Diane Abruzzini Riggs

Diane Abruzzini Riggs has a diverse work experience spanning various roles and industries. Diane is currently the Chief Operating Officer at Rigorous, a company that specializes in designing and installing robots for manufacturing and agricultural businesses. Prior to that, they worked as a Core Advisor and Workshop Instructor at the Center for Women & Enterprise. Diane also served as the Managing Director at Mind Frame. In their previous role, they were the Director of Marketing at VENTURE.co, where they were responsible for marketing and communication. Diane has also worked as a Social Venture Business Advisor at Gold Beet Ventures and as the Owner/Founder of Mtn Seasons Woodfired. Their early career includes intermittent roles in sustainable farming, and they owned and designed Dig the Garden State.

Diane Abruzzini Riggs holds a BA degree in Anthropology from Skidmore College, which they completed in 2009. In 2016-2017, they pursued a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) in Sustainable Entrepreneurship at the University of Vermont. Additionally, they have obtained certifications in Learning SOLIDWORKS from LinkedIn and Securities Industry Essentials from FINRA (Financial Industry Regulatory Authority). The specific months and year of obtaining the certifications are not provided.