Diana Apalategui
About Diana Apalategui
Diana Apalategui serves as the Federal Program Management Director at Gensler, where she has worked since 2014. She holds a Master's degree in Real Estate Finance from Georgetown University and has extensive experience in marketing and strategic consulting within the architecture and design sectors.
Current Role at Gensler
Diana Apalategui holds the position of Federal Program Management Director at Gensler, a role she has occupied since 2020. In this capacity, she works in Gensler's Washington, DC office and collaborates with government clients. She also serves as a Senior Consulting Strategist, a position she has held since 2014. Apalategui acts as a resource for account leaders and design managers across more than 30 Gensler offices, focusing on enhancing public sector performance through innovative planning and design solutions.
Education and Expertise
Diana Apalategui earned a Master's degree in Real Estate Finance from Georgetown University, where she studied from 2020 to 2022. Prior to this, she obtained a Bachelor's degree in Public Communication from American University. Her educational background supports her expertise in federal program management and marketing within the architecture and design sectors.
Previous Experience at Gensler
Before her current roles, Diana Apalategui worked at Gensler as a Government Marketing Manager from 2007 to 2014. During her seven years in this position, she focused on marketing strategies tailored to government clients in Washington, DC. Her experience at Gensler has contributed to her understanding of the intersection between design and government needs.
Career at Allan Greenberg Architect LLC
Diana Apalategui served as the Marketing Manager at Allan Greenberg Architect LLC from 2001 to 2007. In this role, she was responsible for developing marketing strategies and managing client relationships in the Washington, DC area. This position helped her build a foundation in marketing within the architectural field.
Professional Philosophy
Diana Apalategui believes in the transformative power of innovative planning and design solutions. She emphasizes the importance of these solutions in improving lives and reducing government expenses. Her passion lies in adapting private sector best practices to enhance public sector performance, reflecting her commitment to effective and efficient government operations.