Diana Almendarez (Colgrove)

Diana (Colgrove) Almendarez has a diverse and extensive work history. Diana currently works as a Product Marketing Manager at Accela since October 2021. Prior to their current role, they held various positions at Esri from 2012 to 2021. These roles include Product Marketing Manager, Operational Intelligence; Product Marketing Specialist; Competitive Intelligence Analyst, Product Management; Marketing Coordinator, Competitive Intelligence; and Marketing Analytics Intern. Before joining Esri, Diana worked as a Graduate Teaching Assistant at The University of California, Riverside from 2011 to 2012, where they assisted undergraduate students and conducted office hours. Diana was also an Engineering Lab Temp at OrthAlign, Inc. during 2011, conducting testing for a medical device. In addition, Diana worked as a Marketing Campaign Intern at Perris Auto Speedway in 2011, developing promotional campaigns and conducting marketing research. Diana started their career at Tilly's in 2007 as a Co-Manager, responsible for managing the sales team and overseeing daily operations. Diana then worked as an Assistant Manager at Pacific Sunwear from 2006 to 2007, where they partnered with the Store Manager and developed brand awareness. Overall, Diana has a strong background in marketing, product management, and leadership roles across various industries.

Diana (Colgrove) Almendarez completed their education with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration, with a major in Marketing, from the University of California, Riverside. Diana attended the university from 2006 to 2010. Following their undergraduate studies, they pursued a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree at the University of California, Riverside's A. Gary Anderson Graduate School of Management. Diana completed their MBA program from 2010 to 2012, specializing in Business Administration and Management, with a focus on Marketing.

In addition to their formal education, Diana also obtained several certifications. In 2014, they obtained certifications in "Abilities in the Geospatial Field," "Business Fundamentals of Geography/Geospatial Environments," and "Geographic/Geospatial Tools and Technology" from Elmhurst College. In 2019, they obtained a certification in "Pragmatic Management" from the Pragmatic Institute.