Diana Eidenshink
President ACE Mentor Program of America
Diana Eidenshink is President of the ACE Mentor Program of America, where she leads a national network dedicated to inspiring the next generation of architecture, engineering, and construction professionals. With more than two decades of experience at ACE, Diana has played a pivotal role in expanding the program’s reach across the U.S., connecting thousands of high school students with industry mentors and career pathways. Prior to joining ACE, she held senior sales leadership roles in the healthcare sector. A passionate advocate for workforce development and mentorship, Diana is committed to building a more diverse, future-ready talent pipeline for the construction industry.
Seminars
- Challenging outdated perceptions of construction careers by engaging more than 15,000 students annually through hands-on mentoring, project-based learning, and direct exposure to careers across trades, engineering, architecture, and construction management
- Connecting students directly with industry professionals, employers, internships, externships, and education pathways, creating a scalable talent pipeline that converts early awareness into long-term workforce participation
- Strengthening workforce diversity and future talent availability by engaging a student population that is 70% students of color and 40% women, helping employers build relationships with future hires years before recruitment begins
Join both speakers for an interactive audience-led Q&A designed to unpack the strategies, challenges, and lessons behind their approaches to Gen Z engagement, career awareness, mentoring, and early workforce pathways. Ask your questions, compare perspectives, and gain deeper insight into what it takes to successfully drive change in this area.
