Shawna Gilroy
Board Chairperson

GTA Board Chair Shawna Gilroy, born and raised in Northern California, is the President and CEO of the Vallejo Chamber of Commerce. After moving to Vallejo in 2013, she wasted no time in becoming immersed in the community. With 15 years of advertising and marketing experience, Ms. Gilroy uses her knowledge to promote and support the community of Vallejo, its businesses, and community organizations. Before taking on her current role, Ms. Gilroy worked for nine years as Advertising Sales Director and Community Engagement Manager for the Vallejo Times-Herald.

Ms. Gilroy is a member of Vallejo Rotary, and was President for the 2018-2019 Rotary year. She was also awarded the President’s Award for Outstanding Leadership in 2015-2016. She has served on the committee for Vallejo Waterfront Weekend since 2014. She is also an Alumni of Leadership Vallejo, graduating with the Year 8 Class in 2015, and continues to contribute to their many activities. She was an Ambassador for the Vallejo Chamber of Commerce, formally serving as Chief Ambassador in 2016, and was awarded the Ambassador of the Year recognition.   She continued to serve as Chief Ambassador for the 2017 year while also being a board member in the Membership Chair position. She then moved on to becoming the Vallejo Chamber Board Chair in 2020 and 2021. In 2022 Ms. Gilroy accepted the position as the President and CEO of the Vallejo Chamber of Commerce where she continues to support her community. 

Ms. Gilroy, who became Board Chair of GTA in 2022, lives in Vallejo with her son, who attends Griffin Academy High School, and is proud to call this city home. She strongly believes in supporting her community through activism, volunteerism, and perseverance. Ms. Gilroy looks forward to continuing to work and grow with Griffin Technology Academies, the Chamber of Commerce and the entire Vallejo community.