#64 Gina Rome

Favorite Quote: “Happiness can be found in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light.” – Albus Dumbledore

Derby History: I started my derby career with the Lansing Derby Vixens in Lansing, MI, and played with them from 2011 through 2016. When my partner was offered a job in Seattle, we jumped at the chance to move to the PNW. I was drafted to Grave Danger in fall 2017, and I am in my second season with GD and RCRD.

Position: Blocking and yelling, and I coach our Pinkies (fresh meat) program

Previous Sports: None! Derby is my first real athletic experience

Injuries: Separated shoulder and partial PCL and MCL tears

Hometown: Royal Oak, MI

Profession: Sales Admin at Jones Soda Co

Favorite Movie: Rushmore

Awards: A handful of MVPs, lots of afterparty wins

Get Pumped-Up Song: “Deceptacon” by Le Tigre, “I Want to Break Free” by Queen, and “The Middle” by Jimmy Eat World