Mapping Your Future: Upskilling for Career Growth and Innovation with Esri Leaders

Mustafaa Bell

My name is Mustafaa Bell I am the youngest of five boys, I was born and raised in the Inland Empire. I attended Canyon Springs High school where I excelled academically and athletically, I earned a football scholarship in my senior year to Graceland University where I attended for a year before returning home to Moreno Valley. Upon my return I enrolled at Moreno Valley College where I earned my associates degrees before transferring to California State University San Bernardino. I would go on to graduate with my bachelor’s degree in communications from CSUSB as a first-generation graduate in May of 2023. After a long and difficult search, I found ESRI. I have been with the company for about a year and the time has flown by. By engaging with our customers, I have learned so much about the significance of the work we do here and the impact it has on the world around us. Each day I am excited to come in and learn something new, I look forward to the many opportunities to learn and grow within this company.

Danielle De Guzman

As an HR Business Partner with a solid foundation in leadership and relationship-building, I am committed to driving organizational success through people-first mindset and a solutions-oriented approach. My background includes a blend of experience in nonprofit leadership and business operations, enabling me to approach HR with a unique perspective to address challenges and deliver impactful solutions.

With a passion for helping individuals and teams reach their full potential, I bring a deep commitment to creating environments that inspire growth, learning, and inclusion. Whether influencing HR strategies, managing talent, or resolving conflicts, I aim to enhance employee engagement and foster organizational alignment. Known for my ability to navigate complex challenges, I thrive in environments where collaboration and adaptability are essential.

Outside of work, I am committed to personal growth, embracing a healthy lifestyle, and enjoying the simple pleasures of coffee and tea.

Justice Batiste

Justice Batiste is a Solution Engineer with Esri’s California Regional Office supporting business development with state government agencies between California and Nevada. In his current position, he crafts and proposes solutions that help his customers address their critical challenges, specializing in public safety applications of ArcGIS. Prior to joining Esri, Justice served for over ten years as an Operations Specialist in the U.S. Coast Guard, where he coordinated maritime operations throughout the Western Hemisphere. During his service, he spearheaded various initiatives to improve the Coast Guard’s Command and Control capabilities using ArcGIS. For his contributions, he was recognized with the Copernicus Award from the U.S. Naval Institute for sustained contributions to the C5IT community. Justice is currently pursuing a master’s degree in Geographic Information Science and Technology at the University of Southern California and expects to graduate in 2025. He holds a B.S. in Geography from Arizona State University. A Sacramento, CA native, Justice enjoys spending his free time with his wife and high school sweetheart, engaging in outdoor activities like fishing, hiking, and camping. He also loves finding creative ways to tire out his two energetic Australian Shepherds. And when he’s not outdoors, you can find him constantly expanding his music tastes, though his wife might argue that his playlist could use a little more consistency!