Diana leads the development and implementation of communications strategies at Inatai and works in service of communities building narrative power to advance racial justice and equity in Washington. She supports the communications team in their efforts to amplify the expertise of community leaders and organizations throughout the state and to tell the story of the foundation as it grows and evolves.
Before Inatai, Diana was a director for the Community Center for Education Results, where she oversaw communications for the Road Map Project initiative in South King County. She collaborated with students and families, institutions, and government to advocate for racial equity in seven school districts. Starting her career as a journalist, Diana has more than 15 years of experience in nonprofit, policy, and research communications. Previous experiences include New York Public Radio, American Institutes for Research, and Asian Americans for Equality.
Diana continues to believe in the potential of journalism to drive change, serving as a board member of InvestigateWest, a nonprofit newsroom for Pacific Northwest communities to engage with social issues through investigative reporting. She is also a proud member of the Leadership Team for RadComms, a community of practice in service of movement workers building narrative power toward a world of liberation and freedom. Born and raised in Pennsylvania, Diana holds an MPA from New York University and a BA in journalism from Temple University and now calls South Seattle her home.