Adrian Pantoja, San Diego, California, US Marine Corps
ACP’s mentorship program brought me and Adrian together, two Marines, different eras, same mindset. She was right in the thick of a job search. From day one, she wasn’t just looking for any job, she was aiming for the right career, one that matched her leadership style and long-term goals. We tackled that search together, refining strategies and weighing options to make sure every step lined up with her vision. After much back and forth, she accepted an exciting role with a legal firm.
She’s already driving digital transformation by embracing data analytics and business intelligence, building dashboards that turn raw data into real insight. Her work helps teams make smarter decisions, because she’s thinking about the people behind the screens, tailoring what she builds for executives, customer support, and everyone in between. Through every challenge, the moves, the long ops, the firefights, Adrian stays locked on. Focused. Reliable. Mission-ready. That Marine mindset runs deep.
Her problem solving really stands out. Whether she’s managing vendors, advocating for better tools, or pitching bold ideas, she brings calm confidence and sharp reasoning to every conversation. She’s not just driving transformation at work, she’s transforming herself. It’s been a real privilege to watch.
Mentor: Wally Beddoe, Mahwah, NJ, Volvo Cars USA
