Dianna Blakley came to Corporate Programs at the University of Alaska in March 2002, as Data Research Technician, working with Alyeska Pipeline Service Company's Training and Development department. She takes pleasure in her work, being able to assist Alyeska's 3000+ employees and contractors with their training and development. A native Alaskan, Dianna previously worked 20 years in retail until 2001. After a layoff, Dianna decided to change careers, returning to college to study computers and Office Management. Dianna earned a MS Office Specialist Certificate from Charter College. She is currently working on a degree in Business at UAA.