Diana Aponte, AIA, NCARB

Energizer
DISC Type : I

Studio Design Lead at AECOM

Miami, Florida, United States

Overview

Diana is the Studio Design Lead at AECOMs Tampa office, specializing in large-scale designs for notable clients like MSC Cruises, Inter Miami CF, and NASA. An award-winning graduate of Florida International Universitys Master of Architecture program, she was recently appointed to the FIU Department of Architecture Industry Board, underscoring her commitment to mentorship and studio growth.

Her passion for curiosity extends beyond architecture into personal interests that include marine biology, ecology, space, cooking, and baking. She thrives on interwoven research and analysis, seeking out complex challenges that combine her creative and intellectual passions. This interdisciplinary approach is a core part of her identity.

She once collaborated with a marine biologist to design a beachside pavilion inspired by the reproductive biology of a coral species.

Personality Overview

Enthusiastic

Relationship Oriented

Full Of Energy

They excel at seeing the bigger picture, and the long-term impact of their decisions.  They are people oriented, friendly and like creating new connections. They are naturally enthusiastic, so take their promise with a pinch of salt.

Topics They Care About

Large-Scale Public Venues
Her portfolio includes designing the world's largest cruise terminal for MSC Cruises and Miami's first major league soccer stadium for Inter Miami CF.
Architectural Mentorship
She developed a formal mentorship program at AECOM, previously taught at FIU, and now serves on the university's Architecture Industry Board to guide students.
Research-Driven Design
She is passionate about complex projects where design is interwoven with deep research, as stated in her professional philosophy and demonstrated in her work.

Media Appearances

Diana has no verified media appearances

Work History

3-2024
Studio Design Lead at AECOM
6-2018 - 3-2024
Associate Architect at Arquitectonica
1-2018 - 5-2018
Design Studio Teacher at Florida International University

Education

Master of Architecture - MArch from Florida International University

More Information

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Exp : 7 Location : Miami, Florida, United States Job Level : Middle Designation : Studio Design Lead at AECOM

Interested in

Sports

Soccer, Inter Miami CF

Health & Outdoor

Research, Analysis, Discover

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Insights For Selling To Diana

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Be friendly and entertaining in your conversation
  • Do some small talk, ask them how things are going on their side
  • Share some stories about how you you have helped people in similar positions succeed

DONT's

  • Avoid cutting into their flow
  • Don’t be excessively objective, be a storyteller
  • Don’t be too formal, focus on building comfort and trust

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Diana is

  • Relationship and trust can be vital with them, sometimes more than anything else.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Diana

  • They are unlikely to say no directly, you have to make that decision yourself.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Diana move?

  • They are not the fastest decision makers, their friendly approach can give false positive signals.
  • Can Diana take some risk or not?

  • They can take certain risks that are unlikely to have personal consequences.

You And Diana

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