Cali Gentile

Cali is the Marketing Director at LANTEC, returning in January 2023 after a decade of growing her skills in the marketing and advertising industry. She previously spent seven years with the company, starting as an administrative assistant before advancing to Director of Social Responsibilities. An award-winning copywriter with a passion for storytelling, Cali brings a diverse background in administration, project management, and communications. In addition to her time at LANTEC, Cali has held key roles at BBR Creative, Downtown Lafayette Unlimited, and hampr, where she developed and executed strategic marketing initiatives, created compelling content, and fostered brand engagement. With a proven record of success in brand storytelling and strategic marketing, Cali is committed to furthering LANTEC's mission and expanding its reach.

Cali studied English with a concentration in Creative Writing at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. She has received numerous ADDY Awards from the American Advertising Federation and is certified in Google Search, Google Ad Fundamentals, Databox Data-Aware, HubSpot Academy Content Marketing, and HubSpot Academy Inbound Marketing.

When she isn’t making marketing magic, Cali enjoys spending time with family, friends, or her hoard of rescued pets. She’s also a passionate supporter of Louisiana football, especially the New Orleans Saints.