Meet Jennifer De Ranieri
Owner and manager of Galveston Island Market, baker at Muffin Tops Catering, and a proud BOI — Born On the Island.
At a glance
- Role
- Owner & manager, Galveston Island Market (since March 2024)
- Also
- Founder, Muffin Tops Catering (2018)
- Study
- MS Digital Marketing, Full Sail University — 4.0 GPA, Valedictorian
An advocate for small business, first and last
Jennifer De Ranieri is a dedicated advocate for small businesses with a diverse background in art, digital marketing, and entrepreneurship. A proud BOI (Born on the Island), Jennifer's academic journey began with an Associate of Applied Science in General Studies from Galveston College, followed by a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio Art with a minor in Art History from the University of Houston-Clear Lake. Her passion for digital innovation led her to Full Sail University, where she earned a Master of Science in Digital Marketing, graduating with a perfect 4.0 GPA and receiving prestigious accolades including Valedictorian, two Course Director Awards, and Student of the Year.
In 2018, she channeled her entrepreneurial spirit into creating Muffin Tops Catering, a cottage food bakery celebrated for her family recipes and sculpted cakes that blend tradition with contemporary design. Her commitment to local business extended further when she inherited Galveston Island Market in March 2024, continuing her mission to support and enhance the local community.
Jennifer is also committed to helping small businesses thrive beyond market day, combining her artistic sensibility with digital marketing expertise to help them grow and reach their full potential — which is where the vendor perk below comes in.
Marketing help, at a vendor rate
Selling at the market is one thing. Getting found the rest of the month is another — and it's where most small businesses run out of road.
Every vendor signed up with Galveston Island Market gets a discounted rate on monthly marketing services through GSD Ninjas. Websites, social, email, the systems that keep customers coming back — the same work we do for other island businesses, at a rate set aside for our vendors.
There's no commitment to hearing about it. Send a message and we'll walk you through what's included and what it costs.