Gloria held a prestigious position at the American Film Institute for six consecutive years, instructing students in the esteemed Masters' Program. Her curriculum encompassed a range of topics, including directing, writing, and producing, and her notable alumni include Patty Jenkins, who went on to helm the critically acclaimed films "Monster" in 2003, "Saved!" in 2004, and "Weeds" in 2005.
In 2007, Gloria founded the renowned Actors Academy Milano in Milan, Italy, where she mentored a diverse array of students, including Italian actors and actresses, as well as international models - both male and female - in comprehensive acting programs. The Academy's president, Edoardo Costa, is a former student of Gloria's at the BHP and has since gained recognition for his roles alongside Bruce Willis in the 2007 film "Live Free or Die Hard".
Furthermore, Gloria is the visionary founder of the Rebel Planet Short Film Festival of Hollywood, a prestigious event that has just concluded its highly successful second year festival in North Hollywood, California in April 2007.
