Her Story
About Gabriela
Gabriela Cornelius serves as a coordinator with the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, a role she has held for six years following her promotion from senior analyst. She began her professional career in 1990 and has accumulated experience in treasury operations at MasterCard, implementing reporting systems and training users at Monsanto, and testing at Savage Direct before joining the Federal Reserve. In her current position, she provides operations support to the Treasury Department and federal agencies while coordinating disaster recovery and business contingency planning for the UTAS application. Gabriela earned a BS in International Business from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville and an MBA from Webster University in 2007. She is bilingual in English and Spanish, which supported her international travel and training work earlier in her career. Beyond her professional responsibilities, she serves on the board of the Hispanic Leaders Group of Ready St. Louis and participates in the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, while volunteering with the History Museum on Latin community events and coordinating the Alma de Mexico Mexican Folklore Dance Group.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Gabriela
01What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
My mom always told us to work hard, be on time, and listen before you talk. I used to speak without thinking but learned to pause and make sure I'm saying the right thing.
02What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
Make sure you educate yourself and take every training available. Work on things that make you afraid like public speaking. Dress appropriately for the occasion and the work environment.
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