Diane Jamai
Strategic Planning and Technology

Diane manages the Division of Enterprise Change Management within the Technology and Innovation department for the City of Tampa. The Division Goal is to be a recognized leader in Enterprise Change Management with a Continuous Improvement Program providing a framework of support, guidance, education and methods to:

• Align services with the City's  mission, vision and values
• Develop and implement department  strategic plans
• Improve citywide processes for  efficiency, effectiveness and added value
• Establish a continuous  improvement cycle through performance measure and  management
• Engage in project/portfolio  management best practices
• Enhance customer service tools  and protocols

Her prior experience includes more than 18 years experience in consulting, business management and leading teams in the retail, high technology manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, non-profit and public industry sectors. She owned and operated a retail business, worked internationally and has public relations and marketing experience. With more than eleven years of writing press releases and developing PR campaigns for local non-profit organizations and other small businesses, Diane has contributed to many successful marketing strategies. Her range of experience includes Speaking Engagements, Leadership Development, Organizational Change Strategies, Corporate Training, Career and Small Business Coaching, Enterprise Resource Planning, Software Implementation and Project Management, Process Improvements, Re-engineering and Public Relationship building.

Diane has been an active member of the Tampa Bay community for more than 25 years and and advocate for working women and families. She also began a not for profit organization in 2003, The Right Fit 4 U, that provides a supportive program for health and fitness, primarily through walking.  All of the proceeds are donated. The major recipient has been an AED (defibrillator) program sponsored by the American Heart Association. Five defibrillators have been fully funded and deployed in Hillsborough County.

She has won several awards including the 2007-2008 Italian American Women of Excellence Award in Government, 2006 South Tampa Chamber's Determination Award in Community Health Interest, Women of Distinction Award from the Girl Scouts of America, Woman of the Year Award from  Business and Professional Women/USA.

Diane is affiliated with several professional and personal organizations: International Association of Facilitators (IAF), International Society for Performance Improvement (ISPI) - Charter Member, Tampa Bay Coaches - Member, American Society of Training and Development (ASTD) - Member, Business and Professional Women/Carrollwood Foundation - Board member, American Heart Association (AHA) - Ambassador, Chamberlain High School Technical Advisory Committee - Board Member, FBLA mentor. She is also an active supporter of Powerstories and Girl Scouts of America.

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