Serena L. Spiezio Named One of Pennsylvania’s Most Influential Leaders

Aug 27, 2026 | Agency Updates, Awards, Wins

GAVIN is proud to share that Serena L. Spiezio, Executive Vice President, has been named one of Pennsylvania's Most Influential Leaders by Central Penn Business Journal and Lehigh Valley Business. The honor celebrates business leaders across the state whose vision and influence are helping shape the future of their communities.  

The recognition reflects Serena's ability to bring people together, navigate complexity and help organizations move forward with clarity and purpose. 

As Executive Vice President, Serena helps shape GAVIN's direction and strengthens the agency's relationships with clients, partners and the broader business community. Her approach is rooted in empowerment and inclusion, and it lives out GAVIN's value of More Voices at Our Table. 

That approach has helped GAVIN evolve as a trusted advisor to the organizations we serve. Serena brings a steady, clear–eyed perspective to the challenges clients face, connecting communications strategy to business objectives and turning ideas into meaningful action. She is deeply invested in GAVIN's people and culture – encouraging collaboration and holding the team to a standard of thoughtful, accountable work, including the willingness to challenge one another to make the work better. 

"Leadership is about inspiring others, creating opportunity and utilizing the talents of your team," said Spiezio. "I'm honored to receive this award as validation that what we're creating together at GAVIN is valued by our clients and peers." 

Pictured is Serena L. Spiezio accepting her award.
Pictured is Serena L. Spiezio accepting her award from Ioannis Pashakis, assistant editor at CPBJ.
Serena L. Spiezio poses for a photo with Jay Scott, Vice President of Public Relations at GAVIN, during the Most Influential Leaders event.