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Gina Gambino

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Head Animal Control Officer

Gina has served multiple communities as both a Municipal and Regional Animal Control Officer over the past 17 years. She currently holds the position as Head Animal Control Officer for the Monroe Police Department’s Animal Control Unit in Monroe, CT and has been an Assistant Park Ranger in Trumbull, CT for over 10 years. She is the 2019 recipient of the Jon Nowinski Community Champion Award and was the 2016 Wildlife in Crisis Animal Control Officer of the Year. Gina served on the 2014 board for the formation of the Connecticut Animal Control Officer’s Academy Curriculum. She attributes her perseverance in her career to maintaining a sense of humor during tough times, always remembering where she came from and keeping the standards for her work and service high.

May 29, 2024

Wildlife Warriors: A Tale of Two ACOs | S4 E22

Personal wellness can take a hit when your job demands emotional resilience. Animal Control Officers Jennifer Merenda and Gina Gambino share their struggles, the sleepless nights, the haunting memories. But they also share t…
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