Our Commitments
Sustainable Events For All
Sustainability comes in many ways. At Make it Mariko, we strive for a holistic approach to event production & planning that keeps in mind the well being and joy of all: Client, Attendee, Vendors, Planners, and Environment.
- We believe Clients deserve our best ideas and effort.
- We believe Attendees deserve magical experiences and inspiration.
- We believe Vendors deserve respect and equal opportunity.
- We believe Planners deserve rest and balance.
- We believe the Environment deserves our care and concern.

Gina Mariko Rosales
Founder & Chief experience officer (ceo)
Gina Mariko Rosales is a powerhouse experience curator, community connector, and cultural strategist based in San Francisco. She is the Founder & CEO of Make It Mariko, an award-winning events agency led by women of color as well as Executive Director of 501c3 nonprofit Brave New Spaces. Gina has co-founded several cultural initiatives including UNDISCOVERED SF, Pinayista, Balay Kreative, Weddings In Color, and the POC Food & Wine Festival – each designed to amplify the voices of creatives of color.
Before launching her own ventures, Gina spent over a decade in corporate and nonprofit event planning, including seven years at Google, where she was Head of Marketing Events at Google X working with Self-Driving Cars (now known as Waymo) and more innovative tech.
Gina’s mission is to create magical, meaningful experiences that remind people of the beauty and interconnectedness in life. Whether it’s a festival, culinary pop-up, corporate summit, or nonprofit gala, Gina brings a signature blend of precision, creativity, and cultural consciousness to every production.
Through her work, she has transformed grassroots ideas into city-wide movements that celebrate identity, spark dialogue, and drive economic and cultural revitalization. Her events unite artists, chefs, entrepreneurs, and changemakers to co-create moments that leave lasting impressions, and often, new collaborations.
- I was born and raised in the Bay Area, and my language reflects it (#HELLA). I take great pride in my city, San Francisco. Don’t call it San Fran, or we can’t work together.
- I love karaoke. Our team frequents it often, and you are welcome to join!
- A beautiful glass of Pinot Noir or Beaujolais is the way to my heart. I just finished a scholarship program at the San Francisco Wine School.
- My last meal would be chicken adobo over rice (saucy, not dry).
- I love sarcasm and a good pun.
- My favorite color is purple. Can you tell?!? 🙂
- I’m a Capricorn. Enough said.
Founder Story
Watch our Founder Story and get to know our CEO, Gina Mariko Rosales.
After experiencing a tragic loss in her family, Gina started the company on her 30th Birthday as a present to herself to commit to curating the kind of life she would be proud of.