Foundation Staff

Jennifer Ranieri

Executive Director

Jennifer has served as the Executive Director of Gabrielle’s Angel Foundation for Cancer Research since 2002, having previously served as Managing Director since 1999. Prior to joining Gabrielle’s Angel Foundation, Jennifer worked for The Revlon Foundation in the office of the Vice President. There, she managed corporate contributions, non-profit relationships and coordinated Revlon-sponsored events such as the Revlon Run/Walk for Women in both New York City and Los Angeles. Jennifer also previously worked for MacAndrews & Forbes Holdings, Inc. A Long Island native, she received her Bachelor of Social Science degree from the State University of New York at Stonybrook. Jennifer resides in Oceanside, NY with her husband and two children.

Christa Justus

Director, Grants & Operations

Christa Justus began working for Gabrielle’s Angel Foundation for Cancer Research in 2001 and has been on staff full-time since 2003. Prior to entering the non-profit sector, Christa had a career as a Broadway performer. She appeared in the Broadway & National Touring companies of the Tony Award-winning musicals, “Les Misérables” and “Titanic” and was nominated for a Barrymore Award for “Best Supporting Actress in a Musical” for her work at the Prince Music Theatre in Philadelphia. In June 2010, Christa’s debut album, “Throw It To the Wind,” was released on the PS Classics record label. For more information, please visit www.christajustus.com. Christa received her BFA from the University of Cincinnati’s College-Conservatory of Music in Ohio. Ms. Justus is married to the actor Mark Linn-Baker. Originally from Columbus, she has called New York City home for 25 years.