Remembering Ariana ‘AG’ Gamino, Stanford Transportation Retail Supervisor
Recently we lost a treasured and long-time colleague, Ariana Gamino. To many of us, Ariana, or ‘AG,’ was the epitome of a class act. She joined our group in 2003 as a temporary employee when she was 18 years old. Over the course of 21 years, AG worked her way up to Stanford Transportation’s retail supervisor.
“From a young age, she demonstrated incredible responsibility and consistently made thoughtful, sound decisions,” said AG’s supervisor, Stanford Transportation’s retail team manager Ana Lorenzana. “Having worked together for over 21 years, I can truly say she was one of the most remarkable individuals I’ve ever met. AG was kind and generous, always seeing the best in people, recognizing their talents and strengths.”
AG was nicknamed “the Brain” by the retail team for her ability to welcome new colleagues, impart her deep institutional knowledge, and find a solution even when none seemed to exist. She was also known for her grace. “In seven years of working together, I never saw her stressed out or not drop whatever she was doing to help someone,” said colleague Carmen Belluomini. AG was always a bright light in the Transportation department. She leaves her young daughter a legacy of intelligence, hard work, and a positive attitude.
Your LBRE family will never forget you, AG.
A Tree for Alessia
Because she loved nature, Ariana’s family is raising funds to plant a memorial tree so her daughter, Alessia, can visit and feel connected to her mother. As AG battled metastatic breast cancer, a portion of the funds raised will be donated to Breast Cancer research. Please visit “Remembering Ariana: A Living Legacy Project” to learn more.
AG'S friends and colleagues share fond memories
Ariana was a ray of sunshine in the office. She always welcomed you with her bright smile and gentle nature and offered to help with whatever ‘problem’ you had. There is an empty place in the office and in our hearts with her gone.
–Amy Hartfield
It was truly a pleasure working with Ariana. It was evident how much she loved her daughter and her family.
–Caroline Song
She frequently motivated us to take walking breaks and join her for some sun and fresh air. We'd quickly lap around the SRWC campus to clear our heads. I’ll miss our walks, talks, and AG’s genuine kindness, which left a lasting impression on me and those around her.
–Justin Narayan
I once missed a weekly ops meeting, but within two hours, I received minutes from the meeting from AG. That’s not standard practice, so the fact that she’d sent them unsolicited was a pleasant surprise, and I was incredibly appreciative. But that was the thing about AG; she wanted to ensure her colleagues had all the information they needed to do their jobs effectively.
–Jeff Olschwang
Ariana was a mentor, a friend, and a guiding light to our retail team. We will miss her wisdom and presence in the office. I thank her for continually pushing me to be my best. May she rest peacefully.
-Meleseini Kupu
Ariana had a servant leader’s heart. She was always available to listen, help, empathize, and conceptualize. She was committed to aiding in others' growth and encouraged the community around her to join in activities. She was a mentor and will forever be in our hearts.
-Sheila Ordillo
