Originally from Mexico and raised in Texas, Diana brings a rich cultural background to her work, enhanced by her experiences living in Taiwan, Japan, and Sweden. Diana has worn many hats in her work as both an educator and administrator and has served as a substitute teacher for the Austin Independent School District, a college readiness advocate and teacher with Austin Partners in Education, and at her alma mater, the University of Texas at Austin, as a senior academic advisor.
Diana’s work is driven by a desire to empower youth through equitable and inclusive education and create community across borders and boundaries.
Diana is completing a Master’s in Applied Cultural Analysis at Lund University, Sweden, where she is researching access to higher education and educational institutions as critical hubs for establishing community in the current day. She also continues to mentor high school students through choosing and applying to college programs according to their goals and needs.
In her free time, Diana enjoys meeting neighborhood cats, drawing and painting, studying languages, and playing video games.