Gabby Windey is a television personality who found fame due to her involvement with the highly popular Bachelor franchise. She first appeared in the 26th season of The Bachelor before leading The Bachelorette’s 19th season alongside Rachel Recchia. But even before her television journey, Gabby was already a popular name among the Denver Broncos fans.
Well, thanks to her appearance in The Bachelorette Gabby has now gained attention from people around the US. They want to know more about her life before fame as well as some of her personal details. If you are one of them, do stick till the end of this biography.
What Is Gabby Windey’s Relationship With Her Family Members Like?
The Bachelor star was born Gabriela Maria Windey in O’Fallon, Illinois, on January 2, 1991. She grew up alongside her sister Jazz Windey in Illinois and is of Mexican and Apache ancestry. Gabby Windey’s parents are Rosemary Hewitt and Patrick Winder but like the folks of other Bachelor contestants, they were not really involved in the show.
Moreover, Gabby opened up about her relationship with her mother, Rosemary is strained. She stated that as a child she felt that her mom withheld love from her which later affected their relationship. And due to their difficult relationship, Windey thought that having Rosemary at the hometown visit on The Bachelor was unnecessary.
On the other hand, Gabby shares a close bond with her father, Patrick, and admitted that he is her favorite man. She frequently shares pictures and loving messages for her dad on her social media. However, Patrick was also not present during the hometown visit. This was because he had been taking care of his partner who had COVID. However, the loving father did make an appearance in the series and showed his love for his daughter.
Along with her loving and supportive father, Gabby is also surrounded by family members who love her to the fullest. She is very close with her grandfather, who along with her uncle Rich, aunt Julie, and her cousins appeared on The Bachelor. It is evident by the way she talks about them Windey is very close with her extended family.
Where Did Gabby Windey Completed Her Studies?
Talking about her educational background, Gabby was enrolled at O’Fallon Township High School. She was the sports editor in the school paper and even won the 2008 Miss O’Fallon.
After her high school graduation, Windey attended the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS). She graduated in 2013 with a medical degree and then pursued a career as an ICU nurse in Denver, Colorado.
When Did Gabby Windey Start Her Professional Journey?
As aforementioned, Gabby Windey graduated from UCCS in 2013 with a medical degree. She was reportedly 22 when she started her career as an ICU nurse in Denver. She continued with her career in the medical field working hard to care for her patients.
But besides her profession as a nurse, Windey also spent her time as a cheerleader. She was a member of the NFL team, Denver Broncos cheerleading team for five years. Her time as a cheerleader helped fulfill her dream to become a dancer and she also continued her work as an ICU nurse at the same time.
Moreover, Gabby Windey made history in the NFL after receiving the Pop Warner Humanitarian Award in 2021. She was awarded the honor due to her work in the ICU of the UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. She is the first cheerleader and the first woman to receive the award.
It is evident that Gabby Windey had found much success in her professional journey. We hope she continues to find even more success in the coming days.
Is Gabby Windey In A Relationship?
As stated above, Gabby Windey came into the limelight thanks to her appearance in the 26th season of The Bachelor. She was vying to secure the heart of medical sales representative, Clayton Echard. While she did not win the season, Gabby was announced as one of the bachelorettes for the 19th season of The Bachelorette. She and Rachel Recchia were on the show to find their perfect partner.
Well, the hard-working nurse did find her other half on the show and got engaged on 13th May 2022. Gabby Windey’s fiance is Erich Schwer and the pair have been enjoying their time together. Moreover, Erich has been by Windey’s side while she competes in the 31st season of Dancing with the Stars.
Well, the television personality is now in a happy relationship with Erich but she had previously been in a relationship with a former Bachelor contestant. She dated the Bachelor in Paradise and The Bachelorette contestant, Dean Unglert when the duo was in college. But it is evident that both of them have moved on with their lives.
We hope Gabby Windey finds even more happiness and success in the coming days.