Gemma Beristain

Gemma Beristain is an accomplished security professional with extensive experience in management roles across various organizations. Currently serving as a District Account Manager at Securitas Security Services USA, Inc. since July 2024, Gemma previously held positions such as Director of Operations at Allied Universal and Regional Manager for Southern California at DSI Security Services. Other notable roles include Client Services Manager at GardaWorld, Client Manager at Allied Universal, and Branch Manager at U.S. Security Associates, Inc. Gemma's early career includes being a Division Manager at Universal Services of America and a Client Relations Manager at Staff Pro, alongside a notable tenure as Senior Manager at Picore Beristain Initiative, Inc., a woman-owned security firm. Prior to these positions, Gemma was the Director of Facilities and Security at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles. Gemma's educational background includes studies at California State University, Long Beach, UCLA, and the Los Angeles Police Academy, where Gemma was the only civilian graduate of the Sergeant School.