Dias begins her first season with the Providence College volleyball program as a graduate assistant. She joined the Friars having graduated from Colorado Mesa University in 2017 with a Bachelors of Business Administration degree in human resource management.
Originally from Recife, Brazil, Dias moved to the United States to play collegiate volleyball for Arizona Western College from 2013-2015 where she earned her Associates of Arts in General Studies. Dias was named the Region I Most Valuable Player in 2014 by the NJCAA Division One during her time with the Matadors. She concluded her collegiate career at Colorado Mesa University. While at Colorado Mesa University, Dias worked as an orientation leader welcoming and assisting students. She also was the head coach for the Mesa Juniors Volleyball Company. Dias will be completing a Master’s Degree in higher education while serving on Royer-Johnson’s staff.
"We are so excited to have Gabi aboard. She comes from a great volleyball background and will help us in many facets. She will work with our primary passers and outside hitters in addition to managing our social media among many other things. She is a go-getter who will not only be a great role model for our team but also a huge help to our staff.” – Coach Royer-Johnson