Gabriela Dow

Public Affairs expert specializing in community relations and infrastructure innovation.

Gabriela Dow is an accomplished communications strategist and startup expert with extensive experience in eGovernment and Smart Cities. She has worked with Fortune 500 global corporations, national firms, tech startups, and government agencies. Gabriela has a track record of building nascent businesses into industry leaders and is a pioneer in the eGovernment field.

Gabriela’s media experience began in print journalism and spans two CNN bureaus, KCBS News Desk, a digital news startup in Europe, and frequent contributions to national and regional news outlets. Gabriela is highly regarded for her strategic planning and implementation, public affairs and community relations, business development, media relations, and marketing for technology innovators and public agencies.

She is a current board member of the Valley Elementary Educational Foundation, partner with Plug and Play San Diego, director of strategic initiatives for StartupCircle, and has previously judged the San Diego Apps Challenge. Gabriela has held leadership positions in various organizations, including Founding Member and Vice President at GovPartner, Account Executive at Katz & Associates, and Federal Affairs Officer at PRFAA.

Gabriela earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from the University of California, Los Angeles, and studied journalism and communications at Universidad Complutense de Madrid through UCLA Study Abroad. Her educational and professional achievements have made her a sought-after speaker and mentor. Her website, gabrieladow.com, showcases her full bio and highlights her specialties in Strategic Planning & Implementation, Public Affairs & Community Relations, Business Development, Media Relations, and Marketing.

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)