Gina Darnell joins Hand Up Network as the Director of Victim Services after working for over two decades in the area of mental health in Texas.

Gina is passionate about working with people in need and helping them live their best life.  She was born in California where she loved spending time at the beach and enjoying the Big Bear Lake region with her family.  They moved to Oklahoma for a short time before settling into East Texas.

A proud graduate of Stephen F. Austin State University, Gina has now lived longer in Texas than any other location.  She has been married for 26 years and they are now adjusting to the life of empty nesters. She enjoys traveling, the beach, spending time with her family and spoiling their dog.