gabriella baltazar

ABOUT gabriella

As a Certified Public Accountant, Gabriella serves as the Senior Accountant at the Permian Basin Area Foundation. In this role, she is responsible for assisting in a broad range of financial operations, including financial reporting, budgeting, and the preparation of annual audits and tax returns. In addition to her core responsibilities, when needed, she provides support to the Foundation’s Audit and Investment Committees, ensuring adherence to best practices in financial oversight and governance. Before joining the Foundation, Gabriella worked in public accounting as a tax associate, following the successful completion of an internship during her undergraduate studies. A proud West Texas native, Gabriella brings the same dedication to her work that she brings to her home life as a devoted wife and mother to four energetic, adventure-loving boys.

EDUCATION

University of Texas Permian Basin
Bachelors in Business Administration – Accounting
Master of Professional Accounting

Tarrant County Community College
Associate of Arts – Accounting

Professional Affiliations

Finance Administration & Operations Group (FAOG) Communications Committee, Vice Chair
FAOG Investment Practices Committee, Member
Permian Basin Chapter of TXCPA, Member

FAVORITE place IN WEST TEXAS?

Gabriella’s favorite place in West Texas is wherever she’s with her husband, their four sons, and their golden retriever. To her, home isn’t a place—it’s being surrounded by the people she loves most.

FAVORITE Quote

“He must increase, but I must decrease.” – John 3:30

Favorite local restaurant

Gabriella’s favorite local restaurant is her own dinner table, where good food and meaningful conversation are always on the menu.

Favorite activity

Gabriella finds her greatest joy in sharing the love of her Messiah, Jesus Christ. Whether through serving her family, her church, or the broader community, she is most fulfilled when engaging in activities that reflect His light and the freedom He offers.