Gabriela Dow

Public Affairs expert specializing in community relations and infrastructure innovation.

Gabriela Dow is the Director of Public Affairs and Community Relations at Ardurra, a position she has held since August 2022. Based in San Diego, California, she leads a team focused on public affairs and community relations, leveraging her extensive background in media and communications to enhance awareness and manage stakeholder relations for various projects.1 3

Dow has a rich professional history that includes significant experience in public affairs, community relations, and strategic communications. She has worked with Fortune 500 companies, tech startups, and government agencies, specializing in eGovernment and Smart Cities initiatives. Her expertise includes strategic planning, media relations, and business development.1 2

Before joining Ardurra, Dow held various roles, including Director at NV5, where she established a new community relations division, and as a partner at Plug and Play San Diego, which supports entrepreneurial ventures.1 2 Her career began in journalism, with positions at CNN and CBS, and she has also served in public affairs roles for government entities.2

Gabriela Dow is recognized for her contributions to the field, including being named one of the "People to Watch" by the San Diego Union Tribune in 2014.2 She is also actively involved in community service, holding board positions in educational foundations and other organizations.1

Highlights

Jul 16 · youtube.com

Director Public Affairs and Community Relations (Spanish) - YouTube

Experience

Director at Ardurra (August 2022 - Present)

Partner at Plug and Play Tech Center (February 2013 - Present), Owner at Mora Dow Consulting (October 2011 - Present), Director at NV5 (November 2014 - July 2022), Vice President of Strategic Initiatives at StartupCircle (April 2011 - January 2016), Founding Member and Vice President at GovPartner (June 2000 - September 2011)

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Communications from University of California, Los Angeles (1992 - 1996), UCLA Study Abroad at Universidad Complutense de Madrid (1995)