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from SUNY Oswego and completed an executive leadership program at Babson College, with an emphasis on entrepreneurial leadership and business strategy. She lives in Hopkinton with her husband.