Gianna Smith | Gulf Coast Equality

Gianna Smith

Board Member

Pageant Co-Chair

Pronouns: she/her/hers

Gianna Smith is a 47-year-old transgender woman originally from Houma, Louisiana, who has proudly lived her life as a trans woman since 2004. She is also a drag performer, entertaining audiences under the name Gia Malone.

Gianna has a deep love for all things pageantry and has found tremendous fulfillment through her work with the Gulf Coast Equality Board. Being part of an organization dedicated to community, inclusion, and equality has been a rewarding experience for her.

Professionally, Gianna works in management with AT&T, where she has built a successful career centered around leadership, service, and helping others. Whether through her professional career, her work with Gulf Coast Equality, or her life as Gia Malone, Gianna is passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of those around her.