Biography

In August 2018, Gillian Amaral began her career as an Assistant Professor of Management in the Undergraduate Business Program at Bay Path University. Additionally, in January 2020, she made the leap into the world of small business launching Events by Gillian LLC, specializing in event planning, management and consulting. And in January 2021, Gillian launched Three Chics Hospitality LLC with business partner Stacey Warren focusing on group travel in the Western Massachusetts region.

Prior to joining Bay Path, Gillian enjoyed a career at Eastern States Exposition, Home of The Big E, where she performed many duties from Business Development Coordinator to Food Concessions Manager. Furthermore, Gillian held a wonderful career with MassMutual Financial Group which concluded as a Relationship Manager for the Blue Chip Circle, a concierge program supporting the finest insurance agents in the company.

Gillian received a Masters of Business Administration in Entrepreneurial Studies from Bay Path University and is currently working towards a Doctorate of Business Administration with a concentration on Consumer Behavior and Decision Making from University of Rhode Island. She is an active member of the community and thrives on volunteering for local organizations and making a difference.

Gillian is an award recipient of Business West’s 40 Under Forty, a graduate of the Institute of Fair Management, and a graduate of the Springfield Leadership Institute. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, attending events and participating in culinary activities.