Diego Espinoza

• Oversaw contracts issued by multiple federal agencies including Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency, United States Coast Guard, United States Marshal’s Service, and Health and Human Services. • Program Manager of federal contracts exceeding $100M/year in sales. • Principal contact between federal contracting office, program office and government representatives. • Responsible for soliciting, evaluating, negotiating and awarding subcontractor contracts. • Supervised and motivated a team of five employees managing federal contracts. • Exceeded department and company gross profit goals for eight consecutive years. • Maintained greater than 98% dispatch reliability rating for eight consecutive years by actively managing and being constantly available. • Oversaw and coordinated over 3,500 flights transporting over half a million people per year, while complying with complex security and diplomatic requirements.

• Managed a budget of more than $4 million, led 15 direct employees and more than 100 volunteers. • Supervised all aspects of a United States Senate campaign, gubernatorial campaign and US Congressional race; including fundraising, political strategy, community outreach, volunteer recruitment and communications. • Sourced and selected the highest quality subcontractors utilized for polling, market and opposition research, all forms of media, advertising (television, print, mail, radio and digital/social media) and messaging. • Skilled event planner and logistics coordinator for local and national events. • Expert in political organizing with a proven ability to build and maintain long-term relationships with elected officials and key stakeholders. • Expert in voter outreach and a skilled presenter at voter education events. • Developed partnerships resulting in community enhancement and new collaborations.

• Oversaw contracts issued by multiple federal agencies including Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency, United States Coast Guard, United States Marshal’s Service, and Health and Human Services. • Maintained and built positive relationships with sub-contractors, vendors, and clients by performing monthly and quarterly site visits. • Cut costs and improved services by meeting with and sourcing potential vendors and negotiating services. • Business development through establishing strong and trusted relationships. • Used critical thinking and leadership skills to mitigate and remedy unexpected and uncontrollable issues due to staffing shortages, mechanical failures, adverse weather and regulatory challenges. • Ensured every element of the work including staffing, scheduling, fuel, ground handling, travel and accommodations were executed to standard and below or on budget. • Worked with multiple foreign, national and local governments obtaining and executing required permitting. • Managed budget led source selection and contract negotiations with government agencies, subcontractors and vendors.

• Cultivated and maintained strong relationships with local government officials, staff members, key stakeholders, and constituents to help further the Congresswoman’s goals and initiatives and improve the quality of life for people by connecting them to innovative resources and programs. • Increased the Congresswoman’s visibility as her personal representative at local community and civic meetings. • Organized statewide events, overseeing the scheduling, booking, and advertising. • Prepared and provided legislative updates at City Council meetings, County Commission meetings, and civic engagement events. • Worked with local organizations to identify areas of need and would help identify sources of federal aid. • Hosted mobile office hours in rural areas of the legislative district and was the first point of contact for constituent services. • Researched and analyzed policy issues and the possible effects on local communities.

• Appointed by New Mexico’s Governor as the first Hispanic student on the University’s Board of Regents • Responsible for overseeing management of the University including selection and appointment of the President. • Created collaborative, cross-disciplinary relationships to help Hispanic and minority students engage with the University community leading to groundbreaking success and lasting mentorships. • Responsible for adoption and rejection of budgetary changes, policies, rules, and regulations. • Represented the university at state and local events. • Developed and maintained relationships with internal and external stakeholders. • Developed and maintained collaborative relationships with local, state, and federal government officials to promote the needs of the university. • Led minority student recruitment initiates to help secure federal funding. • Founded and hosted the National Latino Leadership Summit for four consecutive years, with over 400 attendees each year helping first generation Hispanic students attend college. • Attended and worked with the student body leadership to ensure their concerns were addressed at board meetings. • Actively involved with the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities. • Approved and lobbied for state legislative priorities.