About
Gabby Colageo
Associate Director of Student Engagement
Originally from Boston, Massachusetts, Gabby joined Northeastern University in May of 2025 as the Associate Director of Student Engagement. In her role, she provides support and supervision to large scale events, student organizations, and graduate student programs. Prior to coming to Northeastern University, Gabby worked at Berklee College of Music as the Assistant Director of Student Clubs. There she oversaw the entire student clubs program while assisting in other student life initiatives such as, curriculum development and the restructuring of the student life mission and vision. At Pratt Institute, she oversaw the large scale event planning for student involvement and advised the campuses Program Board. Gabby attended Salem State University and received her Master’s in Education focusing on Higher Education and Student Affairs. Additionally, she attended Arizona State University and earned a Bachelor’s degree in English literature with a minor in film and media studies. Outside of work she enjoys hanging out with her cat (Salem), reading, and enjoying the beach when the weather is nice!
Gabby Colageo’s
Clifton Top 5 Strengths
Input
People exceptionally talented in the Input theme have a need to collect and archive. They may accumulate information, ideas, artifacts or even relationships. People with dominant Strategic Thinking themes like Input absorb and analyze information that informs better decisions.
Developer
People exceptionally talented in the Developer theme recognize and cultivate the potential in others. They spot the signs of each small improvement and derive satisfaction from evidence of progress. People with dominant Relationship Building themes like Developer build strong relationships that hold a team together and make it greater than the sum of its parts.
Strategic
People exceptionally talented in the Strategic theme create alternative ways to proceed. Faced with any given scenario, they can quickly spot the relevant patterns and issues. People with dominant Strategic Thinking themes like Strategic absorb and analyze information that informs better decisions.
Achiever
People exceptionally talented in the Achiever theme work hard and possess a great deal of stamina. They take immense satisfaction in being busy and productive. People with dominant Executing themes like Achiever make things happen.
Empathy
People exceptionally talented in the Empathy theme can sense other people’s feelings by imagining themselves in others’ lives or situations. People with dominant Relationship Building themes like Empathy build strong relationships that hold a team together and make it greater than the sum of its parts.