Connie Gilmore Alexander & Audrey Gamble
Founders, Gateway Educational Services
Gateway Educational Services was established in 2009 by educators, business professionals and community leaders passionate about changing access to education and the ways in which students learn. We are Santa Barbara’s only non-profit learning center.
Connie Alexander, Founder and Co-Executive Director
Connie Alexander has been Co-Executive Director of Gateway Educational Services since 2009. She has 30 years of experience in education, including teaching and student services. She holds a B.A. degree in Political Science and History. Her role with Gateway includes daily operations, curriculum development, training, and the College Readiness Program and Summer Camps.
Connie has worked as a community facilitator with leader groups, including Leading from Within, SBUSD, and the United Way. Her series is titled Yup, Still Talking about Race.
Connie is President of the Santa Barbara NAACP.
Audrey Gamble, Founder, and Co-Executive Director
Audrey Gamble has been Co-Executive Director for Gateway Educational Services since 2009. She has 22 years of experience in business and finance. She holds a B. A. degree in Business, Entrepreneurial Studies and Education from Antioch University. Her role with Gateway includes daily operations, business development, finance, training, and College Readiness.
Audrey is the Secretary and an Executive Committee member of the Santa Barbara NAACP.
